Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes with DVD [Hardcover]

JoAnn Dahan (Author)

Book Description

The author created Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes for children who yearn to help with the training of their new puppies. The book helps instruct children in terms they can understand as to how to train their puppies. Easy-to-follow five minute commands makes this book essential for any child training his or her first puppy. Colorful step-by-step photographs of children training puppies help achieve immediate success. A DVD is included for easy step-by-step instruction.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

JoAnn Dahan has been training dogs for over 15 years. Her trainees have been seen in major motion pictures, on HBO's "The Sopranos," "Saturday Night Live" and in many advertisements and on greeting cards. Dahan makes school, library and book store visits with her dog, Tilly. Together they help children understand the importance of proper dog training.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 27 pages
• Publisher: Puppy Paw Press (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977686108
• ISBN-13: 978-0977686100
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthusiastically recommended especially for young dog owners., February 3, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes with DVD (Hardcover)

Written by veteran dog trainer JoAnn Dahan, Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes is a guide written to teach young children puppy training basics. Housebreaking, sitting or lying down on command, coming when called, and learning to stay or heel when told are all covered. The very simple instructions and color photographs make Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes quite easy to understand, and the accompanying DVD makes step-by-step instruction crystal clear. Enthusiastically recommended especially for young dog owners. "House Breaking: When you wake up, take your puppy outside. Once outside say, 'Hurry, Sam, hurry.' This will help your puppy go potty. When your puppy goes potty say, 'Good Sam.' (Remember to use your puppy's name.) A puppy will have to go potty shortly after you feed him."

5.0 out of 5 stars effective in teaching children, April 19, 2007

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Reader Views "Reviews, by readers, for readers" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes with DVD (Hardcover)

Reviewed by Stephanie and J.T. (age 9) Rollins for Reader Views (4/07)


"Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes" is simple to read. All the words are appropriate for those beginning to read. On most pages, the message is simple and concise. There is a list of tips that are in bullet point form.

There are two different puppies shown throughout the book. A little boy and a girl are shown demonstrating the training tips.

Repetition is used throughout "Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes." J.T. asked at one time if he was reading the same page over, because the concepts are the same in many cases. Throughout the book, it is stressed that the children/trainers must develop a relationship with their puppies.

J.T.: "This book is good. I liked it. My friends would like it, too. I do not have a puppy. I have a dog. I am going to train my dog with this book."

This book can be used with preschoolers, also. The pictures are attention-grabbing. The concept is simple. There is a lot of repetition.

I wish there were more children involved in the photographs. There are only two children in the book. To show some diversity would allow all children to relate more to the trainers/children.

JoAnn Dahan and photographer, Walter George, created a wonderful book. "Kids Training Puppies in 5 Minutes" is not only effective in teaching children; it is also enjoyable to read. This book will teach your child the responsibility they have when they have a puppy. It also will help your child create a bond with their pet.

Book received free of charge.