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Review Teoti Anderson's book is the penultimate resource for every pet parent at any stage of their dog's training journey. Easy to use and practical to apply, these tips are the only ones you need to learn to train positively. Perfect for puppies, adult dogs, rescues, and seniors, Teoti is your dog's "second" best friend. High praise for a dog training book that gets it right!-- "Carol Bryant, Immediate Past President, Dog Writers Association of America, Founder of FidoseofReality.com"When it comes to training a dog, here's everything a new owner needs to know. Experienced owners can learn some new tricks, too. Teoti Anderson is the expert and offers great advice.-- "Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, award-wiinning author of fifteen dog books and Dalmatian owner."This detailed and wonderfully engaging guide to positive dog training should be on every pet parents reading list. Whether raising a puppy, looking to address behavior problems, or pursuing overall better communication with your dog, Teoti provides the means to do so in the most efficient, effective, and enjoyable manner.-- "Andrea Arden, pet expert for The Today Show, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and Animal Planet's Pet Expert." Product Description The one training manual every dog owner needs!25 behavior problems solved, from barking and begging to stealing and fear biting24 fun tricks to teach your dog, like backing up, dancing, taking a bow, and putting toys awayThe basics of training: how dogs learn, communication, and canine sensesPuppy training, including house-training, basic cues, socialization, manners, and life skillsPositive training principles, the science of how they work, and methods like lures, rewards, and clicker trainingStep-by-step instructions and a comprehensive training program for any dog from puppy to adolescent to seniorAuthor Teoti Anderson provides the last word on dog training. Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, now available in paperback, is the most comprehensive single volume ever written on the subject and is the one training manual every dog caregiver needs in his or her home!Dogs have a great affinity for humans—they have an uncanny, almost intuitive understanding of our moods. However, dogs are not born knowing how to live with us. They inherit a set of species-specific behaviors that oftentimes clash with how we want them to behave in our houses and in our lives. This is where training comes in. Training your dog means you give him the tools to understand what behaviors are acceptable as the family dog.When it comes to dog-training books, owners can be overwhelmed by choice, with literally thousands of titles available. Finally, there is one book that can do the training of thousands—Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every topic: from the puppy's first lessons and house-training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors.Let respected dog trainer and dog behavior expert Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, show you easy and reliable ways to train your dog! Inside this book, Teoti offers straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, all based on her success-oriented positive-training methods. From selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, Ultimate Guide to Dog Training will remain an indispensable guide for any dog parent for years to come.Inside, you'll find complete puppy training, from house-training to socialization; an easy-to-understand scientific explanation of positive training methods; clear step-by-step instructions for the clicker training method; a comprehensive training program for teenage and adult dogs, from beginner to advanced; training important skills like Sit, Stay, and Come (the recall); an introduction and basic overview of 35 dog sports and activities, from obedience and agility trials to weight pulls, dock diving, skijorin