Train Your Dog Positively: Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!Victoria Stilwell, positive reinforcement dog trainer and star of the hit Smithsonian Channel TV show, Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs, explains how to use her force-free, scientifically-backed training methods to solve common canine behavior problems. Victoria Stilwell, America's favorite no-nonsense trainer, has rehabilitated some of the world's most difficult dogs—and now she's revealing her scientifically proven behavioral training secrets for you to use at home. Victoria's all-new training guide shows how positive reinforcement is more effective than other methods: by changing the way your dog thinks, feels, and learns, you can actually encourage your dog to want to behave. With tips and tricks for understanding canine language, harnessing the power of reward-based training, and tapping into dogs' natural instincts, there are no hopeless cases! So get ready to boost your dog's confidence, improve your communication, and build your bond with your best friend today. |
Contents
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The Power of Positive Training 3 | 31 |
The Future of Dog Training | 43 |
Understanding Canine Language 5 | 51 |
Behavioral Training Solutions | 89 |
Building a Solid Foundation 9 | 103 |
Easing Separation Distress | 115 |
Compulsive Behavior | 133 |
From Resource Guarding to Leash | 151 |
Stealing Running | 191 |
Resources | 225 |
About the Author | 239 |
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