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 r...
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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
w...
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 stretc...
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
cal...
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
...
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 teac...
