Animal Training

This is a book for the enlightened dog owners - a groundbreaking, "whole-dog" approach to raising a puppy, from the halls of one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world. Nowhere else will readers find this whole-dog approach, a unique combination of training, behavior, and health care.

Dog training is full of differing opinions, myths, and old wives' tales. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what theory is the best for training your dog? The Evolution of Dog Training details how to teach your dog, one step at a time, without causing your dog pain or fear. It carefully explains how training with choke chains started and why trainers are now using clickers instead. You'll also learn what current research and scientific studies tell us about how dogs learn, making it easier to a turn your beloved pet into a well-behaved dog.

Raising Your Dream Dog: The Complete Guide to Training a Happy, Well-Behaved Puppy—from the First Day Home to Lifelong Obedience. Are you ready to transform your energetic puppy into a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion—even with a busy schedule? This audiobook is your complete guide to raising a dog you can trust in any situation. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or looking to refresh your training approach, Raising Your Dream Dog gives you the proven tools, time-saving systems, and science-based techniques you need to succeed.

Hundefitness: Artgerechte, alltagstaugliche und motivierende Trainings-Ideen für topfitte Vierbeiner bis ins hohe Alter. Ihr Hund ist eine treue Seele, allerdings auch eine faule? Er liegt gerne auf dem Sofa und bevorzugt gemütliche Spazierrunden? Womöglich schleppt er auch schon das eine oder andere Extrapfund mit sich herum oder leidet sogar an leichten Schmerzen? Dann schnappen Sie sich diesen Ratgeber und bringen Sie Ihren Vierbeiner (wieder) in Topform! Ein Hund gehört heutzutage ganz selbstverständlich zur Familie.

Tilly, Magic Spirit and the rest of the Junior Squad are training with a top eventer for a week. There's a lot of hard work and a lot to learn if they are all to achieve their dreams. To be the best, you have to train like the best, and Tilly and her friends' team spirit is pushed to the limit.

Do you need help training your puppy? Do you want your dog to listen to you? You have come to the right place! The Puppy Head Start is designed to give dog owners all the information they need to successfully raise and train their puppy.

Unlock the secrets of a truly happy and healthy cat with The Cat Companion — a full-length, heartfelt guide for cat lovers who want to do more than just feed and shelter their feline friend. This isn’t your typical how-to book filled with generic advice and technical jargon. Instead, it’s a practical, easy-to-follow companion designed to help you understand the why behind your cat’s behavior, needs, and unique quirks.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your edge, this book invites you to step beyond the basics and into the deeper world of canine-human connection. Because great training isn’t just about controlling behavior—it’s about building a language of trust, respect, and understanding.

Written by an expert breeder and owner herself, Rosemary Kendall, writes in a fun and entertaining way about Persian cats while packing the book full of useful hints and tips about these cute and adorable long-haired cats.

Bringing a puppy home is one of life’s purest joys—but it also comes with chewed furniture, puddles on the rug, nipped fingers, and a fair share of frustration. Too often, new owners set out with the best intentions only to find themselves overwhelmed by chaos, confusion, and mixed signals. This guide reveals the 10 most common training mistakes new puppy owners make—and how to avoid them. With real-world examples, clear explanations, and positive solutions, it reframes training not as a battle of wills, but as a partnership built on trust, communication, and consistency.

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog—or are thinking about getting one—A Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household. What should you do if you need to...

Cane Corso Erziehung - von der Welpenerziehung und Stubenreinheit über Hundespiele bis zur Erziehung des erwachsenen Cane Corso. Der einzigartige Charakter der Cane Corso macht ihn zu einem Traumhund, wenn die Erziehung vom Welpenalter an stimmt. In diesem Buch lesen Sie, wie Sie aus Ihren Cane Corso Welpen einen treuen Begleiter fürs Leben machen. Ganz ohne Gewalt und ohne sinnentleerte Unterwerfung, sondern mit Liebe und Konsequenz. Viele Fragen werden beantwortet.

This is a comprehensive and no-nonsense guide, to some of the most effective and popular dog and puppy training techniques used by professional trainers and dog lovers everywhere. All the information here is based on tried and tested methods, giving you the chance to choose and apply whichever approach works for you and your pooch. It's not a one size fits all, but, it's a good starting point for your journey toward achieving a happy, healthy, and obedient furry companion.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is about much more than teaching the basics such as sit, down and come. It includes practical information about introducing your puppy to the world, house-training (including using a crate), health care, advice from nationally recognized breed experts, what to expect at every developmental stage and the right time to start home and group training.

In "Cat IQ Training", author Melanie Alvarado shares her journey from a perplexed cat owner to a renowned feline behavior expert. Drawing from her background in pedagogic studies, Melanie understands the common struggle of cat owners who yearn for a harmonious relationship with their furry companions. She's been there herself, and she knows what it's like to face behavior challenges that seem insurmountable.

Das perfekte Buch für alle Halter eines Labrador Retrievers. Alle wichtigen Informationen und Tipps für die angemessene Förderung und Erziehung Ihres treuen Vierbeiners. Labrador Retriever sind unvergleichlich treue und liebevolle Haustiere und deshalb perfekte Begleiter auf unserem Lebensweg. Sie vertrauen sich uns vollständig an und überschütten uns mit ihrer bedingungslosen Liebe und Zuneigung. Gerade deshalb ist es von so großer Bedeutung, dass wir uns pflichtbewusst um sie kümmern und uns ausreichend informieren.

Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure in "Dog Training Day," the first book in "The Adventures of Max and Penny" series! In this funny children's book, Max, the lovable talking dog, embarks on an exciting trip aboard a packed dog bus headed to dog training class. Max is joined by his buddy Rufus as they meet other dogs and have a blast goofing around on the agility and exercise machines at the training facility.

Wer möchte ihn nicht, den problemlosen Vierbeiner, der mit uns durch dick und dünn geht? Dabei ist es keine Zauberei, solch einen Traumhund zu besitzen. Die Grundvoraussetzung schaffen Sie selbst, indem Sie Ihren Welpen von Anfang an richtig erziehen. In diesem Ratgeber von der erfahrenen und erfolgreichen Hundetrainerin Katharina Schlegl-Kofler erhalten Sie ein optimales Trainingsprogramm mit Übungsplänen für die ersten acht Wochen Ihres Welpen im neuen Zuhause. Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen machen alles leicht nachvollziehbar.

Your dog wants to make you happy—and when you discover the power of positive reinforcement, you’ll unlock a whole new world of training success. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, helping a rescue adjust, or tackling bad habits in a long-time companion, this guide will help you transform your dog’s behavior. Becoming a dog whisperer is simpler than you think—it’s all about connection. Every dog wants to please their people, and positive reinforcement makes that connection clear, rewarding good behavior and building trust with every command.

You will not find a more complete and comprehensive collection, in one series, of valuable information covering such a wide range of topics on owner training an assistance dog! No gimmicks or fads, just the same science we already know explained to dogs and their humans alike, in smart and simple terms.