Amazing Pet Tricks

by Kate Eldredge; Jacque Lynn Schultz

• ISBN13: 9780470451663
• ISBN10: 0470451661
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

40 cool tricks you can teach your pet!Ever wonder how you can train your dog and other pets to perform amazing tricks like the ones you see on TV? Now you too can impress family and friends with 40 cool tricks that are a cinch to master with your four-legged companions. You'll learn how to teach the basics that every good dog should know: sit, down, come, and stay. Then you'll move onto the classics, like shake and roll over. And if you really want to captivate your audience, you can learn more advanced tricks, like working with props and taking your show on the road to perform at schools, nursing homes, and other pet-friendly venues.Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you can trust, the ASPCAr Kids books were written by animal lovers for animal lovers-just like you.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Teach your animal friend the basic skills he'll need to know for all the tricks in this book

The Trick Is in the Click

Learn to use a clicker toy to help your companion understand exactly what you want her to do and know when she's got it right

The Magic Touch

Teach your best friend to touch a target or a stick when you ask. This is another tool that will help him learn tricks more easily

Classic Dog Tricks

Shake, roll over, bow, kiss-these are the tricks we have all seen dogs do. Learn how to teach your dog to do all the classics

Trickier Tricks

Spin and twirl, hold a stick, and back up are all a little tougher. But your dog is up to the task. You can even teach him the letters of the alphabet

Spectacular Skits

Put together a few tricks and you've got a show. Try shut the door, jump, and doggy basketball

Fantastic Felines of course cats can learn tricks! Teach yours to shake his paw, high-fi ve, sit up, and weave back and forth through your legs

Down on the Farm

Horses, mules, sheep, goats, cows, ducks, and chickens can all learn tricks. Try the cow bow or the donkey kiss, or teach your chicken to come when you call

Weird and Wacky

Teach tricks to pet fish, turtles, and birds. Have you ever seen a turtle play soccer?

Take Your Show on the Road

Once you and your animal friend have learned an impressive array of tricks, you may want to perform them for other people. Here are some ideas

Resources

About the Authors

About the ASPCA

Index

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