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How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks: The Sirius Puppy Training Manual [Paperback]

Ian Dunbar
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Book Description

October 1, 1996
Fun training with toys, treats, lures and rewards. Easy and effective, dog-friendly techniques for teaching a new puppy old tricks (such as basic manners), or for teaching an older dog that is new to training.

Heralded by many dog trainers as 'the best dog training book ever written'. A comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprising sections on basic off-leash obedience, temperament modification, behavior troubleshooting, training theory and health care. The definitive text for lure/reward training philosophy.


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"The best book by dog training's leading genius. The most relevant, important piece ever written on the subject of dog behavior and training." Jean Donaldson -- Jean Donaldson

About the Author

Veterinarian and animal behaviorist, Dr. Ian Dunbar is Director of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and host of the popular British TV series Dogs With Dunbar. Ian is the author of numerous books and videos including Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book, a set of Behavior Booklets on the most common canine behavior problems, Sirius Puppy Training (video), Dog Training For Children (video), Dog Aggression: Biting (video) and Dog Aggression: Fighting (video). Ian lives in Berkeley, California with his son Jamie, Phoenix the Malamute, Oso the Mutt and a kitty called Mitty.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: James & Kenneth Publishers; 3rd edition edition (October 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1888047062
  • ISBN-13: 978-1888047066
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Consulting Editor Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS, is the founder and an ongoing member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Consulting Editor Pamela Leis Higdon, an aviculturist of long standing, was an associate editor for Bird Talk magazine and the first managing editor of Birds USA.

Customer Reviews

Now we're having a great time learning all sorts of new things. Flagger  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
A must read for aspiring dog trainers. jwalton@iamdigex.net  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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I have two rambunctious beagles who both came to me later in life with pleanty of bad habits, and a few new habits I taught them that weren't so good. In just a few short days of using the techniques in this book I can already see the changes in my dogs. The constant barking at everything outside is fading, they are reliably sitting to go outside and for walks.....just amazing.

The best part is nothing in this book is hard, and the dogs seem to like it. The writing is entertaining. The author has a good grip on dogs. I also appreicate his "It's never too late attitude" So many books give up on older dogs.. or just refer you to the leash correction method of dog training for older more challenging pets.

This is going to be the book I loan my friends when they get new dogs, replacing some of my old favorites.

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful January 11, 2001
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What a nice change. The last time I trained a dog was atleast 15 years ago using the leash/punishment/force the dog to do what you want it to method employeed by many training schools in my area. We failed the class twice. It was a painful procedure for both me and my dog who was a very loving, affectionate animal. I think he was often wondering "why is she doing this to me?" Dunbar's method has been a much more effective tool for me. I have used this method on a boxer puppy and a pug and found it very succesful. Both dogs enjoyed learning new things and it was easy to teach them using Dunbar's method. Sit, stay, come and the few tricks I taught, they learned very quickly. My only complaint is that when I had a serious discipline problem the book did not give me much guidence. We live across from a corn field that the pug found very alluring and unfortunatly a major roadway is between our yard and the corn field. When he went past his boundries and needed some sort of correction there was no guidence. They said when a dog fails to respond and it is an important matter to discipline right away but not with excess. Period as in Dunbar does not elaborate on effective techniques that can get the job done without harming the bond between dog and owner.
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I have just started a career in dog training and the trainer I am apprenticing with requested that I read this book.

I had heard of Dr. Dunbar a lot over the last year or so of investigating my future career,and I was certainly impressed with his credentials. But, after reading this book I am even more impressed.

It is a really dense book, so much so that I am going to read it again so I don't miss anything, but written in such a nice voice that it really was a joy to read.

It covers just about everything a dog owner could want to know about living with a dog. I am not surprised that the person I am apprenticing with makes this required reading for all of her students.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, excellent training advice
Excellent overall training advice. Dr. Dunbar has some of the best methods of training I have read, and I've read a lot of training books. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
I still have the logged seminar hours of training with Ian Dunbar. I have really enjoyed this book and I still refer to it and his training techniques.
Published 1 month ago by Duchess
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've found on dog training/behavior
I've done a LOT of reading and research on dog training and dog behavior, and this is hands down the best information I've found. Dr. Read more
Published 5 months ago by gunther17
4.0 out of 5 stars a good starter book for those new to dogs
Ian Dunbar is one of the founders of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and was one of the leaders in promoting positive reinforcement in dog training. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sue Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars A life saver of a book
I thought I knew a lot about dog training until the owner of my dog daycare gave this book to me. While I don't necessarily agree with everything in the book (booby traps would... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Belowzero
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Easily read, this book goes through basic and intermediate training that easily applied to puppies and adult dogs alike. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nicole Allison
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Ian Dunbar Makes Training a Dog Easy & Fun....and it Works!
I bought this book on a recommendation from a friend and I'm glad I did. Prior to bringing my first Black Labrador puppy home I read the entire book in one sitting. Read more
Published on May 11, 2010 by DMK
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Dog's a Dog"
How many times have I walked through the park to see a dog pushed in a baby carriage? Or a small breed carried in a "baby pack" type sling? Read more
Published on September 28, 2008 by L. Angwin
1.0 out of 5 stars Dunbar's not-so-positive techniques
I was very interested in Ian Dunbar's "positive reinforcement techniques" as an alternative to more confrontational methods. Read more
Published on August 24, 2008 by Laptantidel Latuda
2.0 out of 5 stars Great book if you have lots of idle friends
First let me say that this book and the more recent "Before and After Getting Your Puppy (Dunbar 2004) are virtually identical. Read more
Published on August 13, 2008 by Katiecreates
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