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Publisher: Little, Brown
Edition: 2002
ISBN: 0316610003
Item: DTB138
Ships the next business day.
Summary: Completely revised and updated! Selection, behavior, training, problem prevention/correction and competitive obedience...a favorite for over 20 years!
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Expanded Description:
Completely revised and expanded!!! Training methods are still not totally positive reinforcement, but they have eliminated the Alpha Rollover, discuss Gentle Leaders (not in favor), and are recommending some more moderate methods of training. They have moderated their methods of discipline, but do still use/advise physical discipline in certain cases. Advocates the philosophy that understanding is the key to communication, compassion and communion with your dog. Will tell you how to select a dog to fit your life-style and where to find it, how to read a pedigree, how and when to train, about the proper use of praise and discipline, how to feed and care for your dog, about dogs and protection, and about dog behavior problems and how to correct them. Includes a complete obedience course, and there are specific chapters on city, suburban, and country dogs. Even a chapter on how to deal with the death of a pet.
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