Everyday Dog Training Your Dog to Be the Companion You Want by Johnson, Nancy E - 1990

New York U. S. A.: Howell Book House. As New. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 978-0876-05544-1 . Marfree, acidfree Fine illus 1stEd durable coated cloth color-illus binding; no names, not marked-in, underscored, clearance or discard. Mails from NYC usually within 12 hours.; 0.8 x 9.4 x 6.2 Inches; 168 pages; You, too can have a STAR Puppy, July 25, 2010By de Nino (South eastern United States) - This book was purchased for my 14 year old grandson who was given a re-homed male cocker spaniel. Hershey has had no training, no socialization, soils in the house, and suffers from separation anxiety. I have trained many dogs over the course of my life, so when Blake called me and said he was having problems with his new dog, I offered to help him solve some, if not all of the issues Hershey had, but that he would do the actual work I sent him "Everyday Dog: Training Your Dog to be the Companion You Want", because the content covers socialization, basic commands, and teaching the dog tricks as well as taking care of the grooming aspect. When Blake first called he told me he wanted to teach his new dog tricks! I explained to him that before tricks, came the most important things like having control over your dog by teaching him the sit, down, stay and most importantly, come. He also had to demonstrate responsibility for Hershey by walking him at least twice a day, giving him affection, and rewarding him with praise when he did the right thing!Feeding him on time, making sure he has clean water 3-4 time s a day, that he has his parents take the dog to the vet for regular check-ups, yearly innoculations, and Rabies shots,too. I told him that traing is a 3 part step for each command. You teach, than train, than test what you have trained. He can't get exasperated with the dog if it does something wrong; just go back to square one and start over with teaching. Before you know it, I told him, the lightbulb will go on over Hershey's head and he will know what you mean and with encouragement, will do the right thing. Miss Johnson's book will go a long way to help him achieve these goals. Fortunately, Blake is an avid reader and sharp on the uptake! It won't be long before the whole family will be enjoying the rewards of having a well manned, socialized dog as part of the family. A trained dog is a happy dog with a very happy family! Along with many other methods, I have used many concepts from this book, and my wonderful Akita puppy has passed the AKC STAR Puppy qualifications to go to become a Canine Good Citizen with future training. .