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 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…

In This Chapter Using a leash Teaching the basic skills: Sitting and staying Keeping your dog from bolting Encouraging good table manners Taking your dog for a walk the right way Ensuring that your dog comes when called One question almost every dog owner asks is, “How do I keep my dog from jumping up…