Summary of Zak George & Dina Roth Port's Zak George's Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:

#1 There are ten fundamental concepts for training dogs, no matter what you’re teaching them to do. Make sure you address these concepts first before moving on to more complex issues.

#2 The most important aspect of training your dog is establishing a strong bond with him. This takes time, so be patient and understanding with your dog. If you can get your dog playing with you, you will be on the right track toward building a tight bond.

#3 To build a strong relationship with your dog, you must be a good pet parent in other ways. Feeding your dog healthy food, making sure he gets plenty of water, taking him for regular vet visits, and giving him basic affection are critical.

#4 When developing your training strategy, consider your dog’s energy level and individual personality. Understanding your dog’s energy level can help you get to the root of why she might be having behavioral issues.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Apr 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669396475

IRB Media

With IRB books, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

Book preview

Insights on Zak George & Dina Roth Port's Zak Georges Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

There are ten fundamental concepts for training dogs, no matter what you’re teaching them to do. Make sure you address these concepts first before moving on to more complex issues.

#2

The most important aspect of training your dog is establishing a strong bond with him. This takes time, so be patient and understanding with your dog. If you can get your dog playing with you, you will be on the right track toward building a tight bond.

#3

To build a strong relationship with your dog, you must be a good pet parent in other ways. Feeding your dog healthy food, making sure he gets plenty of water, taking him for regular vet visits, and giving him basic affection are critical.

#4

When developing your training strategy, consider your dog’s energy level and individual personality. Understanding your dog’s energy level can help you get to the root of why she might be having behavioral issues.

#5

Level one dogs are typically calm, laid-back couch potatoes. They are happy just to take a few short walks with you, and then they'll basically chill out for the rest of the day. Don't expect a level one dog to play vigorously for long periods of time or learn very advanced or athletic tasks.

#6

Level two dogs have more physical and mental stamina than level one dogs. They are great for people who want to have a hands-on role in teaching their dogs but don’t want exercising their dogs to completely take over their lives.

#7

The more energy a dog has, the more teachable she is. However, these dogs are not for the casual pet parent as they are high maintenance. They require a lot of time and effort to train.

#8

The fastest way to get your dog to exercise is to teach them fetch, which is where they chase a toy, pick it up, and promptly return it in a straight line. This satisfies many of the traits we selected for in the past, such as traits used in