The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining [Paperback]

Teoti Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Super Simple Guide | Publication Date: March 15, 2009

Super Simple Guide to Housetraining is a TFH Publication.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...this handbook is all new dog owners will need to turn their unrefined beast into a civilized canine..." -- AKC Gazette

"...a comprehensive how-to guide that helps readers chart a successful course for housetraining their dog." -- Off Lead & Natural Pet Magazine, November/December 2005 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Teoti Anderson, CPDT, is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and the owner of Pawsitive Results, L.L.C., in Lexington, South Carolina (www.getpawsitiveresults.com). A professional dog trainer for more than 13 years, she is the author of Your Outta Control Puppy and the Dog Writers Association of America award-winning Quick & Easy Crate Training. Teoti is past president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and enjoys visiting local health care facilities with her Labrador Retriever and cat. She serves as a training consultant to rescue organizations and gives canine behavior and instructor presentations at conferences across the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc; Revised edition (March 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079383466X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793834662
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #812,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Training

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must-have for every dog owner, January 3, 2005

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

This review is from: The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining (Paperback)

Professional dog trainer Teoti Anderson presents The Super Simple Guide To Housetraining, a no-nonsense guide to teaching puppies and adult dogs exactly what one expects of them. Explicit instructions and full-color photographs combine in a plain-terms, easy-to-follow instructional. The Super Simple Guide To Housetraining includes straight answers to common housetraining problems and questions, such as how to housetrain a dog that tends to eliminate when one is asleep or not paying attention, how to recognize "submissive urination" and what to do about it, how to instill healthy eating habits in one's dog, and more. An absolute must-have for every dog owner - even those with well-trained dogs will want to consult The Super Simple Guide To Housetraining when various stressors (moving, getting a new kitten, etc.) induce unwanted accidents in a beloved canine companion.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best for Outdoor Training Method, April 24, 2005

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AmusingMadWoman (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining (Paperback)

I am an apartment dweller and will litter box train my toy breed. This book DOES address this less common method, but the author makes "no bones" about it, the outdoor potty method is the way to go. That aside, this book provides a very comprehensive guide to the before/during/after stages of housebreaking your puppy or adult dog, including a good Q & A section with each chapter to deal with training difficulties. This book has a very precise layout and concise directions that is particularly helpful for the new puppy/dog owner who is inexperienced with crate training and training in general. It is equally helpful for owners of toy and large breeds.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Training for the House Trainer, December 29, 2009

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This review is from: The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining (Paperback)

I bought this book for my dog training daughter, but found it so interesting that I decided to read it first. This newer edition is similar to the earlier version, but is organized a little differently and more focused on housetraining.
In her easily understandable book, the author stresses patience and persistence on the part of the dog's owner. As an owner of many dogs over my life, I know first hand of the challenges of housetraining and that some dogs pick up on your expectations more quickly than others.

Crate training does work, and Anderson gives the reader step by step instructions for achieving success with crate training. She also addresses outdoor training, the plusses and minuses of paper training, and even includes an interesting segment on litter box training for small dogs.

Anderson's book is a great source of housetraining information for a new pet owner, and even someone who's gone a few housetraining rounds previously can pick up a few pointers. The photographs, cartoons, and included sources are added bonuses.