Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


Book Description

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!




Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs


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Written by top international dog trainer and behaviourist, Colin Tennant, this highly illustrated work uses digital video photography to demonstrate various behavioural improvement techniques.




Awesome Obedience


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The core of your training and your ultimate performance rests on engagement - on having a dog that wants - demands to work with you. This book is about building that relationship through reinforcement, motivation, and clear criteria.




The Sporting Dog - How to Break or Train Him


Book Description

This is a vintage guide to training and managing a dog for hunting purposes, with chapters on breeding and selection, different methods of breaking, the various breeds of hunting dogs, the requirements of a trainer, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to modern sportsmen and trainers alike. Contents include: "Some Qualifications of the Dog Breaker", "Patience and Perseverance", "The Possession of a Good Temper", "Sobriety and Kindness", "To Break Sporting Dogs the Breaker must be a Sportsman", "The Dog-breaker must be a Keen Observer and a Speculative Thinking", "Energetic", "The Irish Water Spaniel", "The Working or Field Spaniel", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
















Spaniels - Their Breaking and Training for Sport and Field Trials


Book Description

Originally published in London 1915 and revised and updated in 1922. The author was a famous dog trainer and sportsman of that era. His years of experience are encapsulated in this important training book. Contents Include: General Principles The Perfect Spaniel Handbreaking Early Lessons Retrieving Subsequent Breaking Hunting Dropping to Shot Work with the Gun Brace and Team Work Water Work Psychology Field Trials etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Dog Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




Breaking a Bird Dog - A Treatise on Training


Book Description

This vintage book contains a complete guide to training a dog for hunting birds, with chapters on selection and breeding, breaking, psychology, equipment, and much more. Interspersed with personal anecdotes, this highly-readable handbook will appeal to modern hunters, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "First Days in the Field", "Getting on Game", "Gun-Shyness and Retrieving", "Hunting Quail and Pheasants", "A Successful Pheasant Hunt", "Wonderful Work", "Steadying to Shot and Wing", "A Little Canine Psychology", "Further Facts and Anecdotes", "Finishing Touches", "Things to be Aware Of", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gun dogs.