Achey R., Gorton B. 1000 Best Dog Training Secrets

Sourcebooks, 2006. — 434 p.Robyn Achey and Bill Gorton are professional dog trainers, founders and co-owners of Tall Tails Training & K-9 Education. With over ten years experience in dog training, they are experts in canine behavior and behavioral problem solving, puppy development and early raising, breed selection, canine personalities and temperaments, obedience training and animal relationship building. Ms. Achey and Mr. Gorton live in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
As every dog owner knows, it takes a lot of time and patience to train a dog–whether she’s a puppy or an adult dog learning new behaviors. 1000 Best Dog Training Secrets is packed full of useful training tips for new and seasoned dog owners from two experts in the field.
The easy-to-follow advice covers everything from basic skills to socialization, obedience training, manners, tricks and more. Robyn Achey and William Gorton, owners and operators of Tall Tails Training & K-9 Education school in New England, offer insight into handling dogs at all stages of development from brand new puppy to geriatric, so it’s never too late to get started.You will learn about:
Establishing leadership
Socialization–learning from human leaders
Obedience training
Developing life skills
Teaching manners
Dog etiquette
Behavior problem prevention & solutions
Toys, games & leisure activities