The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training [Paperback]

Did you ever stop to think that there's only one thing getting in the way of training your dog?
You!
From the bestselling authors ofI Just Got a Puppy. What Do I Do?; Good Dog, Bad Dog;andWhen Good Dogs Do Bad Thingscomes this invaluable resource guide to shaping up your lovable canine companion. With their trademark praise, affection, humor, and easy-to-follow style, Siegal and Margolis will teach you how to:
* Housebreak your dog for good!
* Test your dog for temperament type
* Create an everlasting emotional attachment with your dog
* Evaluate, choose, and find the best training equipment
* Master all the basic commands, such assit, stay, heel, down,andcome
* Troubleshoot some of the most common behavior problems
So join the many happy dogs and their owners who have gotten a new leash on life with the help of television's favorite trainer. Your pet will love you for it!Mordecai Siegalhas written more than thirty books about dogs, cats, and horses, and editedThe Cornell Book of Cats,the most highly respected reference guide on feline medicine for pet owners. He has appeared on many TV shows, includingGood Morning America.He has written hundreds of articles and columns for magazines, such asHouse Beautiful, Harper's Bazaar, Reader's Digest,andGood Housekeeping.He writes a monthly pet column on www.goodnewsforpets.com. He lives in New York City.Introduction

Curling up with an enjoyable companion book has many of the same benefits as curling up with an enjoyable companion animal. The difference between the two is merely a tail. It has been proved that petting a friendly dog can reduce tension and lower pulse rate. The same can be said of a user-friendly book, and in particular, a companion book to a popular television show.The Ultimate Guide to Dog Trainingwas written to complement and amplify the fun and highly useful dog training information found ilS¡