Dog Training

  In This Chapter Taking a look at the history of dog shows Deciding whether you and your dog are cut out for competition Learning the lingo of showing Putting your best foot forward in the ring So you think that you have the best dog in the world? Your Bichon, Border Collie, Pug, or…

In This Chapter Defining housetraining Understanding why housetraining is important Discovering two ways to housetrain Dealing with the unexpected Clarifying the housetrainer’s role Housetraining older dogs Understanding how dogs really learn Becoming your dog’s best teacher Max, a 10-week-old Beagle, is delighting his new owner with his puppy antics but is dismaying her with his…

In This Chapter Showing your dog where to jump and how to race through tunnels Exploring chutes and mastering the table Getting your dog to nail the contacts every time Navigating the A-frame and dog walk In an introductory agility class, you find out how to direct your dog through a simple agility course, navigating…

In This Chapter Doing tricks that show happiness and affection Playing games together Teaching paw tricks Getting your dog to roll Teaching begging tricks Encouraging stretches Like people, every dog has different likes and dislikes, games they enjoy, and routines that they count on. When your training comes from a consistent, patient, and understanding place…