| How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised) Revised Edition Contributor(s): Kalstone, Shirlee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0553382896 ISBN-13: 9780553382891 Publisher: Bantam OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week! Now revised and updated, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information. Whether your dog is a puppy or getting on in years, whether your goal is to housebreak, paper train, or litter train, this practical, easy-to-follow plan will help you transform your pet into a dependable member of the household--in a way that works with both his innate behavioral instincts and your individual lifestyle. You'll never again have to worry about your dog acting out, feeling anxious or depressed--or ruining your brand-new rug--as you discover: * The simple secret of successful housebreaking--understanding your dog as a den dweller * Step-by-step programs tailored to both apartment dwellers and home owners, as well as to people who go to work, versus those who are home all day * Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs * How to identify your dog's natural behavioral rhythms--and use them to your advantage * How to cope with housebreaking lapses, marking territory, separation anxiety, and health problems * The power of praise and positive reinforcement, not punishment Including sample schedules and timetables, and a list of related resources and websites, here is the essential, proven advice that will make training a pleasure, for both you and your dog. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Dogs - Training - Pets | Reference |
| Dewey: 636.708 |
| LCCN: 2003063648 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.22" W x 7.64" (0.16 lbs) 96 pages |
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| Publisher Description: For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week Now revised and updated, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information. Whether your dog is a puppy or getting on in years, whether your goal is to housebreak, paper train, or litter train, this practical, easy-to-follow plan will help you transform your pet into a dependable member of the household--in a way that works with both his innate behavioral instincts and your individual lifestyle. You'll never again have to worry about your dog acting out, feeling anxious or depressed--or ruining your brand-new rug--as you discover: - The simple secret of successful housebreaking--understanding your dog as a den dweller - Step-by-step programs tailored to both apartment dwellers and home owners, as well as to people who go to work, versus those who are home all day - Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs - How to identify your dog's natural behavioral rhythms--and use them to your advantage - How to cope with housebreaking lapses, marking territory, separation anxiety, and health problems - The power of praise and positive reinforcement, not punishment Including sample schedules and timetables, and a list of related resources and websites, here is the essential, proven advice that will make training a pleasure, for both you and your dog. |