Dog Training 101 by Sundance, Kyra -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents author’s note Before Your Dog Comes Home

Steps for a Smooth Transition

introducing the collar or harness introducing the leash crate training / bedtime potty training

Introducing Your Family

teach your dog his name teach respect for other pets teach respect for children safety around children

Acclimating Your Dog to His New World

socializing car first vet’s office visit permitting petting and affection nail trimming

Basic Commands

focus / eye contact sit down stay come drop it leave it

Household Routines

sit before chowtime how to feed multiple dogs ring the bell to go out boundary training (stay out of kitchen) spot training security search of the house

Take It Outside

leash training (no pulling) curb training (sidewalk) running with your dog off-leash hiking whistle training teach “go home” center position (between legs)

Appropriate Games to Play

tug fetch wrestling chase me find me (learn my name) make a learning challenge toy

Getting Braver: Overcoming Common Fears

increase confidence with a home-base pedestal fear of an object fear of loud sounds fear of being left alone fear of some people fear of other dogs fear of vacuum cleaner fear of slippery floors fear of bathtub

Troubleshoot the Most Common Behavior Problems

jumping on visitors dashing out the door begging at the table chewing shoes / furniture digging going into the trash can hyperactivity barking puppy biting, nipping peeing: submissive or excited peeing: marking behavior humping growling at you aggression (muzzle training) lunging at bikes, etc. safely break up a dog fight

Good to Know

heimlich for dogs (choking) weird things dogs do that are actually perfectly normal crazy, bad things dogs swallow common poisons

Index Acknowledgments Also by Kyra Sundance About the Author Copyright