My behaviorist/trainer suggested this book and I am happy that she did. I found the section on drives that dogs have to be very helpful. The drives are pack, prey, and defense -both fight and flight. The author explains that some tricks are easier for some dogs, given how much specific drives are needed to teach each trick. For example, two of my dogs just won't kiss my face, while two others can easily be taught the command for this trick. I didn't need the sections that focus on the very basics, the sit, down and stay - including using them for waiting at the door. Some people will find this section useful, other owners will have already mastered these commands.
So only about half the book is spent on teaching cute tricks, but I liked how she explained them.
This may not be the only book on tricks that I purchase, since I have one circus dog, but I am happy to have this one.
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