Training Your Dog: The Step-by-Step Manual (Howell reference books) [Hardcover]

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (February 18, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087605775X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876057759
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  

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Customer Reviews

This is an "old fashion" dog training method - give a command once, physically place dog in position, and if required physically hold dog in position until released. It seems harsh to some people, but it is working for me where gentler methods have failed.
I picked this book up because it is used in the 8 week obedience class I just started. I tried home obedience for 6 weeks after reading 2 or 3 "treat/praise motivational" method books (no hands on the dog), including "Teach Your New Dog Old Tricks". For MY DOG the "treat" methods were really frustrating for both of us. After weeks and countless hours of training she would sit (not on command) and look for a treat - she new she got a treat when she sat but not what "sit" meant!
After only 1 hour of class and 3 days of "homework" (about 30min to 1 hour a day) out of this book, she sits (right away), holds the sit for 1 min+ until released, holds a down for 5 min+ until released and is well on her way to heeling and holding a "down" for 30min.
If you are having trouble with the "modern" training methods, this book is a MUST. (by the way, my dog is an extremely submissive, some what timid English Springer Spaniel)

I first purchased this book in 1984 on the advice of the breeder from whom we purchased a Bernese Mountain Dog. I have used this book as a guide for my past 4 dogs and still find it useful. It is an easy manual to follow and use while giving an excellent, easy to understand insights on your dog's point of view and your dog's natural instincts. It is interesting to note it has not been updated since 1983, but is still topical and fresh.

 

Training Your Dog: The Step-by-Step Manual (Howell reference books) [Hardcover]