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MAKING FRIENDS Author - Colflesh - Publisher - Howell This 224 page book contains sensitive and sensible, user-friendly dog training that has been proven to work and is highly recommended by breeders, competitive trainers and pet owners. Expert attention is given to many important but often overlooked details of dog reaction and interaction which are vital for the new owner Price: £15.49 Quantity:

THE MINI ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF DOG TRAINING Author - Julia Barnes - Publisher - First Stone The Mini Encyclopaedia of Dog Training is a comprehensive guide to training your dog based on a system of positive reinforcement and reward. It shows you how to get the best from your dog by channelling his natural instincts. channelling his natural instincts. • The dog's ancestry is traced so we can understand pack mentality and the dog's need for leadership.The development of breeds is analysed, giving insights into inherited instincts and behaviour. • Body language, tone of voice, play and reward are the most effective means of communication. The author also looks at how a dog expresses himself so you can understand what his behaviour means. • Training should commence the day a puppy arrives in his new home so that he understands his place in the family. Advice is given on meeting the family, introducing other pets, establishing house rules, and setting up a regime for successful house training. • Step-by-step coverage of training exercises includes tips for heelwork, how to get your dog to settle for extended periods, as well as more advanced exercises, such as recalls and retrieves. • Socialisation is now recognised as a vital part of a dog's education, and there is guidance on the best ways of taking your dog out into the world so he becomes a well-adjusted canine citizen. • There is a special chapter on behavioural problems and how to deal with them. • Finally, there is an introduction to all the sports you can enjoy with your dog, including Obedience, Agility, and Heelwork to Music. Price: £12.49 Quantity:

MINI ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR Author - Colin Tennent - Publisher - Ringpress The key to training a dog to respond obediently to commands and to preventing bad behaviour is to use an understanding of canine psychology to reward the behaviour that we want to encourage. It may sound complicated, but this mini-encyclopedia provides instant instruction that makes everything clear. Annotated photographic sequences combine with expert text to teach the basic obedience lessons - heel, sit, stand, down, stay, and recall - in a set of structured lessons. In addition, the book examines why dogs exhibit problem behaviour - such as aggression, persistent barking, pestering for attention etc. - and provides owners with highly effective ways of overcoming these undesirable habits. Price: £12.49 Quantity:

MORE FUN WITH CLICKER TRAINING Author - Monika Gutmann - Publisher - Cadmos Anyone can learn this popular training method, which is particularly good for developing your dog´s initiative. With every click, the trainer highlights the desired dog behaviour, quickly and precisely. The click announces the subsequent reward, and the dog´s behaviour is positively reinforced. Price: £16.45 Quantity:

NEED TO KNOW DOG TRAINING Author - Stella Smythe & Sally Bergh-Roose - Publisher - Collins Collins Need to Know? Dog Training will help you to train any unruly dog or puppy with clear step-by-step photographs based on a 10-week training course. The course builds up dog and trainer confidence week-by-week, and each stage is illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs. There is also essential information on how dogs learn and the different training needs of large and small dogs. Find out when to start training and which training aids will be useful followed by clicker training using food,toys and play as rewards. The weekly training programme is broken down into 10 weekly sections followed by information on what you can do next. Read about agility, working trials, obedience, exercises, nose work, heelwork to music, dancing with your dog and training for the show ring. Price: £12.49 Quantity:

NEW COMPLETE DOG TRAINING MANUAL Author - Bruce Fogle - Publisher - Dorling Kindersley This book presents Dr Bruce Fogle’s unique RSPCA-approved programme that concentrates on training with kindness, using food rewards and verbal praise as the basis for control. It walks you through 26 easy-to-follow techniques, explained using photographic step-by-step sequences, showing how you can master every aspect of training dogs of all ages and temperaments. Learn how to establish routines, implement commands, break bad habits, and train various breeds and with extra information on games and agility training, you can be sure that by following these techniques you'll have a happy, obedient and active dog Price: £18.49 Quantity:

