Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it's almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners. It's the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo! Expanded sections/special topics include:
SocializationPositive ReinforcementHouse TrainingCrate TrainingHandling/Collar TouchHow to Stop Unwanted BehaviorHelping Puppies Conquer Their FearsHow Play Teaches Obedience and Emotional ControlHow Not to Play!Lots of New Tricks and GamesAdolescence
Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it's almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners. It's the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo! Expanded sections/special topics include:
SocializationPositive ReinforcementHouse TrainingCrate TrainingHandling/Collar TouchHow to Stop Unwanted BehaviorHelping Puppies Conquer Their FearsHow Play Teaches Obedience and Emotional ControlHow Not to Play!Lots of New Tricks and GamesAdolescence
A humane, effective and concise approach to puppy rearing that gets your pup off to a great start. Covers socializing, crate training, house training and how to use positive reinforcement to get good behavior. Dr. McConnell is a leading animal behaviorist.
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