Puppy Training

Training is the first concern of every new puppy owner, and this illustrated guide offers expert guidance to get every owner and puppy on the right track. Once your puppy is well trained, he'll be a joy to live with. He will be welcomed in your community and will make you proud whether you're traveling with him, entertaining guests at home, or just hanging out with the family. Here is what you need to know: *House-Training, everything the owner needs to know to start off with the puppy in the home, getting him acclimated to the new environment, and teaching him the basic principles of house-training *How to crate-train a puppy and the best ways to use (and not use) a dog crate *Canine communication, good manners, and socialization *Walking on a loose leash *Sit, down, stay, come, and stand *Advanced training coaches the owner on how to work with his or her dog off leash, adding distance and distractions *And more! Each lesson is broken down into steps and illustrated by photography to assist the owner. Critical to the success of every puppy owner is solving potential behavioral issues, and the book offers solutions to various problems, including jumping