General Obedience Practical Guide by Mckenzie Ryan (2 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A Practical Guide to Building Reliable, Real-World Manners for Every DogMost owners don't want a sport champion. They want a dog that listens - on walks, at the door, around guests, and when the world gets more interesting than you are.That is the real goal of general obedience.General Obedience is a clear, practical field manual for everyday dogs and the people who live with them. It bridges the gap between 'he knows it at home' and 'he listens when it matters,' without fluff, without gimmicks, and without pretending food alone always wins against squirrels, other dogs, or the excitement of visitors. Inside, you'll learn how to: - Communicate so your dog can actually understand - cues, timing, body language, and follow-through- Build the manners that change daily life: attention, sit, down, stay, wait, recall, loose-leash walking, leave it, drop it, place, and settle- Use tools as information, not anger - reinforcement first, fair structure when the environment pays better than you do- Proof skills through distraction so they hold up in real neighborhoods, not just quiet living rooms- Fix door manners, jumping, and public walking without rehearsing the problem- Build a simple daily rhythm that maintains manners for life- Know when to troubleshoot yourself - and when to get skilled helpThis is not a book about producing a robot or a trial dog. It is about producing a dog who walks politely, comes when called, settles when asked, greets without knocking people over, and can be handled for care without a fight.Clean practice. Clear rules. Real-world reliability.That is general obedience - and it is already within reach.…