Dog Training

In This Chapter Knowing your training options Choosing an obedience school Hiring a personal dog trainer Deciding on a dog camp You have a number of choices when it comes to Buddy’s education. You can Train out of a book, such as this one. Participate in group classes. Have someone else do the training. Each…

In This Chapter Knowing when more doesn’t equal better (the overvaccinating problem) Identifying when you have to vaccinate Understanding hypothyroidism Going to a doggy chiropractor Looking at homeopathy — medicine or magic? Poking around with acupuncture Adog that is fed correctly and given enough exercise and mental stimulation through training rarely exhibits behavior problems. He…

In This Chapter Meeting your dog’s nutritional needs Recognizing the connection between nutrition and growth Making your own dog food and other diet plans Your dog’s behavior, happiness, health, longevity, and overall well being are inextricably intertwined with what you feed him. Dogs, just like humans and all other animals, have specific nutritional requirements that…

In This Chapter Finding out about the Utility Dog title Understanding the link between drives and exercises The Signal exercise The Scent Discrimination exercises The Directed Retrieve exercise The Moving Stand with Examination exercise The Directed Jumping exercise After your dog obtains the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Companion Dog Excellent title (see Chapter The Companion Dog…