The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training - Softcover

Owens, Paul; Eckroate, Norma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593375980 ISBN 13: 9781593375980

Publisher: Adams Media, 2007

Synopsis

Gentle, positive, and fun training for you and your dog!

In this updated edition, Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! In addition to the bestselling nonviolent training features that made the prior edition a classic, this second edition includes:

• Updated material on the power of non-force training
• Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of training
• A new tricks section that will provide fun for both you and your dog

With guidance from The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition, you'll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Owens is nationally recognized as a leading proponent of nonviolent training, promoting kindness, respect, and compassion. He has taught thousands of families and individuals to improve the dog-human relationship using nonviolent means. His companion DVD, The Dog Whisperer, has been rated the best family dog training DVD on the market. Paul lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Norma Eckroate is also the coauthor of a number of books on holistic care of humans and animals. She produced the companion DVD to The Dog Whisperer. Norma lives in Los Angeles, CA.

From Library Journal:

Owens, founder of Raise with Praise, Inc. and a certified evaluator for the Delta Society's Animal Assisted Therapy Program, has written a good, basic, reasonably priced introduction to dog training based upon rewarding "successive approximations" of correct behavior. Gone are the leash "pop" and harsher corrections of earlier obedience methods. Nonviolent dog training shapes appropriate behavior with rewards such as food and games. Incorrect behavior is punished by ignoring the dog and by verbal cues such as "oh-oh." There are chapters on clicker training, target stick training, and training gear such as collars and leashes; the nine ingredients of canine optimum health (high-quality diet, play, socialization, quiet time, exercise, employment, rest, training, and healthcare); and human-canine communication. How to teach "sit," "stay," "down," "stand," "come," "heel," "take it," and "drop it" are explained step-by-step and illustrated with photographs. For public libraries.AFlorence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1593375980
• ISBN 13: 9781593375980
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 289