Introduction Summary:
Getting a new puppy or adult dog is always an exciting time for the entire family. There is a good reason why dogs are known as mans best friend and a loyal dog is more than just a pet as they become a beloved member of the family. In order to achieve that level of love and companionship however, it is important to start your puppy or adult dog off on the right foot. A solid grounding in obedience and problem behavior avoidance is essential to making your dog and you happier and healthier. How does your dog sit when you tell him to and mine doesnt?, How can your dog heel to you like that?, Wow! He comes when you tell him to - Sounds familiar? If it does, you need to invest some time into a little bit of basic dog training. Starting to train your dog from a young age is crucial as the first few months of his life is when you will have the greatest influence on him. This is where he is shaped into the dog he is going to be when he is fully grown. The most basic dog training is to get your dog to sit and come. Teaching him those commands is essential for him to learn. These commands are used for various different reasons. If you are in a competition and your dog jumps, making him sit will immediately get him off and come is the all-important one. If you take your dog for a walk, you let him of the leash and you expect him to come back to you, not run around the park with you chasing after him shouting at him to get here right this instance. That would be just downright embarrassing!


Chapters
1: The Basic Commands
2: Training Your New Puppy
3: Leash/Collar Training
4: Head Collar Training
5: Training Collar or Choke Collar
6: Reward Training
7: Crate and House Training
8: Dog Obedience Training
9: Dog Training Issues
10: Advanced Dog Training Exercises
11: More Dog or Puppy Training Issues and Exercises