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Dog owners know that teaching a dog to respond to commands makes for a much better pet-owner relationship. Inside, learn new ways to help your dog be a member of your family. Learn tips on getting a dog to stay, fetch, and even protect you. Plus, find out about other ways you can your well-trained dog can play and even compete for a championship! Whether a pet runs, swims, or flies, it can become a big part of your life! In this series, find out everything...

Easy-to-follow instructions on training and handling a dog.

"Describes tips and information on teaching obedience to dogs"--Provided by publisher.

Demonstrates how to train a puppy by comparisons with how keepers train wild animals in captivity.

Describes training for companion dogs and therapeutic dogs, including some dogs which have performed heroic rescues.

Outlines the responsibilities faced by a puppy owner, with particular emphasis on the growth and development of dogs, the personalities of different breeds, and what to do if your training efforts are not successful.

Describes how to read a dog's body language, explains how to effectively train a dog, and offers advice for what to expect as a pet owner and ideas for games both dogs and owners will enjoy.

Discusses the use of dogs in law enforcement, the breeds suitable for such work, and the methods of training.