Dog Training for Beginners & Dummies: Raise Your Pet with Confidence

By Bradley Banks

This dog training book is designed to be a beginner's training guide for new dog owners or anyone who has never trained an animal before. Throughout this book, you will learn how to crate train and housebreak your furry friend. You will discover six commands that every dog should know to make companionship more harmonious. You will also learn how to train your dog desired behaviors that go against their natural inclinations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bradley Banks
• Release date: Feb 12, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393687146

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Introduction

Congratulations on welcoming a new puppy or dog into your home! Being a pet owner is a unique and enjoyable experience. Pets provide their owners with love, companionship, and help establish a routine. Dogs and puppies are loyal animal friends and, with the proper training, can become irreplaceable members of your family and household.

The following chapters will be your guide in learning how to instruct your furry friend. It is now up to you to establish a routine for your new companion, provide them with exercise as well as physical and mental stimulation to give them the best life possible. With proper obedience and behavior training, your doggy will soon be the perfect pet!

This book is designed to be a beginner’s training guide for new dog owners or anyone who has never trained an animal before. Throughout this book, you will learn how to crate train and housebreak your furry friend. You will discover six commands that every dog should know to make companionship more harmonious. You will also learn how to train your dog desired behaviors that go against their natural inclinations.

Not only are you going to learn the best training techniques and exercises, but you are also going to be instructed on what not to do with your four-legged friend during this process. While training it is the perfect opportunity for you to establish a secure emotional connection and bond with your dog or puppy. Proper training will reinforce this bond and help you form a loving relationship with them. More than that, good training leads to a happy dog that is going to adore you and love being a part of your family!

With that being said, some training methods might be harmful when trying to teach your dog new things. Knowing what can create issues with training and behavior is just as important as knowing what works best. It is an option for any pet parent, but this book will not include information on clicker training. While effective, implementing the use of a clicker rather than verbal and physical praise takes away from the special bond training creates with your beloved pet. One consideration as you read through these chapters, is to remember that obedience isn’t just about training your dog, it is also about training yourself. You are the responsible authority in your dog’s life. Maintaining consistency with training, exercise, and play time is going to be essential to forging that lasting, loving relationship with your furry companion.

You are well on your way to enjoying the unyielding friendship and love that your new dog has to offer you. Use the information and practices here to take pet parenting to the next level. Let’s get started!

Chapter 1: Crate Training

In the wild, dogs are pack oriented, den living animals. A wild dog’s den is their home and security. It is where they sleep, where they