- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: DK Publishing; Reprint edition (Jan 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0756617448
- ISBN-13: 978-0756617448
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,260,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A comprehensive RSPCA-approved programme that covers all aspects of dog training - from house-training a puppy through to introducing your dog to advanced training routines. 26 new training techniques are explained by means of photographic step-by-step sequences including a new chapter focusing on more advanced training techniques..
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About the Author
Dr Bruce Fogle is well-known for his expertise in animal behaviour. He lectures internationally, frequently appears on television and radio and writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines. He has written several books including Know Your Dog, the RSPCA Complete Dog Care Manual and the Encyclopedia of the Dog.
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112 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Another fantastic book by Bruce Fogle. This training manual is written clearly and concisely, with step-by-step, illustrated guides to many different exercises. It deals with the basics such as house training, walking on a lead, sit, down, stay etc and with more complex problems such as food guarding, aggression and chasing animals. A fantastic book and a definate must for anyone who is going to get a dog/puppy, has one already or is just interested in dog training. I couldn't live without it!!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it, but I hesitate to call it complete. I think its better to be viewed as a starter book. It gives you an excellent overview of all the different aspects of training a dog, but it doesn't go into much depth on any one subject. For example he talks about the importance of crate training but doesn't talk about how to deal with separation anxiety. In spite of this, if your looking for dog training book this one is worth buying.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I feel that I must agree with the earlier reviewer. As someone who works closely with the re-homing of rescue dogs with behavioural problems I know that there are ways of establishing leadership without having to resort to threatening, forced submission, gadgets or fear. Furthermore, the use of the above can actually serve to worsen the very behaviour it attempts to correct.
Problem behaviours do indeed arise when a dog believes it is pack leader, or Alpha (to use the technical term). The solution to these problems involves the owner taking on the role of pack leader, thus enabling the dog to relax.
Whilst offering some useful training advice, particularly around the basics of `sit' and `heel', this book is not a guide to becoming pack leader. Dog ownership should be a pleasure for all concerned and I would advise owners to look to those methods which enable them to take on the role of Alpha in a completely gentle manner.
Problem behaviours do indeed arise when a dog believes it is pack leader, or Alpha (to use the technical term). The solution to these problems involves the owner taking on the role of pack leader, thus enabling the dog to relax.
Whilst offering some useful training advice, particularly around the basics of `sit' and `heel', this book is not a guide to becoming pack leader. Dog ownership should be a pleasure for all concerned and I would advise owners to look to those methods which enable them to take on the role of Alpha in a completely gentle manner.
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still not arrived after 1 month !!
This item was shipped on 28-August-. I have still not received it one month later!!!!!!
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Laurence A. Mccutcheon
Good Illustrative book
Very good book for training dogs - very easily written with superb stage by stage photos - you cannot go wrong with this book. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by Niloy Mitra
Great read for both a new or experienced dog owner
When we got our new puppy "Merlin" we decided to get a dog training manual. Found this one on Amazon and thought the write ups seemed good so decided to buy a copy. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2008 by Elaine from West Mids
Complete grounding, basic skills
Firstly i must disagree with the first review here, as a veterinary student with speciality in animal behaviour i believe the first reviewer may not be totally able to deal with... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2006
An incomplete guide
The cover states 'approved by the RSPCA, the world's most trusted authority on pet care'.
That the RSPCA endorse such an incomplete and dated guide to dog training is cause for... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2004
Basic training techniques with pretty illustrations
For the UK audience, if you are just beginning basic dog training, then this book might be useful. I was disappointed with the content, for the price I was expecting something... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2002 by Carmel P Smith@signalengineeringdesign.com
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