Positive Puppy Training Works [Paperback]

Joel Walton (Author)

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Review

If you have or are thinking about getting a puppy, buying this book is the smartest thing you can do. -- Dr. Ian Dunbar

About the Author

Joel Walton helped start the Association of Pet Dog Trainers in 1993. He founded and managed the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Email List for seven years. Joel earned Level 1 certification through the Certifiction Council for Pet Dog Trainers, the first national certification for dog trainers in history at Ellenville, NY, on September 28, 2001. Joel and his wife, Janet live with over twenty five Labrador Retrievers and raise a few litters of puppies each year.

Joel's first two books (both written with Eve Adamson), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers for Dummies are best sellers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: David & James Pubs (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971866902
• ISBN-13: 978-0971866904
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Puppy Training really *does* work!, June 3, 2003

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zpgmom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Positive Puppy Training Works (Paperback)

As the director of a very large training program, we are always looking for just the right puppy book that will help busy new puppy owners. Joel's book is very clear, readable, and an excellent resource for anyone who wants a simple way to live successfully with puppies. We recommend this book to all our puppy "parents". If you follow Joel's training and management suggestions, you'll have a great relationship with this puppy who will know all the right things to do!

Becky Schultz, Cerified Pet Dog Trainer
Minneapolis, MN

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS - Don't buy a pup without it !, February 19, 2004

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Helen Hollander "Helen Hollander, CPDT-KA" (Brookville, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Positive Puppy Training Works (Paperback)

Puppyhood is a wonderful time, a time that can and should be thoroughly enjoyable for both owner and puppy. New owner's (and old ones, too) should set aside a few minutes daily to read and put into practice all the wonderful advice POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS offers. The end result is almost a *given*...a dog that is well mannered and well balanced emotionally. In addition, your dog will be starting off on the correct path toward becoming your life long soul mate and partner with whom you are able to explore and share the wonderful world with.

As a certified professional family dog trainer and behavior counselor, even I find myself refering to POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS. Sometimes you can't see futher than your nose,or you don't practice what you preach and desperately need someone, or some book, to put things in perspective...your book does just that. Thank you Joel Walton for another wonderful clearly written, easy to read and understandable book.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best fast read! Great for every puppy owner., November 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Positive Puppy Training Works (Paperback)

This short book is just what puppy owners need: quick basics on how to get your puppy to learn (what you want them to do). The book is full of practical advice and stresses two essencial techniques that must owners need: management and training.

I wish I could give this book to everyone who owns a dog!

Two reasons to love this book: 1) great information and 2) a quick read!