All Dogs Need Some Training [Paperback]

Liz Palika (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 11, 1997

Learn how to train your dog simply, humanely and effectively! This book will help you teach your dog basic skills like coming when called, heeling and walking on a leash. Even more, it will help you accomplish these things with a minimum of frustration and worry and a maximum of love.

Author Liz Palika's training philosophy is based on the bond between owner and pet. She focuses both on making the relationship between you and your dog stronger through training, and making your training time more effective by starting out with a good relationship. Your positive approach is the key to your dog's successful training. Delightful drawings by award-winning artist Pam Posey-Tanzey remind us that, above all, working with your dog should be fun!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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Learn how to train your dog simply, humanely and effectively! This book will help you teach your dog basic skills like coming when called, heeling and walking on a leash. Even more, it will help you accomplish these things with a minimum of frustration and worry and a maximum of love.

Author Liz Palika's training philosophy is based on the bond between owner and pet. She focuses both on making the relationship between you and your dog stronger through training, and making your training time more effective by starting out with a good relationship. Your positive approach is the key to your dog's successful training. Delightful drawings by award-winning artist Pam Posey-Tanzey remind us that, above all, working with your dog should be fun!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (July 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876054076
• ISBN-13: 978-0876054079
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #977,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Training

More About the Author

Liz Palika has been writing professionally since 1985 when she was first published in DOG FANCY magazine. Since then she has written more than 65 books and more than 1,000 magazine articles and columns. She has been published in DOG FANCY, DOG WORLD, CATS, CAT FANCY, AKC GAZETTE, and other pet publications, as well as NEWSWEEK, THE SATURDAY EVENING POST and WOMEN FIRST.

Her books include PUPPY LOVE and THE KISS GUIDE TO RAISING A PUPPY; both of which are favorites with new puppy owners. THE ULTIMATE DOG TREAT COOKBOOK received rave reviews in magazines and newspapers all over the country, including USA TODAY. ALL DOGS NEED SOME TRAINING was listed by PET LIFE MAGAZINE as one of the ten best training books available to dog owners.

Liz's books have been awarded many honors. THE HOWELL BOOK OF DOGS was awarded Best Reference Book by the Dog Writers Association of America and was nominated as Best Nonfiction Book by San Diego Book Awards. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: CHAMPION OF VERSATILITY won Best Breed Book from Dog Writers Association of America and Best Nonfiction Book from San Diego Book Writers. SAVE THAT DOG! won best General Reference Book from Dog Writers and the First ASPCA Pet Overpopulation Answers Award from the ASPCA. Liz's work has also won awards from Cat Writers and Purina, as well as others from Dog Writers. Liz was honored with the San Diego Leadership Award, was a North County Woman of Merit, and in 2005 was awarded Dog Writers Distinguished Service Award.

Liz has an international platform to connect with her readers. Not only is her podcast, "It's a Doggy Dog World" on PetLifeRadio.com the #1 most downloaded show on that site, but she is also a blogger for the PetConnection.com.

Liz has been teaching dogs and their owners in North County San Diego for almost 25 years. Her dog training is based on an understanding of dogs and what makes them tick. Liz is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT)and a Certified Behavioral Consultant. She is an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator #4182.

Working in Vista, California (San Diego County), Liz is the owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training and sees more than a thousand dogs and their owners every year. Liz and her dogs, over the years have participated and trained in many dog sports, including agility, carting, conformation, herding, obedience, search and rescue, therapy dog work, and more.

Liz and her husband Paul share their home with three Australian Shepherds.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discriptive, humane, and logical ways to train your dog., August 14, 1999

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This book is a book for anyone who wants a great, loving dog, that is well trained. It explained how to teach your dog the easiest of tasks, like the sit, come, stay, and many more. One option this book had that many other dog training books don't have is a complete chapter on what to play with your dog, and an advanced training section. If you want a dog, that is reliable, good, and intelligent this book is great to read. I did find some of the ways to train your dog physcological, but in the end, it made a ton of sense, and made you think, "Why didn't I think of that?" The illistrations also made it even more understanding, because they showed you what the book ment if you didn't quite understand a segment. Truly, this book is an excellent book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gift for a New Dog Owner, January 11, 2011

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I have bought 4 copies of this book so far. It is the best dog training book I've found, especially if the person that needs it is unfamiliar with dogs and doesn't want to wade through 200+ pages to understand their dog. This books gives you all the information you need, as well as explaining how a dog's mind works so that you can have a wonderful, pleasant companion with few problems. She uses very effective techniques that are easy to implement. Great book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, August 29, 2010

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I really like this book. It's easy to read, quick, and a great guide. I love Palika's writing style because she says a lot with few words, she gets her point across then moves on to the next one and her books are always informational.

The book is about why dogs should know more than sit and down, and how to teach them. It covers obedience and some games and other activities you can do. It's not a step by step "this is how you make your dog sit", it's an easy to approach "I've got a dog, he knows sit, why should I teach him anything else? And if I should, what then?"