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The Puppy Primer
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Perfect for puppy class trainers and self-guided training, too! Engaging, humorous and easy to follow, the updated Puppy Primer is packed with positive reinforcement tips and tricks, special topics and more.
Rated 5 Stars on Amazon.com!
You barked. We heard you!
“More, more!” said trainers and dog owners. So we dug in – and here it is! An updated and expanded version of our best-selling Puppy Primer, used by thousands of trainers across the U.S. New dog owners love it because it provides clear and concise information that makes training effective and fun. It's tone is upbeat and encouraging, yet it is chock full of even more useful information that every puppy owner needs.
What's new?
Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it’s almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners – especially important in today’s economy. It’s the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo!
Expanded sections/special topics include:
~ Socialization
~ Positive Reinforcement
~ House Training
~ Crate Training
~ Handling/Collar Touch
~ How to Stop Unwanted Behavior
~ Helping Puppies Conquer Their Fears
~ How Play Teaches Obedience and
Emotional Control
~ How Not to Play!
~ Lots of New Tricks and Games
~ Adolescence
Exercises include:
~ Sit
~ Down
~ Stand
~ Come
~ No Jumping Up
~ Walking Side by Side
~ Games like Fetch, Find the Toy, etc.
~ Take It/Drop It
~ Puppy Pause (Precursor to Stay)
ATTENTION DOG TRAINERS
The Puppy Primer is designed as a guide for puppy classes based on positive training methods. Join hundreds of professional dog trainers across the country who rely on this book to help set the standard for excellence in puppy training. Wholesale prices are available.
- Description:
Paperback
Publisher: McConnell Publishing, Ltd
Edition: 2nd ( 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 189176713-5
ISBN-13: 978-1891767135
Product Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches - Author:
Patricia McConnell PhD and Brenda Scidmore - Publish date:
2/22/10 - Number of pages: 117
"The Puppy Primer is the perfect guide for all dog lovers, no matter how many dogs you have raised or lived with. It reminds me just how good an educator and trainer Patricia McConnell is. There are no quick fixes when it comes to training, but this primer might just come close." - Claudia Kawczynska, Senior Editor, Bark Magazine
"Very helpful guide... I had heard the author on NPR and read other books of hers so I figured I could trust her for good advice." - Elizabeth Savino on Amazon Customer Reviews
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Introduction
