| Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs: Learn to Gain the Obedience and Trust of Your Dog by Understanding the Way It Thinks and Behaves Fully Revised, Edition Contributor(s): Tennant, Colin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764145487 ISBN-13: 9780764145483 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Dogs - Training - Pets | Reference |
| Dewey: 636.708 |
| LCCN: 2009940538 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.5" W x 10" (1.65 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs begins by reviewing the fundamentals of canine psychology--how dogs understand and communicate, and how many of their instincts differ from our own. The author then instructs readers on using vocal and hand signals to teach basic commands, such as "sit" and "stay." The largest part of this reader-friendly book focuses on humane methods for breaking bad canine habits through careful and consistent training. The problems and their solutions include-- BR> Also discussed are the best way to introduce a new dog into the family, how to deal with a dog's phobias, and how to prevent a dog from digging up the yard. The book features instructive sidebar features and color photos on every page. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tennant, Colin: - Colin Tennant began his career in canine obedience training at the Asoka Training School in Manchester, England, and later founded the London Dog Training Group. He has trained animals for TV shows and has appeared on the BBC and other television networks to offer pet-training advice. |
