Family Dog: 16 Weeks to a Well-mannered Dog : a Simple and Time-proven MethodThis time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age - in just sixteen weeks. Whether you're six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively - taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you'll discover: --How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle --The fundamentals of training - from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks --The key to your dog's healthy mental development --The benefits of play and relaxation --How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods --Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say but how you say it --Children and dogs-- learning to take responsibility --Tips on grooming --The best dog diet in the world --First-aid and medical advice And much more. Fully illustrated with more than 200 all-new photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out - and put the fun back in - to give you the pet you've always wanted. |
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User Review - juglicerr - LibraryThingThis is a book for training a pet dog, rather than a working dog. Wolters believes that one should choose a pure-bred puppy, and he has a list of breeds that are better and worse with children ... Read full review
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SELECTING THE FAMILY DOG | 7 |
THE DOGS MENTAL DEVELOPMENT | 13 |
PARt II | 33 |
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