Come, Sit, Stay E-Book

Arden Moore

• Herausgeber: CompanionHouse Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 26

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2012

Beschreibung

From Arden Moore, the award-winning author and host of "Pet Show, Oh! Behave" on Pet Life Radio, comes a must-have handbook for anyone who wants to learn a dog the right way. Filled with amazing illustrations and quirky scenarios, Moore lays down the cornerstones for your dog's obedience and training with three basic commands, gives tips and tricks, and warns about mistakes that first-time pet owners may sometimes make that could set back the training of their dog. Moore belongs to the Dog Writers Association of America and the Association of Veterinary Communicators. Her straightforward approach to dog training uses positive reinforcement. She provides simple-to-understand step-by-step instructions and guidance, as well as the logic and reasoning behind each step. Her insightful reasoning, calm demeanor, and can-do attitude make her book more than just a manual—it's an entertaining treat filled with golden nuggets of wisdom and common sense. Whether laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning or eradicating behavioral problems, this book can help even the most out-of-control pet owners take back the reigns and form a lasting bond with their dog. For example, a common mistake sometimes made by first-time pet owners when dog training is using the dog's name when correcting their pet: "No, Rover! Bad dog!" Doing this will prevent your dog from listening the next time that it's called to come to you out of fear of being in trouble again. Instead, you should use an agreed-upon word, vocalization (like a growl), or whistle to convey displeasure—never the dog's name. To read Come Sit Stay is to understand your dog and build a lasting respect and relationship with your family pet. It's never too late to train your dog to have better behavior or to understand what your pet is thinking when it's doing the bad behaviors that it does, such as jumping on strangers, digging up your backyard, running away, or chewing on shoes and furniture. Understanding the mentality of your pet will better serve to train your dog and to fix problematic behaviors faster. Whether laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning or eradicating behavioral problems, this book can help even the most out-of-control pet owners take back the reigns and form a lasting bond with their dog.

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the earlier edition as follows:

Moore, Arden.

Come, sit, stay / by Arden Moore ; illustrations by Buck Jones.

p. cm.— (Simple solutions)

ISBN-10: 1-931993-42-4 (softcover : alk. paper)

ISBN-13: 978-1-931993-42-5 (softcover : alk. paper)

eISBN-13: 978-1-62008-060-3

1. Dogs—Training . I. Jones, Buck, ill. II. Title. III. Series: Simple solutions (Irvine, Calif.)

SF431.M818 2004

636.7’0887—dc22

2004003346

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Printed and bound in China.

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Contents

Let’s Get Started

Come, Canine, Come

Sitting Pretty

Staying Power

Let’s Call It a Wrap

Let’sGetStarted

If only we could wave a magic wand over every dog on this planet so that with one swish canines from all continents would automatically heed these three vital cues: come, sit, stay. There are many reasons why these three cues are so doggone vital. First and foremost, they can be lifesavers.

Say, for example, you have a dog who’s determined to chase a squirrel into the street. If he had learned to heed the come cue, he would hit the brakes, stop, turn around and return safely to you after hearing you call “Come!” Also, if your dog learns the come cue, you’ll never again have to coax, beg or chase your dog home. Simply say “Come!”

Dog owners love to show off their dogs, whether they’re at home, in public or visiting friends. Secretly, they want their well-mannered dogs to earn compliments for good behavior from their friends, family and even the general public. For their part, the dogs unabashedly solicit head pats and treats.

Having a dog who understands these basic cues will do wonders for both of you. For instance, when the doorbell chimes and your dog bolts ahead of you to the front door, imagine the praise you both will receive when you simply ask your dog to sit, and he resists the urge to jump on your visitor. Instead, he quickly complies with your cue, allowing your guest to enter without being tackled.