Wendy Volhard - Böcker

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to training dogs, regardless of breed, age, or personality Wondering how you can get Fido to stop climbing up on the furniture? Hoping that your labradoodle will finally learn how to “sit” and “stay?” In the fifth edition of Dog Training For Dummies, readers will benefit from a compilation of the best, most effective training methods for dogs of all ages, personalities, and breeds. Readers will learn basic training commands, different techniques for obedience training, breed-specific strategies for modifying behavior, and more. The book explains how to housetrain your dog and changes and adjustments that can be made to create a happier home and environment for your dog. It also shows you how to address the most common problematic dog behaviors, like excessive barking when someone comes to your door. Inside the book: Expert tips for properly socializing your dog to interact with other dogs and people of all agesStrategies for improving your dog walking abilities and training your dog for bedtimeRecommendations for the best dog training and dog management equipment, including the latest techPerfect for all dog owners, Dog Training For Dummies covers the tips, tricks, strategies, and techniques you need to understand to make training your dog a rewarding and successful experience.

A complete revision of a ground-breaking reference. Designed to provide updated information found in the original book, as well as lots of new topics, and a new organization--this second edition is more user-friendly than ever! Readers will get the latest on:* Healthful diets for dogs of every age and activity level* How to modify your dog's diet to best meet seasonal needs* Natural ways to keep your dog healthy throughout all stages of life* How to care for a dog in poor health* The vaccine controversy--the pros, the cons and how to sort them out Homeopathic remedies* Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, chiropractics and use of medicinal herbs