Dog Training 101

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Whether you're welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training. n n Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods-including humane counterconditioning and positive redirection-to build a joyful relationship with your dog, who will become a willing partner in the process. n n Teach your dog basic commands, such as: n n n n Sit n Down n Stay n Come n Drop it n Leave it n n Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems, such as: n n n n Leash pulling n Jumping on visitors n Begging at the table n Getting into the trash can n Growling n Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking) n n Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears, among them: n n n n Loud sounds n Being left alone n Certain people n Vacuum cleaner n The bathtub n n This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household: preparing for a new dog's arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new world. n n Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure. n n A Good to Know ch