Dog Tricks and Agility For Dummies

Dog Tricks and Agility For Dummies
Author: Sarah Hodgson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0470647353

The fun and easy way to teach a dog new tricks Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies (previously titled Dog Tricks For Dummies) makes trick and agility training fun for both you and your dog. You will learn to teach simple tricks, like tail wagging or barking on command to more complex tricks like fetching keys, your dog's dinner bowl, or the laundry. This hands-on guide provides the lowdown on the coolest dog tricks and offers expanded coverage on infusing the thrill of agility (whether for fun or competition) into your dog's life. Push a cart or stroller, run an agility course, play Frisbee and fly ball, and put the toys away Navigate all types of agility obstacles big and small, narrow and wide Prepare your dog for canine good citizen certification Determine if your dog can get involved in pet therapy and what's involved (i.e. nursing homes, children's centers, prisons, etc.) Make your own agility obstacles at home and set up a course Officially enter agility trials

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution
Author: Zak George
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1607748924

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Knack Dog Tricks

Knack Dog Tricks
Author: Carina MacDonald
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0762757558

Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks as well as advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks—and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the newspaper, and cornering the cat.

101 Dog Tricks

101 Dog Tricks
Author: Kyra Sundance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2007-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1592533256

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps.

Tricks in the City

Tricks in the City
Author: Sassafras Lowrey
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1642500402

“A way to bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals . . . The trust and cooperative spirit developed through this process will last a lifetime.” —Kyra Sundance, New York Times-bestselling author Go beyond basic dog training and discover your puppy’s hidden talents. Tricks in the City provides step-by-step training instructions to help you teach your dog tricks, from basic to advanced. Sassafras Lowrey is a celebrated author and Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). She has trained and competed in sports from dog agility and rally obedience to canine parkour and tricks. Her writings include viral content on Dogster.com and articles in The Bark magazine, Dogster Magazine, and Whole Dog Journal. Ever wish your dog could be like the dogs you see on TV? Now your dog can! From skateboarding and playing basketball or piano to finding hidden objects, you can have fun with your dog and transform your relationship. Tricks in the City specifically focuses on tricks that can be done safely in small spaces, city streets, and parks. Dog tricks are a great way to bond with your dog, build your dog’s physical and mental strength, and impress your friends and family. You’ll learn: How to build better relationships with your dog through trick training How to teach puppies and old dogs new tricks The positive physical, mental, and emotional health impacts of trick training for dogs “With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, this book gives both you and your pup something new and fun to do!” —American Kennel Club “An anthem for dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities. Trick training is about relationship building and confidence-boosting, not only for our dogs, but for us as well!” —Pet Connection

Flatwork

Flatwork
Author: Barb Levenson
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1617812390

Flatwork: Foundation for Agility isn’t about the obstacles; it’s about what happens between the obstacles. Your dog spends more time between the obstacles running with you on the flat than he does performing the obstacles. It’s on the flat, after all, that you set up your dog’s approach to the next obstacle. It’s on the flat where you as handler do most of your job guiding the dog. Performing flatwork successfully requires excellent communication between dog and handler. Flatwork: Foundation for Agility is also about developing a communication system with your dog as you teach him each agility maneuver without the distraction of obstacles. As you follow this training program, you will develop a set of cues and movements that indi¬cate specific behaviors to the dog, and you will become aware of exactly what your body is really “saying” to your dog. Flatwork is your agility foundation, teaching you how to handle and how to make all your body language clear, consistent, coherent, and timely while also teaching your dog how to take direction and stay with you on course.

Dog Tricks Even You Can Teach Your Pet

Dog Tricks Even You Can Teach Your Pet
Author: Carina MacDonald
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1493070835

Toys, treats, and techniques are the focus of this book on dog care, which teaches readers more than a hundred dog tricks designed to delight and exercise dogs and their owners. Whether one has a difficult dog or a charm-school puppy, part of the fun is how much a pup wants to play. With Dog Tricks in hand, anyone can teach a dog a new set of tricks. Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks such as “shake hands” and “roll over.” And it covers advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks—and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the newspaper, and cornering the cat.

The Best Dog Tricks on the Planet

The Best Dog Tricks on the Planet
Author: Babette Haggerty
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1624140041

The author has trained Jack Nicklaus' Golden Retriever to bark the number of his major tournament wins on command, and Jimmy Buffett's Maltese to dance on cue to "Margaritaville". In this book, she offers up more than 100 of her best dog tricks, many of them featured by her famous father, Captain Haggerty, on David Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks.

The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever

The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever
Author: Larry Kay
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 760
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1523505079

Show off your dog! And let your dog show off, too! Using the secrets of professional dog trainers, this fully illustrated guide with hundreds of step-by-step photos show how to teach your pet 118 tricks and stunts. Organized from beginner level to pro, these tricks run the gamut from the kinds of things any well-behaved dog should know—fetch, paw shake, roll over—to stunts that will delight your friends and family, from dance routines to flying disc acrobatics. You’ll even learn the tricks behind filmmaking with dogs to create your own movie magic and performance showstoppers. And there are benefits far beyond the wow factor. Teaching your dog tricks will not only reveal more of your dog’s real personality, including hidden talents, it will also improve your pet’s behavior, reinforce socialization, prevent boredom and restlessness, and instill your pet with greater confidence. And dramatically enrich the relationship the two of you already share.

Agility Right from the Start

Agility Right from the Start
Author: Eva Bertilsson
Publisher: Sunshine Books (MA)
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2010
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781890948412

Agility Right From The Start is the first training resource you should have and t he last one you'll need.