Good Dog 101

by DAHL, CRISTINE

• ISBN13: 9781570615177
• ISBN10: 1570615179
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-10-16
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Summary

In this revolutionary training manual, learn how to alter your dog's bad behavior using easy, step-by-step instructions. From peeing on the couch to barking and jumping on houseguests, each problem is individually explained with simple directions for fixing even the worst of bad manners. Additional features include: An overview of other training methods and why they're outdated or even harmful to your pet, Special instructions for puppies and geriatric dogs, Added tips and methods for especially problematic behavior, Recommendations for cruelty-free toys and training products. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
An Introduction to My Training Philosophy	p. 1
A Brief History of Dog Training	p. 5
The Military/Traditional Model of Training	p. 13
Problems with the Traditional Model	p. 25
Animal Learning Theory and Positive Training	p. 45
The Cristine Dahl Method	p. 57
Common Canine Behavior Problems and How to Resolve Them	p. 79
Basic Obedience	p. 83
Name Recognition	p. 85
Sit	p. 87
Stand	p. 90
Lie Down	p. 92
Leave-It	p. 94
Drop	p. 95
Go to Mat	p. 96
Tug	p. 99
Special Instructions for Kids	p. 100
Potty Training	p. 103
Starting Out Right: Adolescent and Adult Patty Management	p. 104
Adult Dog Potty Crate Training	p. 106
Adult Dog Indoor Potty Area	p. 108
Adult Male Dog Urinating on Plants and Furniture	p. 109
Adult Dog Elimination Under Furniture	p. 111
Adult Dog Elimination on Carpets and Rugs	p. 113
Adult Dog Elimination on Non-Carpeted Floors	p. 115
Adult Dog Teaching Bell Signal to Go Potty	p. 117
Recall	p. 119
Starting Out Right: The Formal Recall	p. 130
Dog Won't Come from the Yard or Inside the House When Called	p. 122
Dog Won't Come from the Dog Park When Called	p. 125
Dog Won't Come When Called in Emergency Situation	p. 127
Barking	p. 131
Alert/Watchdog: Barking at Visitors to the Home	p. 132
Guard Barking: Barking at Visitors to the Home	p. 135
Excitement: Barking in the Car at Nothing in Particular	p. 138
Barrier Frustration: Barking in the Car at Other Dogs	p. 140
Prey Drive: Barking in the Car at Bikes, Motorcycles, and Joggers	p. 141
Boredom Barking: Barking Incessantly in Owner Absence	p. 145
Separation Anxiety: Barking Incessantly in Owner Absence	p. 147
Attention-Seeking: Barking Plus Other Behaviors	p. 151
Other Greeting Problems	p. 155
Bursting Out the Front Door upon Your Departure	p. 156
Bursting Out the Front Door as Guests Arrive	p. 157
Jumping Up upon Your Arrival Home	p. 160
Jumping Up on Visitors to Your Home	p. 161
Jumping Up on Adult Family Members	p. 163
Jumping Up on Children in the Family	p. 165
Jumping Up on Strangers in Public	p. 166
Crotch Targeting You and Family Members	p. 168
Crotch Targeting Visitors to the Home	p. 170
Crotch Targeting Strangers in Public	p. 173
Humping Family Members and Guests	p. 175
Humping Other Dogs	p. 177
Humping Furniture and Other Home Accessories	p. 179
Chewing	p. 183
Chewing on Shoes	p. 184
Chewing on Soft Furniture	p. 185
Chewing on Hard Furniture and Fixtures	p. 187
Chewing on Clothes, Blankets, Towels, and Rugs	p. 188
Stealing	p. 191
Stealing Laundry	p. 192
Stealing and Scavenging Through Garbage	p. 193
Stealing Food from Plates and Counters	p. 195
Stealing Paper Products	p. 198
Digging and Burying	p. 201
Digging in the Garden	p. 201
Digging in Grass	p. 203
Digging in Furniture	p. 204
Burying in the Yard	p. 206
Burying in Furniture and Linens	p. 209
Leash Problems	p. 213
Pulling on Leash	p. 213
Playful Lunging on Leash at Other Dogs	p. 216
Extreme Lunging on Leash at Other Dogs	p. 218
Lunging on Leash After Squirrels and Other Non-Dogs	p. 219
Lunging on Leash After Bikers, Boarders, Skaters, Strollers, Cars, Trucks, and/or Motorcycles	p. 223
Lunging on Leash After Strangers	p. 227
Aggression	p. 229
Aggressive Display During Handling	p. 229
Aggressive Behavior Around Resources	p. 231
Mouthing and Nipping During Play	p. 233
The Puppy	p. 235
Socialization	p. 236
Biting	p. 238
Housetraining	p. 241
Crate Potty Training	p. 243
Indoor Potty Training	p. 245
Puppy Potty Training Tips	p. 246
Chew Training	p. 247
Body Handling	p. 250
Resource Guarding	p. 252
Alone Training	p. 255
Play	p. 257
Puppies Mouthing People	p. 259
The Geriatric Dog	p. 261
Physical and Mental Changes	p. 261
General Environment	p. 262
Alone and Resting Times	p. 263
Hearing and Sight Impairment	p. 263
Potty Accidents	p. 263
Recommended Toys and Products	p. 265
Work-to-Eat Puzzles	p. 267
Activity Toys	p. 269
Puzzle Toys and Brain Teasers (Non-Food)	p. 270
Long-Term Chew Items	p. 270
For Puppies	p. 271
For Geriatric and Special Needs Dogs	p. 272
Potty Tools	p. 273
Basic Training Necessities	p. 274
Noteworthy Specialty Products	p. 275
Confinement and Management Necessities	p. 276
Index	p. 277
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