Product Description

One of the reasons we share our lives with dogs is to enjoy their company – while they help us loosen our grip on this no-nonsense, career-driven world. Once you and your canine pal have serious training (for obedience, basic good behavior, and so on) under the belt, you can take the edge off by injecting the whole training process with some fun tricks and games.

Tricks and games are open to dogs of all sizes, shapes, and ages. Every dog can learn to do something they’ll enjoy. A Poodle, for example, can learn to dance. A retriever needs to fetch. Bichon Frises love their parlor tricks. Huskies want to pull a sled, herders love to herd, and so on. As for you, the dog owner, you  need to be sure your pooch knows who’s in charge. You need to be the trainer, not the trained, before you and your dog can move on to tricks and games.

Dog Tricks For Dummies makes trick training fun for you and your dog. You can teach simple tricks, like wagging the tail on command, and more complex ones, like fetching a soda from the refrigerator. This handy guide also shows you how to

• Use basic commands such as Sit, Stay, Down, and Go.
• Teach good manners: Potty in one place, settle in one spot, pick up toys
• Identify your dog's personality: Eager Beaver, Comedian, Bully, and more
• Keep injuries at bay with a health plan
• Teach jumps (and when not to jump)
• Have fun in the snow: Sledding, skijoring, and tunneling
• Go hiking, backpacking, or carting with your dog
• Train your dog to run an agility course
• Play Frisbee and flyball
• Participate in pet therapy and at kids' parties

Sharing your life with a dog shouldn’t be a militaristic venture, selfishly designed around what you want your dog to do. Owning a dog is about joining two different species, two different spirits, in a way that will make the world better for both.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27582 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

From the Back Cover
Easy-to-follow illustrations throughout

The quick and easy way to make trick training fun for you and your dog This fun and friendly guide shows you how to teach your dog tricks, from the simple (wagging his tail) to the extraordinary (fetching a soda from the refrigerator). Dogs of all sizes, shapes, and ages can learn new tricks, and this book's clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to train your special friend to perform.

Discover how to: Teach cool tricks Use basic commands Use tricks to solve behavioral problems Keep your dog motivated Participate in dog sports and games

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author
Sarah Hodgson has been training dogs for more than a decade and has appeared on TV shows such as NBC's Today and The Rosie O'Donnell Show. She is the author of several dog books.

Customer Reviews

Didn't care for it
Nothing new here, lots of talk very little instruction. No new ways of
teaching and no basics, just assumming you know

Tricks
I bought this book about 2 months ago. My female dog already knows some triks, but in this book i also found some new that are interesting for my dog. She is really learning fast and i didn't have any idea what else could i learn her.

Regards,
Petra

Every puppies dream
I have learned so much about teaching a pup easy tricks with this book. My dog learned to ring the bell to go potty. It was easy for this dummy to pick up the concepts and pick the ones I was willing to commit to (cuz it does take practice). The pups love the attention and the stimulation. I wish my mom had a book like this to train me....Really..the book gives great tips on training tricks, but also gives information on understanding and managing dog behavior in general. I highly recommend it.