NEW POCKET DOG TRAINING Author - Bruce Fogle - Publisher - Dorling Have a well training dog by reading and applying the information in this information packed manual. From house training to the more advanced stages of retrieval, bark control and heel work, this pocket sized book is the perfect introduction to canine training Price: £9.49 Quantity:

OH BEHAVE - DOGS FROM PAVLOV TO PREMACK TO PINKER Jean Donaldson brings her considerable wisdom - and wit - to a wide variety of topics of interest to dog trainers and enthusiasts in this 264 page book . In 55 essays, Jean tackles issues ranging from the nature vs nurture debate, to the role of dominance in domestic dogs, to what are the most effective ways to train dogs. You will note a number of themes that flow throughout the book. Jean is a firm believer in conducting scientific research (verifiable results) rather than forming opinions based on gut feel or taking an anthropomorphic view of dog behaviour. Excellent reviews! Price: £20.49 Quantity:

QUICK CLICKS Authors - Book & Smith - Publisher - Dogwise / Corpus Learn clicker training without confusing jargon, using step-by-step instructions for training a variety of fun and useful behaviours. Early chapters help the novice practice the technique and the 40 behaviors are FUN! The final chapter explains the formal language of operant conditioning. Price: £20.49 Quantity:

PLAY WITH YOUR DOG Author - Miller - Publisher - Dogwise / Corpus In this 152 page manual, Pat Miller explores the role and benefits of play between you and your dog - and between dogs. Play has important learning and health benefits that help dogs become well-adjusted members of both their canine and human families. Through play your dog learns dog-to-dog social graces and is mentally and physically stimulated. Play can be a great training tool, helping to build the relationship between you and your dog and while play comes naturally to most dogs, there are many who need to be encouraged to discover their "inner puppy." Pat includes dozens of brilliant game ideas for you to try out with your dog. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES Author - Pat B Miller - Publisher - Dogwise / Corpus 262 pages giving a fascinating view of dog training, puppy raising, problem solving, and basic health guide. Written as a series of articles, Positive Perspectives gives you information on day-to-day living with dogs in small easily understood bites. Find out how to prevent problems before they occur, train without force with fun and treats, learn about the newest vaccination schedules and much more to live happily with your dog. For puppy as well as adult dog owners. Price: £20.49 Quantity:

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES 2 - KNOW YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG Author - Pat B Miller - Publisher - Dogwise / Corpus Positive Perspectives 2, contains a collection of Pat Miller's recent articles, with particular emphasis on understanding the latest in canine behavioural research so that you can become a more effective trainer and/or owner. Written in Pat's understandable but sophisticated style, Positive Perspectives 2 presents the latest "positive" thinking on body language, training and behavioural concepts, teaching behaviours, problem behaviours, and aggression. Price: £23.49 Quantity:

POSITIVE TRAINING FOR SHOW DOGS Author - Vicki Ronchette - Publisher - Dogwise Vicki Ronchette offers her twenty two years experience combined with the latest scientific research to build a positive relationship for show success which really works. This 95 page manual walks the reader through necessary steps and guidelines with detailed text and numerous photographs. Clear enough for novices yet packed with tips, tricks and techniques for experienced exhibitors too, readers' reviews enthusiastically recommend it for show dog owners everywhere. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING Author - Pat Miller - Publisher - Hungry Minds The Power of Positive Dog Training gives a thorough explanation of how and why purely positive training works. Inside you'll find easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises. This 256 page book is geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. It contains 30 chapters with instructive illustrations, including an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, six-week basic training programme (with diary) for any dog. Price: £18.00 Quantity:

