The Trick is in the Training: Dozens of Fun Tricks to Teach Your Dog - Softcover

9780764142116: The Trick is in the Training: Dozens of Fun Tricks to Teach Your Dog
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Canine tricks are showy extensions of a dogs natural behavior. Training dogs to perform tricks enhances the bond between pet and owner and adds to playtime fun.
This updated book shows dog owners in words and pictures how to train their pet to perform both simple and complicated tricks. After reviewing four basic commandssit, down, stand, and staythe book instructs on progressing to behaviors such as jump through a hoop, weave through legs, balance a biscuit, and many others. The authors present step-by-step instructions for dozens of fun tricks, and offer tips and suggestions to help readers work through problems. Successful training can lead to enhanced pet therapy visits, success in talent competitions, and perhaps even a part in a local stage production. The dog-and-handler team that progresses through all of this books behaviors will develop talents that could lead to public performance. But even dog owners who arent interesting in progressing to that level can learn much from the ideas and instruction presented in this book. This new edition presents all-new photos plus a full chapter of new tricksmore opportunities than ever for dogs and handlers to have fun together.

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Canine "tricks" are showy extensions of a dog's natural behavior. Open this book and discover how training dogs to perform tricks enhances the bond between pet and owner and adds to playtime fun. This new edition shows you how to your train your pet to perform both simple and complicated tricks. After reviewing four basic commands-- sit, down, stand, and stay--you and your dog will progress to maneuvers that include -- jump through a hoop, weave through legs, balance a biscuit, -- and many others. You'll also get tips on putting your dog's training to use--just for fun, in competitive shows, and even for roles in films. Instructive how-to color photos and hundreds of practical tips will make training easier, both for you and for your pet.

New in this edition: A full chapter of brand-new tricks
Filled with color photos

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"For any dog lover who wants to do more with their canine,"The Trick is in the Training" is a solid resource. Recommended.
--The Midwest Book Review

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  • PublisherB E S Pub Co
  • Publication date2010
  • ISBN 10 0764142119
  • ISBN 13 9780764142116
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages104

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