In This Chapter Understanding the secret to teaching tricks Trying amusing and useful tricks Teaching your dog tricks that amaze and astound Every well-trained dog knows a trick or two that can impress friends and family alike. Tricks you can teach your dog can be simple or complex, depending on your dog’s drives and your…

This Chapter Explaining some of your dog’s curious behaviors Looking at a few behaviors you may wish they didn’t have Who knows why your dog does some of the things that he does? Or more important, who wants to know why your dog does some of the things that he does? Well, if you’re curious,…

In This Chapter Figuring out commands for your dog’s safety (and the safety of others) Mastering commands for your convenience (and the convenience of others) Remembering to never say no with your dog Your lifestyle dictates the commands most important for you and your dog, and you may not need all of them we include…

In This Chapter Sharing sporting activities Trying some activities for fun and games In addition to obedience competition, you and your dog can participate in numerous other competitions and events. Some are for specific breeds, such as herding trials, and others are for all dogs, such as agility. Many are conducted under the auspices of…