Dog-Friendly Dog Training (Howell reference books) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "When it comes to the best way to train your dog, the sheer wealth and breadth of conflicting advice is often bewildering..." (more)
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"I'm a dog fanatic, read everything I can find on dog behavior, and this book is terrific! It was a great reminder of all those other times I can be naturally shaping my two dogs' behavior without their even knowing they're behaving perfectly. The illustrations are fun and funny. And the methods are clearly spelled out — how to do them, why they work, how they make the doggie-human bond a more loving one." — Amy Tan, author of  The Joy Luck Club, The Hundred Secret Senses and The Kitchen God's Wife

"Andrea Arden is to be congratulated on this wonderful book on dog training (and I'm sure that dogs everywhere would agree). Her approach is humane, user-friendly, dog-friendly and guaranteed to produce the desired results. A must-read for owners." — Dr. Nicholas Dodman, author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much and Dogs Behaving Badly

"Dog-Friendly Dog Training will make you your dog's best friend. Use Andrea's training methods and you'll soon find your dog wanting to work for you. It provides easily understood information on dog training with a strong emphasis on the positive. She makes training so simple that a child can easily train the family pet. If dogs carried cash, I guarantee you they'd be buying copies for the humans they live with." —Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, director of Animal Behavior Consultations. Co-author of  The Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat.

From the Back Cover

Praise for the 1st Edition of Dog-Friendly Dog Training

"I'm a dog fanatic, read everything I can find on dog behavior, and this book is terrific . . . the methods are clearly spelled out—how to do them, why they work, how they make the doggie-human bond a more loving one."
—Amy Tan author of The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife, and Saving Fish from Drowning

"... [Arden's] approach is humane, user-friendly, dog-friendly, and guaranteed to produce the desired results. A must-read for owners."
—Dr. Nicholas Dodman author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much and Dogs Behaving Badly

The classic dog training guide, now updated and revised

This update of the perennially popular guide provides everything you need to know to develop a healthy relationship with a well-behaved dog. With easy-to-understand instructions and helpful illustrations, Dog-Friendly Dog Training, 2nd Edition begins with the necessary tools for teaching your dog, and then covers housetraining, socialization, basic manners, and problem solving, all using proven, positive methods. Key updates include information about:

• Instilling impulse control

• Training a dog who is safe to handle

• Teaching the Roll Over exercise safely and humanely

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; Revised edition (November 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450099
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450094
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #787,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Easy To Understand, February 21, 2000

By	Rita Roberts - See all my reviews

This book saved me a lot of head aches and money. I've tried many dog behavior classes and was at the end of my rope. I now have better control over my dog's behavior and can manage him without screaming at him. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an easy to understand dog training manual.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Fun, December 12, 1999

By	Debra (New York City) - See all my reviews

This book was fantasic! I had so much trouble with my dog and I didn't know what to do. Finally, I found a book that helped solve all of my problems. This book saved me so much money, it saved my hands and it saved my furniture. Thank god for this book!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Educational and Helpful!, February 20, 2000

By	Laura A.Falter (New York, NY.) - See all my reviews

I can not begin to describe how helpful this book was to me. Being the owner of an extremely difficult and what I thought was an unmanageable dog, I had almost lost hope. It was quite a relief when I learned that I didn't have to be harsh when teaching my dog basic manners. Many thanks to the author!