Fun and Games with Your Dog [Paperback]

Gerd Ludwig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Teaching a dog to perform tricks is a fine way of bonding between owner and pet, and a subtle method of obedience training. This manual guides owners through methods of teaching dogs to perform them. Enhanced with 40 full-color photos and 35 line drawings.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812097211
• ISBN-13: 978-0812097214
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Care & Health
  • #55 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Training

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I was very disappointed in this book., October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fun and Games with Your Dog (Paperback)

I bought this book hoping to find imaginative games my puppy class students could use in addition to everyday games. Instead I was met by a book that talks about the three most common things everyone plays with their dogs--fetch, tug of war and ball games. The rest of the book deals mostly with variations of these three games along with a small section on agility. I did however like some of the ideas for builting simple obstacles out of everyday items. This is not a book I will recommend to my puppy class.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Little Book!, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fun and Games with Your Dog (Paperback)

This book may only have about 65 pages, but it's full of color photographs and lots of suggestions for activities for your dog. There are activities for dogs to do by themselves (some of which would be excellent for averting problem behavior) and ways to spend "quality time" with your dog. Both indoor and outdoor activities are covered, as well as safety tips. This book even gives a good foundation about Agility activities! I was totally delighted. It motivates you to get up and start enjoying your dog. Aside from being a "doggie mom", I've also raised and bred Golden Retrievers for several years as well as being a dog obedience class instructor and I give this book two paws up!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, April 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Fun and Games with Your Dog (Paperback)

I was quite disappointed with the book which focused on things every dog owner should know already (ie. Fetch, tug), etc. Even with the basic fetch and/or tug, there were no instructions given on how they should be done. There was only 1 trick in the book which was to teach the dog to hold a piece of cheese on his nose, then, on your command, throw it up in the air and catch it with his mouth. The instructions given to teach this trick were very simple and even if my dog could figure out what he was SUPPOSED to do with the cheese, I'm not sure he would be able to do it successfully. There are no scenarios given for what to do in case a trick fails. Unless you have no clue what to do with your dog this book is not useful.