Publisher's Synopsis
This book is the result of many years of work toward the author's ultimate goal, a method of obedience training that revolves around refining the communication skills between dogs and their people. Her theme throughout is that training, whether it be manners for the household pet or advanced exercises for the competition dog, can be an enjoyable experience for both people and their dogs. This is a one-stop, easy-to-follow, user-friendly book. It's a programme designed to produce happy, compliant pets and gentle, stress-free owners. Also included are chapters on the evolution of training, how to prevent problems and problem-solving and information for instructors on how to teach an effective class.