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
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1523501618

A step-by-step guide to more than 100 dog tricks, specially designed for effective training, for pure fun, and even for turning your dog into a YouTube star, from the coauthor of the tremendously successful and much-praised Training the Best Dog Ever and the genius behind "The Stunt Dog Show," which performs more than 1,000 shows a year.

The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book

The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book
Author: Gerilyn J Bielakiewicz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1605500224

Describes basic methods of training a dog, covering such topics as using a clicker, housebreaking, and controlling unwanted behavior, and includes instructions on how to train a dog to do tricks.

Right on Target

Right on Target
Author: Mandy Book
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2006
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1929242328

"Target training" rewards your dog for touching your hand, a target stick or just about any object you choose to help shape the behavior you want. A fun and useful skill for the family dog or dog sport competitor.

The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook, Revised and Expanded

The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook, Revised and Expanded
Author: Kyra Sundance
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-03-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0760393680

With this workbook from the author of the internationally best-selling 101 Dog Tricks, learn the core concepts of dog training, and apply those concepts in training 30 different tricks. As you work from level to level in this revised and expanded edition of The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook, you will master the key elements of dog training—timing, technique, motivation, and building on known behaviors—as you achieve a stronger bond with your dog. Choose from a wide range of tricks, from basic (Sit, Shake Hands, Paws Up) to advanced (Newspaper Delivery, Tidy Up Your Toys, Get a Soda from the Fridge). This complete curriculum features: Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions for every trick Video tutorials accessible via web links Quick tips and encouragement sidebars Review quizzes and prompts to re-evaluate your knowledge, your dog’s progress, and your relationship A tracking chart for training sessions Through this user-friendly course, you will establish a conscious and consistent pattern of relating to your dog in a meaningful partnership based on trust, communication, and respect. Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.

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.

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
Author: Monks of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2001-05-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0759524386

For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.

The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook

The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook
Author: Kyra Sundance
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1616734728

This follow-up guide to the internationally best-selling 101 Dog Tricks invites you to focus on 30 foundational tricks and to track and gauge your progress in teaching them with 30 trick cards, a workbook, and online video tutorials. The program will enhance not only your dog's performance, but your overall relationship with your dog. With this workbook, learn the core concepts of dog training, and apply those concepts in training 30 different tricks. As you progress, you will find directions to pull certain trick cards that illustrate the step-by-step instructions for teaching that trick. The online videos supplement and enhance these instructions with video sequences of the tricks. As you work from level to level, you will master the key elements of dog training—timing, technique, motivation, and building on known behaviors—as you achieve a stronger bond with your dog. Each section concludes with review quizzes and prompts to re-evaluate your knowledge, your dog's progress, and your relationship. The numbered trick cards identify the difficulty level and the specific skill reinforced for each trick. The tricks are explained with step-by-step instructional text and photos, with space for notes and logging your progress, and range from basic (Sit, Shake Hands, Paws Up) to advanced (Newspaper Delivery, Tidy Up Your Toys, Get a Soda from the Fridge). With this complete curriculum in dog tricks, you will establish a conscious and consistent pattern of relating to your dog in a meaningful partnership based on trust, communication, and respect. Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.

Teamwork

Teamwork
Author:
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 0984055312

Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training!

Play Your Way to Good Manners

Play Your Way to Good Manners
Author: Kate Naito
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 162187186X

• A detailed guide on how to train dogs with cool tricks, exciting sports moves, and interactive games • Draws from techniques used in canine sports and applies them to a positive-reinforcement manners training program • Provides effective strategies for teaching dogs impulse control, obedience, polite leash walking, and good manners around kids and strangers • Written by prominent urban dog training professionals