From avoiding accidents to banishing barking - how to raise a well-behaved dog Proper training is an uphill battle, but The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need cuts through all the frustration and boils it down to the basics. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put an end to all sorts of bad habits, this easy-to-use book will help owners build solid relationships with their dogs based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience - not punishment or fear. Dog owners will learn how to: Use click-and-reward techniques to grab the attention of even the most distracted puppy Teach him to stop pulling on the lead and start coming to heel instead of taking you for a walk Teach her to sit, stay and lie down instead of leaping on unsuspecting visitors Deter him from chomping through every shoe in sight by encouraging alternative behaviour and providing adequate exercise Save your flowerbeds by building a sandbox for her to dig in A must-have for owners who want to start their new puppy off on the right paw, or for those who need to curb their disobedient dog's unwieldy ways, The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need is a handy and reliable guide that will be turned to time and again.
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Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz (Malden, MA) is the co-founder of the successful dog training school, Canine University®, which has been featured on NBC, CBS, and WB affiliates, as well as in print media. With more than seventeen years of experience and extensive knowledge of animal learning theory, she is also a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, a member of Therapy Dogs International, and a field instructor for Paws with a Cause, which trains hearing and service dogs.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are mainly interested in teaching you dog basic commands (sit, come, stay, etc.), or in correcting moderate behavioral problems, all in a humane, non-violent way, then this book will live up to its title.
The first third of the book mainly deals with theory, such as the benefits of positive reinforcement and canine motivation. It also introduces the clicker, which is a small plastic box with folded metal inside that makes a clicking sound when depressed.
The clicker is used to mark the desirable behavior of the animal and is followed by a reward. Purchasing a clicker will be a necessity if you plan to use this book. They can be bought for less than five dollars at most larger pet stores, such as PetCo or Petsmart, and can be bought on amazon for cheaper.
The book then covers housebreaking and how to train your dog to follow basic commands.
Finally, almost the last half of the book deals with behavioral problems, from excessive barking and leash pulling, to mouthing and nipping.
Overall, this is a very good introductory book and will probably suffice for anyone simply looking to train a more companionable family pet, and it does so with the scientifically proven, humane method of positive reinforcement.
The first third of the book mainly deals with theory, such as the benefits of positive reinforcement and canine motivation. It also introduces the clicker, which is a small plastic box with folded metal inside that makes a clicking sound when depressed.
The clicker is used to mark the desirable behavior of the animal and is followed by a reward. Purchasing a clicker will be a necessity if you plan to use this book. They can be bought for less than five dollars at most larger pet stores, such as PetCo or Petsmart, and can be bought on amazon for cheaper.
The book then covers housebreaking and how to train your dog to follow basic commands.
Finally, almost the last half of the book deals with behavioral problems, from excessive barking and leash pulling, to mouthing and nipping.
Overall, this is a very good introductory book and will probably suffice for anyone simply looking to train a more companionable family pet, and it does so with the scientifically proven, humane method of positive reinforcement.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I highly recommend Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz's "The Only Dog Training Book You Will Ever Need" which gives you the A-Z of raising those cute but oftentimes unruly pups. The book is written for novices in mind and had been a major life-saver when I was at a complete loss as to what to do when I adopted a 3-month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi (a notoriously difficult breed to raise) a couple of months ago. The book delves into the highly effective method of clicker training for dogs at length, resulting in my teaching my pup over 10 commands in just days (!). Betsy Brevitz's "Hound Health Handbook" is also another excellent reference book which offers credible advise from a writer-turned-vet behind the award-winning website, .... These books are must-read for owners who are experiencing problems in obedience training and/or understanding their dogs. Prospective owners who are contemplating what breed to buy and the pros and cons of adopting a dog to complete their lives and homes will also find them useful. "Puppies for Dummies" is another book written with the novice in mind: it offers practical clues like playing classical CDs on repeater mode while owners have to leave their dogs alone; to not make a song and dance when owners have to depart for work or retire to bed(no-no to "grandiose departures/returns gestures"); to what to look out in dog food labelling et al. 5 Stars for their comprehensive contents, readability and effectiveness!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to teach our newly-adopted adult dog, Toby, how to behave. I was disappointed as it seems that this book (along with the majority of others) focuses mostly on how to teach puppies, not adult dogs.
I think it would have been very effective had I been the intended reader.
I think it would have been very effective had I been the intended reader.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great information!
This is a great book for someone whom has the basic knowledge of training to expand their knowledge. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Muller's Border Collies
The only dong training book you will ever need.
The title isn't exactly true, but it did help me alot when I adopted my dog. He is the first dog I've ever owned and I was really nervous. Read more
Published 5 months ago by savanna
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The book is extremely helpful. I have read other books, but this is the most helpful for my situation. I purchased it used, but the condition is like new. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mmaty
The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need
Love the book. Price was awesome. Shipping was timely. Will definately make more purchases in the future.
Published 21 months ago by cannongk
Great service, great book
The book is very helpful for us beginning dog owners. I had my dog for a week and realized I had no idea what I was getting into This book gave me a great background to work with... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cam
SAVE YOUR MONEY-
I got this book yesterday. And what a waste of my money.
Tells you to take your dog to a training class!!! WHAT?? Read more
Tells you to take your dog to a training class!!! WHAT?? Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by Isabella
Great head start
This terrific book gave my dog and I a great head start in our life together. My Cody was a wild 11-month old rescue dog living in a pack of other dogs at a foster home. Read more
Published on September 20, 2009 by N. K. Dively
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The book is in good condition and is exactly how it was described. The shipping did take what seemed like a long time, however there were no issues and overall, it was a smooth... Read more
Published on July 13, 2009 by Mitchell F. Lutz
The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need
I was disappointed in this book. The book was mainly about clicker training which is not a method I use in training my dogs. Read more
Published on March 24, 2008 by Janet L. Hinkley
You WILL need another book... this one is a waste of time.
Unfortunately, the book does NOT live up to its title. In fact, I bought three other books, and plan on putting this book in the 25 cent bin at my next yard sale. Read more
Published on March 10, 2008 by K. Nadeau
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