In This Chapter
- Taking a look at the history of dog shows
- Deciding whether you and your dog are cut out for competition
- Learning the lingo of showing
- Putting your best foot forward in the ring
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Best in Show: Showing Your Dog
The Ins and Outs of Agility Training
In This Chapter
- Showing your dog where to jump and how to race through tunnels
- Exploring chutes and mastering the table
- Getting your dog to nail the contacts every time
- Navigating the A-frame and dog walk
Teaching Your Dog Tricks
In This Chapter
- Doing tricks that show happiness and affection
- Playing games together
- Teaching paw tricks
- Getting your dog to roll
- Teaching begging tricks
- Encouraging stretches
Basic Training and Beyond
In This Chapter
- Using a leash
- Teaching the basic skills: Sitting and staying
- Keeping your dog from bolting
- Encouraging good table manners
- Taking your dog for a walk the right way
- Ensuring that your dog comes when called
Teaching Your Dog Manners
In This Chapter
- Considering your attitude toward training
- Setting up for success and checking out teaching tools
- Crate-training your dog
- Teaching the basic stuff they don’t always teach in obedience school
- Knowing how to travel with your dog
Housetraining 101
In This Chapter
- Defining housetraining
- Understanding why housetraining is important
- Discovering two ways to housetrain
- Dealing with the unexpected
- Clarifying the housetrainer’s role
- Housetraining older dogs
- Understanding how dogs really learn
- Becoming your dog’s best teacher
