Dog Training 101

**Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training. **

Using a **visually driven, playful presentation**, *Dog Training 101* offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods—including **humane counterconditioning** and **positive redirection**—to **build a joyful relationship with your dog**, who will become a willing partner in the process.

Teach your dog **basic commands**, such as:

Sit

Down

Stay

Come

Drop it

Leave it

Learn real-world tactics for managing **common household problems**, such as:

Leash pulling

Jumping on visitors

Begging at the table

Getting into the trash can

Growling

Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking)

Kyra will also help you teach your pup to **overcome common fears**, among them:

Loud sounds

Being left alone

Certain people

Vacuum cleaner

The bathtub

This comprehensive guide also includes **step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household**: preparing for a new dog’s arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new world.

**Fun games you can play with your dog** offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure.

A “Good to Know” chapter offers an array of useful information, including the **Heimlich maneuver for dogs**, a list of **weird things dogs do** that are perfectly normal, and a **list of common poisons**.

Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with *Dog Training 101*.