Trained behavior patterns, popularly known as "tricks"are fun for canines and their masters. This book shows dog owners how to train an animal to perform both simple and more complicated tricks. The authors begin with four basic commands--sit, down, stand, and stay--that all dogs should know and obey. From there they progress to behaviors such as wave, sit up, bow, jump through a hoop, and weave through legs. Instructions for each of the book's 25 tricks are presented with tips to help owners work through problems, and suggestions for putting the animal's training to effective use--just for fun, in competitive shows, for roles in films, and many other situations. The dog-and-master team that progresses all the way through this volume's advanced exercises will be capable of public performance! Not every dog owner will want to go that far, but all dog owners can profit from the know-how that they'll find in these pages. 150 instructive how-to color photos, and a wealth of practical tips will make training easier for both master and pet.
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"For any dog lover who wants to do more with their canine,"The Trick is in the Training" is a solid resource. Recommended.
--The Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--The Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Canine "tricks" are showy extensions of a dog's natural behavior. Open this book and discover how training dogs to perform tricks enhances the bond between pet and owner and adds to playtime fun. This new edition shows you how to your train your pet to perform both simple and complicated tricks. After reviewing four basic commands-- sit, down, stand, and stay--you and your dog will progress to maneuvers that include -- jump through a hoop, weave through legs, balance a biscuit, -- and many others. You'll also get tips on putting your dog's training to use--just for fun, in competitive shows, and even for roles in films. Instructive how-to color photos and hundreds of practical tips will make training easier, both for you and for your pet.
New in this edition: A full chapter of brand-new tricks
Filled with color photos
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Canine "tricks" are showy extensions of a dog's natural behavior. Open this book and discover how training dogs to perform tricks enhances the bond between pet and owner and adds to playtime fun. This new edition shows you how to your train your pet to perform both simple and complicated tricks. After reviewing four basic commands-- sit, down, stand, and stay--you and your dog will progress to maneuvers that include -- jump through a hoop, weave through legs, balance a biscuit, -- and many others. You'll also get tips on putting your dog's training to use--just for fun, in competitive shows, and even for roles in films. Instructive how-to color photos and hundreds of practical tips will make training easier, both for you and for your pet.
New in this edition: A full chapter of brand-new tricks
Filled with color photos
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well put, good advice,
This review is from: Trick is in the Training, The (Paperback)
If you are considering buying this book do it! The tricks are easy to teach and the problem section on each one is very helpful. It even give some of the more traditional hand signals to teach your dog. It also explain when and how to cue and reward the dog. Downside, food motivation only but if you are a good trainer you may find other motivators that'll work with your dog. Excellent pics. Recomended for all those wanting to train/play with their dogs and show-off with their friends.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
a neat little book,
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This review is from: Trick is in the Training, The (Paperback)
It is not a terribly in depth training manual, but it shows you how to train some dog tricks. If you really want to train your dog to do tricks, in addition to this book, get a gook on raising and training a puppy. That will give you some insight into the dog and how to effectively train, and this book shows the actual methods for specific tricks, a chapter most training books forgot. All in all, it is a neat little book well worth $8.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A DogGone good book,
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This review is from: Trick is in the Training, The (Paperback)
This is a terrific book, escpecially for beginners. The book is very well illustrated with bright, clear, color photographs. The instruction is easy to follow and fun to read. There is a good variety of tricks in which to teach your dog. It is a very FUN book that makes you want to start training your dog right away!
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As the title of the book indicates, what we will discuss here is how to teach what are usually thought of as "tricks" to your dog. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
treat while the dog, organized dog sport, pet therapy work, lure the dog, toss the treat, acting behaviors, encourage the dog, reward the dog, animal acting, hoop jump Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Stay Uses, Animal Care, None Uses New!
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As the title of the book indicates, what we will discuss here is how to teach what are usually thought of as "tricks" to your dog. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
treat while the dog, organized dog sport, pet therapy work, lure the dog, toss the treat, acting behaviors, encourage the dog, reward the dog, animal acting, hoop jump Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Stay Uses, Animal Care, None Uses New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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