Dog Training

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…

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 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…