Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method, Revised Edition
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Book Overview
The bestselling dog training book that will give you the perfect family pet-from the author of Water Dog . This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age-in just sixteen weeks. Whether you're six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively-taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog , you'll discover- . How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle .The fundamentals of training-from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks .The key to your dog's healthy mental development .The benefits of play and relaxation .How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods .Talking with your dog-it's not what you say but how you say it .Children and dogs-learning to take responsibility .Tips on grooming .The best dog diet in the world .First-aid and medical advice .And much more... Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you've always wanted.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525944729
ISBN13:9780525944720
Release Date:February 1999
Publisher:Dutton
Length:176 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.7" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A MUST HAVE FOR NEW PUPPY OWNERS!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book was recommended to us by the breeder we bought our lab from and it turned out to be one of the best books we have read on dog training. Wolters does a great job of spelling out week by week and situation by situation what to do. It is also great because it tells how to incorporate your child into the training - and not many labs like to listen to children. It was great. Our dogs are so well behaved because we followed the routine set in this book. Some are turned off because he does talk of physical punishment -but it really isn't neccessary if you follow the steps from the beginning. If you don't agree with that part, don't do it like we didn't. But the rest of the book is defenitely well worth it.
Great trainer, great book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I used the author's "Water Dog" to train my lab 12 years ago and will use the same techniques now with my new puppy. The focus of this book is most certainly NOT to "whip the dog into shape" but rather to produce a civilized member of the family. Wolters was not Dr. Spock, but to suggest that he was a bad trainer, "lazy and undisciplined" is to do him a gross injustice. I saw the man and his dogs in action: he clearly loved them, and they loved him. Wolters urges his readers to praise their puppy at every opportunity. Only when they deliberately misbehave, and then only when they are of an age (2)to know they are misbehaving, does he suggest a swat on the bottom. In today's politically correct society, that surely amounts to beastiality, but dogs don't read The New York Times or enroll in PETA, so you're safe. As an aside, using Wolters' books as training guides I ended up with a wonderful, obedient dog whom I never had to hit, not once, in 12 years. I (and my dog) owe Wolters a debt of gratitude.
Tried & True
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
17 years ago we used Mr. Wolters' Family Dog & Water Dog methods to train our black Lab with great success. We've recommended his books to many others who have in turn done the same. Now as we plan to bring a new puppy into the family for our 15 yr. old son, Wolters' books will be required reading, once again. Of course, we will need to purchase new copies as our original editions have long since gone. Very few things in life don't need improving on--we count Mr. Wolters' books among them!
Recommended this book many times!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
We got a golden retriever puppy 6 years ago. My neighbor (whose dogs are beautifully trained) recommended this book, which I immediately bought and used. Many people comment on how well-behaved my dog is, and it is because I followed this book to the letter. I have been asked what training I took Ellie to, and have replied "She's home-schooled!" I have loaned out my copy many times and am happy to see it is updated, although the original was fine. I would highly recommend it for anyone getting a puppy or a new dog.
Easy, effective & human training. A MUST for any pet owner
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
We have used the entire Wolters series (Family Dog, Gun Dog, Water Dog, etc.) to train our labrador. We recommend this book to ANYONE with any type of dog but especially for labs!
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