Synopses & Reviews
Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time,
Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure.
Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks. In
Family Dog Wolters teaches: * How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle
* The benefits of play and relaxation
* Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say, but how you say it
* All the fundamentals of training-- house-breaking, basic commands, and tricks
* Tips on grooming
* The best dog diet in the world
* First-aid and medical advice, and much more
More than 200 all-new pictures in chronological, step-by-step sequence illustrate exactly what to do with your pet in a way that takes the frustration out of training and works for all breeds and any age.
Synopsis
This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age - in just sixteen weeks. Whether you're six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively - taking only minutes a day.
In
Family Dog, you'll discover:
--How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle
--The fundamentals of training - from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks
--The key to your dog's healthy mental development
--The benefits of play and relaxation
--How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods
--Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say but how you say it
--Children and dogs-- learning to take responsibility
--Tips on grooming
--The best dog diet in the world
--First-aid and medical advice
And much more.
Fully illustrated with more than 200 all-new photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out - and put the fun back in - to give you the pet you've always wanted.
Synopsis
The bestselling dog training manual that will give you the perfect family pet--from the author of Water Dog. This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age--in just sixteen weeks. Whether you're six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively--taking only minutes a day.
In
Family Dog, you'll discover:
- How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle
- The fundamentals of training--from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks
- The key to your dog's healthy mental development
- The benefits of play and relaxation
- How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods
- Talking with your dog--it's not what you say but how you say it
- Children and dogs--learning to take responsibility
- Tips on grooming
- The best dog diet in the world
- First-aid and medical advice
- And much more...
Fully illustrated with more than 200 all-new photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out--and put the fun back in--to give you the pet you've always wanted.
About the Author
Richard A. Wolters was director of the North American Hunting Retriever Association and president of the Retriever Club of Westchester County, NY, as well as retriever columnist for Gun Dog magazine. A recognized expert who lectured widely and conducted many seminars, his The Labrador Retriever was named Best Dog Book of the Year by the Dog Writers Association of America.