It's Not the Dogs, It's the People! A Dog Trainer's Guide to Training Humans - Softcover

Wilde, Nicole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966772636 ISBN 13: 9780966772630

Publisher: Phantom Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Training dogs is often simple and straightforward, but sometimes training their owners is a bit more of a challenge. In this book on "people-training for dog trianers," Nicole Wilde shares advice based on years of experience as a professional dog trainer. She teaches the reader the basics of "people training," how to coach clients using positive reinforcement and other techniques. In an often humorous section, Wilde describes specific types of difficult personality types, from Angry Agnes to Unmotivated Mo, and how specifically to deal with them. Also covered are handling students in a group class setting, working one on one in private lessons, and understanding and working with family dynamics. An invaluable resource for any dog trainer.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicole Wilde is also the author of Living with Wolfdogs, Wolfdogs A-Z, and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer. She is a full-time professional dog trainer who also works with rescue groups and shelters. Nicole writes various canine-related magazine and newspaper columns, and has spoken at national dog training conferences. She is a professional member of the Assocation of Pet Dog Trainers and is considered an expert on wolf hybrids.

Review:

"Humorous, practical and ever so helpful, this book is a must-read for anyone who trains people to train dogs." -- Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., Author of The Other End of the Leash

"Nicole shares invaluable skills for communicating with owners. Immediately made its way to 'must read' assignment at my instuctors courses." -- Terry Ryan, Legacy Behavior & Training

"Terrific! Insightful, witty, packed full of useful information and rooted in compassion. I can't recommend this book highly enough!" -- Paul Owens, Author of The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

About this edition

• Publisher: Phantom Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0966772636
• ISBN 13: 9780966772630
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136