PUPPY PRIMER Authors - Patricia B. McConnell & Brenda Scidmore - Publisher - Dogwise Raise your puppy successfully with this understandable and user-friendly book. Puppy Primer includes expert information about: *Socialisation, * How to raise a confident puppy, *How to integrate children and puppies, *Teaching basic obedience/manners and how to praise or correct behaviour, *Introducing crate training, *Stopping play biting, *Housetraining, *Coping with adolescence and problem-solving (e.g. submissive urination, separation anxiety, barking, car sickness). Price: £12.49 Quantity:

PUPPY TRAINING THE GUIDE DOGS WAY Author - Julia Barnes - Publisher - Ringpress If you see a guide dog in action you cannot help but marvel at the level of training that produces the perfect working animal. Follow the advice in this book and you will soon have a dog that you really can be proud of and you will be helping Guide Dogs For The Blind too as all royalties from the sale of this book go direct to the Guide Dogs For The Blind Association. Learn about breeding for temperament, socialisation, understanding the dog's mind, positive learning experiences and overcoming problem behaviour. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

SAM PERRIE TRAINS HIGH FIDELITY TRACKING DOGS - AND THEIR OWNERS Author - Sam Perrie - Publisher Tartan Bonnet The content is what it is. The manner in which Sam Perrie has trained dogs. As the author says he makes no apology for the fact that the early part of the book is virtually a reprint of his first book "Sam Perrie Trains Obedience Dogs (and their owners). The additional part is given over to scent work, in particular to tracking. Sam Perrie has had over 60 years of experience of training dogs and their handlers. He worked in Kennel Club Obedience in the very early years, 1946 is mentioned. After that he has been concerned with the training of dogs for the services. He spent twenty years serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, in particular working with the 2/7th Gurkha Rifles and with the Gurkha Military Police. Price: £35.49 Quantity:

SIMPLE GUIDE TO DOG TRAINING Author - Tom Philbin - Publisher - TFH The Simple Guide to Dog Training provides owners with all the necessary ingredients for a well-trained and well-adjusted dog. Author Tom Philbin has combined his experiences with the expert advice of professional dog trainers to create a concise, comprehensive guide on successful dog training. A valuable reference for both new and experienced dog owners, this book offers tips on housetraining, basic obedience commands and advanced forms of training. Also covered in detail are dog socialisation and how to prevent problem behaviour. Price: £15.45 Quantity:

SIT STAY TRAIN YOUR DOG THE EASY WAY Author - Ludwig - Publisher - Barron The new edition of this instructive book gives dog owners insights into the canine mind, explains the various reasons why a dog is likely to misbehave, and describes humane and effective methods to correct bad behaviour. Problems discussed include aggressive behaviour toward visitors and strangers, jealousy of new babies arriving in a family, excessive barking, destruction of household objects, resistance to housetraining, pulling on the leash, eating problems, and many others. The author also presents a chart listing 28 common breeds, with suggestions for physical exercise, capsule descriptions of temperament, and the type of owner the animal is best suited to - beginners, experienced handlers, or experts. The book is filled with color photos and drawings, as well as informative sidebars. Price: £9.49 Quantity:

SMART TRAINERS BRILLIANT DOGS Author - Lewis - Publisher - Dogwise Learn how to have a brilliant dog! The key is to understand how dogs learn. Explains step-by-step how dogs perceive our commands and respond to them. Guaranteed to improve your training skill and strengthen your bond with your dog. Also demystifies all of the new training lingo like "positive reinforcement," "negative punishment," and forced" vs. "induced." No matter what your interest: obedience, agility, tracking, herding, conformation, or just to have a well-trained companion, this book will make you a smart trainer! Price: £18.95 Quantity:

SUCCESSFUL DOG TRAINING Author - Kamer - Publisher - TFH Michael Kamer's training methods are basic yet unique and ambitious, always based on praising the dog for each success along the way. Every method in this book is presented step by step, with colour photographs throughout to illustrate the described method. In addition to the essential training commands, Mr. Kamer offers clever proven techniques for housetraining, problem solving, dealing with stubborn students, and much more. Whether you are a long-time obedience trainer or a new dog owner, Successful Dog Training will prove an invaluable tool in developing and improving your own training techniques. Price: £23.45 Quantity:

