Problem Pup

Kyle and a new friend try to teach their dogs some manners before they become problem pets.

When Rex starts causing trouble at Dr. Blake's vet clinic, Kyle knows something has to change. He decides to take Rex to the dog park for training, where he makes a new friend with a problem pup of his own. Can the two boys work together to teach their dogs some manners before it's too late?

Now in paperback Effective training techniques for bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers Photos illustrate techniques and equipment Veteran trainer and hunter Bill Tarrant goes beyond simple gun dog training and teaches handlers how to correct flaws in a dog's behavior in the field. He first explains how to "read" a dog--how to identify faults such as hard mouth and gun shyness--and then prescribes solutions for problems specific to each of the three major classifications of gun dogs--bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers.

"Stop That Dog Now ' An Owners Guide To A Problem Free Dog is the result of the author's (Sue Clauss) thirty years of experience "in the trenches" training dogs and helping their owners solve their pets behavioral problems. The application of properly performed basic obedience training, which provides self-control in the dog, as the foundation for problem solving as well as the practical corrections and setups, make the approach outlined in this book highly successful for the average pet owner as well as the advanced trainer. Sue Clauss is a professional dog trainer of over thirty years experience. During her career, Ms. Clauss has trained over 5,000 dogs and instructed many more humans in how to train their dogs and solve behavioral problems. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and is Certified at level II by The North American Society Of Dog Trainers (one of only seven in the country). Ms. Clauss sees the compatible human/ dog relationship as a segue to healing the breach between Mother Earth and her two-legged children. Having operated training centers in both Maryland and Delaware, Ms. Clauss now resides in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.

Kyle and a new friend try to teach their dogs some manners before they become problem pets.

Praise for Dog Problems, Winner, Best Book on Care and Training, Dog Writers' Association of America "Delightfully written and abounds with common sense." --Deborah Lawson, The Philadelphia Inquirer "A must-have for every dog owner in America." --Mordecai Siegal, House Beautiful "Not only the pet but the owner can benefit from this sensible, humane treatment." --Publishers Weekly A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

This book goes beyond any of the other puppy books out there and brings you Brenda's 20 years of experience working with problem dogs as a professional pet behavior consultant. This gives Brenda a unique view of what owners should have done to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Training your dog should be a shared and fun experience that enhances the relationship you have with your dog. This book will lead you through each "problem" and in an easy to understand step-by-step program will show you how to make big differences in your dog's behavior.

This Tarrant classic contains a complete, humane training plan for both hunters and field-trialers.