Educating Your Dog With Love and Understanding

by Schlegl-Kofler, Katharina; Vriends, Matthew M.; Steimer, Christine; Holzner, Renate; Crawford, Elizabeth D.

• ISBN13: 9780812095920
• ISBN10: 0812095928
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-09-01
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co

Summary

A well-trained, obedient dog usually indicates both a contented pet and a happy owner. In this book, Schlegl-Kofler emphasizes the importance of integrating affection and understanding into training methods that apply to all canines, whether they are house pets, hunters, farm dogs, or even guard dogs. 40 color photos. 35 drawings.

Table of Contents

Preface	3	(1)
Why Training Your Dog is Important	4	(7)
Dogs, Then and Now	4	(1)
Which Dog is Right for You?	4	(2)
How to Find the Right Breeder	6	(1)
What to Look for When Choosing a Puppy	6	(1)
Preventive Care for Your Dog	7	(1)
It Doesn't Always Have to Be a Purebred	7	(1)
Start the Training Process Right Away	8	(1)
What the Puppy Has to Learn	8	(1)
Simple Commands	9	(1)
Train Your Pet Gently----and Successfully	10	(1)
Understanding Dogs	11	(9)
Origins of the Dog	11	(1)
How Wolves Live	11	(1)
How Dogs Became Domesticated	12	(1)
Dogs Will Be Dogs	12	(1)
Training Provides a Sense of Security	13	(1)
Only an Able Pack Leader Will Be Accepted	13	(1)
HOW-TO: Canine Language	14	(2)
The Language of the Dogs	16	(1)
How Dogs Learn	17	(2)
The Most Common Misunderstandings between Dog and Human	19	(1)
The Developmental Phases of Puppies	20	(8)
Critical Phases of Development	20	(6)
HOW-TO: Getting Settled	26	(2)
Basic Course for Trainers	28	(4)
Be Consistent	28	(1)
Your Voice Is Crucial	28	(1)
Praise and Scolding	28	(2)
Give Clear Commands	30	(1)
Require Commands to Be Obeyed at Once	30	(1)
Commands Should Be Carried Out to the Letter	30	(1)
Finish the Exercises Correctly	30	(1)
Practice Takes Time	30	(1)
The Right Equipment	31	(1)
Dog Training Programs in Action	32	(2)
Two Levels of Training	32	(1)
Teaching Exercises Properly	32	(1)
``Multilingual'' Training for Dogs	32	(2)
Training a Puppy	34	(9)
The Puppy Learns its Name	34	(1)
Housebreaking	34	(1)
Introduction to the Collar and Leash	35	(1)
Leash Training	35	(1)
Sitting	36	(1)
Coming on Command	37	(1)
Lying Down	38	(1)
Staying Alone	39	(1)
Riding in a Car	40	(1)
Special Types of Advanced Training	41	(1)
Good Behavior Has to Be Learned	41	(2)
Training a Companion Dog	43	(13)
Basic Position	43	(8)
Your Dog as a Recreational Partner	51	(1)
Going for a Walk With Your Pet	52	(1)
Encountering Other Dogs	52	(2)
Plan for Training a Companion Dogs	54	(2)
Dog Breeds and What Makes Them Special	56	(4)
Working and Herding Dogs	56	(1)
Sporting Dogs	56	(1)
Hounds	57	(1)
Terriers	57	(1)
Non-sporting (or Companion) Dogs	58	(1)
Dogs and Children	58	(2)
Index	60	(2)
Useful Addresses and Literature	62