TEACH YOURSELF DOG TRAINING Authors - APBT - Publisher - Teach Yourself Teach Yourself Dog Training offers all the information readers need to understand their canine. They'll learn how to identify behavioural problems and then quickly seize the opportunity to rectify them. This how-to guide leads the dog owner through all the steps and provides all the tools he or she will need to get a dog to sit, fetch, and calm down on command. "Teach Yourself Dog Training" employs the same techniques used by professional breeders and trainers to foster clear communication between dogs and their owners. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

THE ONLY DOG TRAINING BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED Author - Gerilyn Bielakiewicz - Publisher - Adams Media With useful tips and quick fixes that will put an end to all sorts of bad habits, this easy-to-use book will help owners build solid relationships with their dogs based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience - not punishment or fear. A must-have for owners who want to start their new puppy off on the right paw, or for those who need to curb their disobedient dog's unwieldy ways, The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need is a handy and reliable guide that will be turned to time and again. Price: £9.49 Quantity:

TRAINING DOGS FOR PROTECTION WORK Authors - Fred Mandilk & Marv Gangloff - Publisher - J A Allen Training Dogs for Protection Work" is a comprehensive guide to the selection and training of dogs for protection work. The authors, who are professional trainers, have a profound understanding of both human and canine psychology. They stress the importance of correct attitude and commitment on the part of the owner/handler and explain the role in forming a working partnership between handler and dog. In clear, conversational tones they guide the reader through the choice of puppy and early training, then examine the three areas of obedience, protection and tracking which together produce the working protection dogs. This book pulls no punches in its condemnation of abusive techniques and also tackles popular training misconceptions. "Training Dogs for Protection Work" will prove invaluable to both amateur and professional handlers and to trainers of all working breeds as well as assisting every dog owner to understand more about the basics of correct handling and training. Price: £23.45 Quantity:

TRAINING HINTS Author - Janet Martineau - Publisher - DTW Although this booklet is only 48 pages long it is simply packed with training information for all newcomers to dog training and there is plenty for more experienced owners to learn too! Janet clearly sets out simple and most of all, effective ways to teach your dog all the basic commands and so much more besides. Price: £7.50 Quantity:

TRAINING IN NO TIME Author - Amy Ammen - Publisher - Howell Training in No Time supplies the training regimen today's busy lifestyles demand for both owners and their dogs. It makes good use of the way dogs learn and explains how to use that knowledge to establish and maintain the responses every dog owner wants. The "Sneakaway" is the foundation of this training method. Quite literally, you turn your back and sneak away whenever your dog stops paying attention to you. This method allows for easy teaching and effective problem solving by first focusing your dog's undivided attention on you, even when strong distractions are present. Then using daily, subtle clues you give your dog in everyday interactions, you can instill good habits. The surest way to get permanent, positive results is to recognize and change the few big ambiguities that allowed problems to surface and to use daily, subtle clues to instill, not destroy, good habits. Behavior is being molded 24 hours a day. This results in consistent, socially acceptable behavior under all circumstances and a well–trained companion dog. Price: £19.49 Quantity:

TRAINING THE FAMILY DOG PET OWNERS GUIDE Author - McGovern - Publisher - Ringpress The aim of every dog owner is to have a well-behaved companion, who will fit in with your lifestyle, and this superbly illustrated guide is an indispensable handbook for all those who want to learn how to train the family dog. Author Brain McGovern is a highly successful handler and instructor of all dog breeds and runs his own training school. He is a qualified Obedience judge. Price: £8.49 Quantity:

