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DescriptionOwner's looking for a positive approach to dog training will value this essential guide from TV's Sarah Fisher and fellow expert Marie Miller. This effective approach works with the dog's natural behavioural instincts to create this fair and thoughtful training method that includes Touch bodywork and exercises. Practical step-by-step instructions, clear photographs and helpful tips demonstrate effectively how to create a happy, safe family pet. The easy-to-navigate, highly accessible structure enables dog lovers to dip into particular subjects in order to solve problems, learn fun games and improve their pet's behaviour and well-being. Author descriptionSarah Fisher is the premier trainer of the Tellington touch method in the UK and runs the UK office for TTEAM & TTouch International. She lives near Bath, Somerset. Marie Miller founded Paws 'n' Learn Training and has been a rehabilitation trainer and behavioural advisor for 17 years. She is also a founder member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and a TTouch practitioner (level 3). Cover Photography by Beth Mallon, visit www.bethmallonphotography.com Table of contentsIntroduction; PART ONE; What every dog owner needs to know; The language of dogs; How dogs learn; How to achieve the perfect partnership; Introduction to TTouch and rewards; Positive reinforcement and clicker training; PART TWO (100 ways); Setting your dog up for success; 1-9 Foundation exercises (bronze); 10-24 Getting the basics right; 25-37 Successful socializing; 38-54 Further training made fun (silver); 55-80 Going for gold; 81-84 When things change; 85-100 Common problems and how to overcome them; Holistic dog care; Acknowlegments; Index. |