In This Chapter Discovering retrieving basics Retrieving with your help Retrieving on his own Retrieving with distractions Most of you aren’t too thrilled about having Buddy lug your possessions about. You’d prefer he limited his retrieving instincts to his own things. Many dogs like to retrieve, or at least chase, a variety of objects. For…
In This Chapter Doing the Stand for Examination exercise Transitioning to and accomplishing Heeling Off Leash Perfecting the Recall exercise Excelling at the group exercises Chapter Getting Ready to Compete introduces the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Novice class and its goal — the Companion Dog title. That chapter gives an overview of the six required exercises for…
In This Chapter Understanding what aggression is and what causes it Managing dogs high in prey drive, fight drive, and pack drive Dealing with a dog who’s aggressive about his food bowl Working with a fear-biter Knowing how to handle an attack by another dog Digging up the scoop about electric fences The term aggression means different…
In This Chapter Understanding some typical behavior problems Knowing your options for dealing with problems Managing noisy or destructive behavior Dealing with your dog’s separation anxiety Contending with soiling, dribbling, and carsickness Does your dog have what you think is a behavior problem? Does Buddy bark too much, but otherwise behave like a model dog?…
