Maran Illustrated Dog Training [Paperback]

maranGraphics Development Group (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2005 | Series: Maran Illustrated

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran's Illustrated Guide to Dog Training is a valuable resource to a wide range of readers-from individuals picking up their first puppy to those who are looking to eliminate their pet's annoying behaviors. Instead of describing the myriad ways to perform each task, Maran's Illustrated Guide to Dog Training shows the reader the best way, while the full-color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each task from beginning to end. Thorough topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to help enhance the readers' dog training experience. Maran's Illustrated Guide to Dog Training is packed with essential information for teaching simple commands and performing the most impressive tricks. Maran's Illustrated Guide to Dog Training costs less than the price of one private training lesson, and will be a permanent resource that can be accessed at any time.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Features a unique two-page spread and over 500 full-color photographs that appeal to and engage visual learners and simplify the learning process.

Provides extensive coverage of topics ranging from how to perform the sit command to more complex commands such as having your dog come directly to you every time you call, even when faced with distractions, making it a great reference for all skill levels.

Written using "Visual Grammar™," a proven method that combines instructions with full-color screen shots to provide the best synergistic learning experience available.

Full-color photographs are taken from a variety of different zoom settings and camera angles to maximize the impact of each photograph.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (March 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592008585
• ISBN-13: 978-1592008582
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So, you want to know what it takes to raise a pooch???, June 5, 2005

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maran Illustrated Dog Training (Paperback)

This is a book that is a godsend for novice and veteran dog lovers alike. "Illustrated" is an understatement; for each page combines great photos combined with informative text that will make the "teaching" and "learning" experience for all parties involved successful.

Stretching over eleven chapters, the book is, obviously, a labor of love by the publishers/editors that have an affinity for our four-legged friends. No stone is left unturned, covering topics from "getting started" to "socialization" to "commands" to "working with basic behaviors". In addition to the aforementioned, the book also provides games and tricks that an owner/friend can play with his/her dog.

Another bonus is found in the last chapter, wherein recipes for dog treats are given, along with an insightful glossary of terms.

Two smile-inducing highlights are found in the first pages of the book: two pages devoted to the animal "models" and their owners, along with an eight-page introduction to dog breeds in their respective classes.

The book gets FIVE big PAWS from this reader!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful training guide for training humans and dogs!, May 26, 2006

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Karen Cannard "K9Kapers Dog Training" (Shelton, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maran Illustrated Dog Training (Paperback)

I am a dog/human training instructor at K9Kapers Dog Training in Shelton, WA.After reviewing this book and sharing with other trainers, I have started using it in my Basic Manners 1 & 2 classes, and my Canine Good Citizen classes. The feed back from my students has been really great. The book has focused on positive training and socialization and by giving assignments to read, it allows us to have more time to discuss and answer questions during class. The photographs are very well done and help to show the meaning of the written text. Great job Maran!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but not great, November 5, 2006

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K. Rohret "thesweaterlady" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maran Illustrated Dog Training (Paperback)

This book is easy to read and provides great instruction for various points in training a new puppy. My only "beef" with the book is that, like the DK books, it puts information in pictorial form and in paragraph form in each section, but unlike DK, the information provided is identical in the two areas. For me, I may start out reading the pictorial description, but if I've then decided to read more in the paragraph portion, I'm looking for more indepth info or to read something different. It isn't helpful to have the same exact words written two times on each page. I actually preferred the "Keep it Simple Series"--puppy training book from DK that I purchased (unfortunately loaned out and not returned) when we got our other dog 4 years ago.