Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0764567225
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
With the proliferation of titles in the market today, why another book on pet dog training?
Because most of them sound wonderful, but don’t work! And the dogs being trained often develop problems as a result.  Frustrated pet owners are looking for practical, humane answers — that provide results.
The experienced approach contained in The ABC Practical Training Guide has proven itself with over 40,000 dog owners across the United States and Canada who have found their answers “as simple as ABC.”
Download Description:
With the proliferation of titles in the market today, why another book on pet dog training?
Because most of them sound wonderful, but don’t work! And the dogs being trained often develop problems as a result.  Frustrated pet owners are looking for practical, humane answers — that provide results.
The experienced approach contained in The ABC Practical Training Guide has proven itself with over 40,000 dog owners across the United States and Canada who have found their answers “”as simple as ABC.”"
Customer Reviews
Very good learning theory info, but a little lacking in practical. by Deena M. Morando
I really liked this book, especially the clear discussions about learning theory, using both positives and aversives correctly. How to teach most basic manners skills. I was, however, surprised by the omission of teaching a dog not to pull on leash! This is one of the most common complaints of dog owners, yet it is not covered in this book. Other than that, great stuff.
Exactly what I was looking for by JBG
I am a new dog owner and have been looking for a book to help me train my new dog.
After searching and reading reviews here on amazon I ordered a few books. It happened to be during the holidays so I still don’t have them (that’s another story). However, in the mean time, I found a used copy of this book at a local used book store. I have to say I am very pleased with it.
If you read the reviews of the popular basic dog training books here on Amazon you can be really confused about what to do. Does pack theory work? Is there a dominance hierarchy? Are choke chains cruel? Can positive reinforcement alone work? What should I be expecting of my dog? Lots of questions and recommendations that seem at odds with one another.
The author of this book cuts through a lot of that and really makes a lot of sense. Further, he gives practical, step by step advice on how to handle problems and do very basic dog training. Actual things you can use to make a difference to your dog. After reading about half of his book I was immediately able to make use of his recommendations and techniques and my dog responded. Obviously there is no magic, it will take work on my part, but I could see improvement right away.
Further he lays out some things that seem pretty basic in hind site, but I as a new dog owner didn’t realize. Important things, like don’t let your dog play with cloth toys and then expect your dog not to think every cloth thing (like a sock) is a toy.
He talks about different collars to use during training, on leash v. off leash training, good and bad toys, good and bad trainers. He spends a good deal of time teaching you how your dog learns and how any training is making use of those basic concepts. He also makes sure you understand that if you own a dog, all your interaction with it is “dog training” and that you may very well be teaching the dog things you had no idea you were teaching him good and bad (usually bad).
His focus is always on praise and reward, but understands that actual correction is appropriate as well when done properly, however none of the specific instructions he offers that I have read so far ever include any kind of physical correction, it is always things like withdrawing attention, stern commands, a cross look.
He offers practical steps for what he calls foundation training, come, sit, stay, which to a new dog owner like myself is really important.
Anyway, after only reading half the book and only using its advice for about 3 days I have to say I am 100% happy with this book.
Fantasic by Matty G
Well written, funtional, intelligent, effective, practical.
This is one of the best I’ve read so far.
You will not be dissapointed.
How to make “pack theory” work to one’s advantage by Midwest Book Review
ABC Practical Guide To Dog Training: Proven Techniques By A Trainer Of Trainers is an expertly written instructional by Steven Appelbaum (the President and CEO of Animal Behavior and Training Associates Inc., the largest independent dog training company in North America), designed specifically to teach the owner of a canine companion diverse behaviors on command. From learning how to make “pack theory” work to one’s advantage; to the simple basics of how a dog learns; to establishing obedience; to selecting the right professional trainer, ABC Practical Guide To Dog Training is a “must-read” for anyone responsible for the behavior and training of the family pet.
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