TRAINING YOUR DOG TO COME WHEN CALLED Author - John Rogerson - Publisher - John Rogerson Interact with your dog gently and effectively using John Rogerson's reward based training methods. Apart from getting your dog to come to you, this booklet will help you understand how to use food in training. The difference between luring, bribing and rewarding is explained and an easy sequence of tests will help you determine whether you dog is ready to advance to recalls out of doors off lead. Price: £8.50 Quantity:

TRICK IS IN THE TRAINING - 25 FUN TRICKS TO TEACH YOUR DOG Author - Taunton - Publisher - Barron This is a terrific book, especially for beginners. Well illustrated with bright, clear, colour photographs, the instruction is easy to follow and fun to read. Teach your dog am imaginative variety of tricks with this super book - suitable even for youngsters! Price: £10.49 Quantity:

TRICK SCHOOL FOR DOGS Author - Manuela Zaitz - Publisher Cadmos It is not always necessary to go to training classes to keep a dog occupied or teach him to perform certain tasks. Everybody can give a dog a good mental or physical work-out at home or during a daily walk with the use of dog tricks. This doesn’t just have to involve run-of-the-mill dog games. This book presents fun and challenging tricks to keep a dog eager and interested. Numerous photos make the practical application of these exercises simple and encourage readers to ‘try this at home’. The main objective is for the human and the dog to enjoy themselves as well as working together in harmony. Also incorporated are some tasks for guide and support dogs. Price: £18.45 Quantity:

TWENTY-ONE DAYS TO TRAIN YOUR DOG Author - Colin Tennant - Publisher - Interpet Packed with easy-to-follow advice on how the whole family can participate in the 21-day programme, this book contains step-by-step photographic sequences to illustrate each lesson clearly. It also features valuable advice on the best training aids to use and explains how rewards motivate a dog to obey your commands. SPECIAL OFFER - NORMALLY £13.49 BY MAIL ORDER - NOW JUST £6.99 POST FREE! Price: £19.49 Quantity:

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG Author - Barbara Sykes - Publisher - Crowood "Common sense dog training produces dogs with common sense". This comprehensive, illustrated guide gives 160 pages of sound advice to enable you to understand your dog's mind, its instincts and perception of life and explains how to communicate successfully with your dog by using body language your canine companion understands. Price: £16.49 Quantity:

WAY TO GO Author - Patricia McConnel & Karen London - Publisher - Dogwise How to housetrain a dog of any age! This clear, concise 22 page book can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits. In addition to a step-by-step plan to get your dog to eliminate outside and outside only, Way to Go! is loaded with practical information about how long you can expect housetraining to take, tips for knowing when your puppy needs to go outside, how to handle night time, how to clean up accidents, and how to teach your dog to eliminate on cue. Great for new dog owners, and the perfect addition to puppy packs or puppy socialisation classes. I Price: £7.49 Quantity:

WHAT ALL GOOD DOGS SHOULD KNOW Author - Vollhard & Bartlett - Publisher - Howell The bestselling dog training book is now completely updated, but still refreshingly uncomplicated. A practical guide to positive training techniques for your puppy or older dog, it covers basic commands, includes information about walking on a leash, housetraining, and other "good dog" behaviors, and covers ways to correct objectionable behaviors. It even addresses issues common to rescue and shelter dogs, including shyness and insecurity. A new chapter on the canine personality profile helps you understand your dog better. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

WHEN PIGS FLY: TRAINING SUCCESS WITH IMPOSSIBLE DOGS Author - Jane Killion - Publisher - Dogwise Do you have an impossible dog that seems to be untrainable?. Learn Jane Killion's methods and take advantage of the natural strengths of these independent and intelligent dogs. Help your dog become a wonderful companion or a formidable canine athlete. Clicker and reward-based training that is fun to use. Price: £18.49 Quantity:

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Welcome to the Our Dogs and Our Cats online shop. 1 Lund Street, Trafford Park, Manchester, M16 9EJ, United Kingdom. Tel: (0044) 0844 504 9008 E-Mail: fiona@ourdogs.co.uk