Correcting Bad Habits in Dogs: The Perfect Problem Solver

There are many positives to be gained from owning a dog companionship, loyalty and the stimulus to adopt more active lifestyle for instance. But the problem behaviors have to be entered on the other side of the balance sheet dogs that consistently misbehave, perhaps by jumping up at people, barking excessively or pulling on the lead, tend to take the pleasure out of dog ownership. This book provides instant advice for despairing owners. It features a double-page spread about six of the most common behavior problems Pulling, Not Coming When Called, Jumping Up and Barking, Stealing and Possessiveness, Destructive Habits and Soiling the House. The reasons for each misbehaviour are diagnosed and then various training methods are suggested to combat it. To chart progress, as eight-page fold-out gives readers training foals and lets them record advances bu attaching stick-on rosettes and stars.