Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs: Learn to Gain the Obedience and Trust of Your Doy by Understanding the ...

A dog with bad habits is no fun to own. Whether it barks constantly while you are out of the house, acts aggressively towards visitors, or steals food from the table, the badly behaved dog is a walking problem. This clearly illustrated book, written by an authority on canine behavior, gives the despairing owner answers to all the common problems. Colin Tennant presents fascinating insights into canine psychology and explains why dogs behave as they do when they are part of the family pack. His exercises show how dogs can be retrained through a system of reward and deterrence that makes bad behavior a thing of the past. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step photos, this book is essential reading for all dog owners. [picture captions] Discouraging attention seeking Obedience tips Stopping a dog from jumping up Toys and other training aids Recall exercises Dealing with car sickness Toilet training in the home The art of giving commands How to use food rewards Overcoming phobias and fears Introducing a n...