Short description
Canine expert Stilwell, host of the hit BBC television series It's Me or the Dog, shows readers how to train their dogs out of even the most difficult and persistent bad behaviors. Full color.
Long description
Victoria Stilwell, star of the UK television series It's Me or the Dog, is the premier dog trainer of the UK, and now she is bringing her expertise to the US in her first book. Her spunky attitude and British origin are similar to that of the What Not to Wear ladies. No matter how problematic your dog is, she can help--with specific training techniques that you can do right from the book. You don't have to hire an expensive dog trainer once you have her expert advice right at your fingertips. This is one book that every dog owner must have.
Some pet pointers:
* If you are newly married and your dog won???t allow your husband in bed with you, he should give the dog a treat whenever he enters the room, as well as whenever he sits near you. The dog will learn to like him
* If your dog refuses to walk on a leash, sit down whenever he sits down and wait until he gets bored and is ready to move.
* If your dog barks to get your attention, ignore him.& nbsp; Do not look at him or speak to him.& nbsp; & nbsp; Soon he will learn that his behavior won???t reward him with attention. When he is quiet, then give him your attention.
* Only give a signal or command once. If you repeat cues over and over, you are teaching your dog to sit, for example, on the fourth time you say the word.
* Remember that you can only correct a dog effectively within two seconds of the wrong behavior. Otherwise he will have no idea what you are correcting him for.
* If your puppy can???t get the hang of peeing outside, break the habit by teaching him that he only gets the fun of a walk after he has eliminated.