A Manual on Dog Training

Contents: Acknowledgements. Foreword. Preface. 1. Importance of training. 2. Basic principles. 3. Pup selection. 4. The ideal trainer. 5. Puppy training. 6. Basic equipment. 7. Basic obedience training. 8. Situational training. 9. Tackling bad habits. 10. Advanced training. 11. Frequently asked questions. Further reading.

"This book is meant to help people understand the finer nuances of training their pets. It aims to make the pet owner and potential reader understand that dog training is probably the most important aspect of rearing a pet. People underestimate the damage that an untrained pet can cause, be it emotional, physical, financial or social. This manual brings out the psychological aspects of how canine brain works, and how best the owner can train the pet gently, without punishment. The most modern techniques have been written about to ensure that readers are up-to-date with the best methods used worldwide."