Publisher's Synopsis
The purpose of this book is to provide a simple, brief step-by-step guide to help dog owners train their dogs at home to perform basic commands. It uses simple terms and easy-to-find lists teaching basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, heel, watch me, leave it, don't jump, and don't chase. Leash walking and behavioral issues are also discussed. Positive reinforcement training is the method. A happy dog and a bonded human-dog relationship are the goals. The author is a longtime dog trainer, animal rescuer, and humane society volunteer with a philosophy that focuses on the love and friendship between humans and their dogs. She teaches how you and your dog can be happy together.
