The Complete Idiot S Guide To Pugs

You’re no idiot, of course. You know Pugs are cute dogs, with their stocky little bodies and happy-go-lucky expressions. But these dogs are bred to be companions and can be stubborn if you get them to do something they don’t want to do! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Pugs shows how you and your pug can enjoy each other and still follow some house rules. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Advice on locating a reputable Pug breeder and knowing what questions to ask. • Common Pug behavioral problem and tips for correcting them. • Helpful information on feeding your Pug. • The eight basic commands that make further training easier. • Hints for finding a trustworthy veterinarian to keep your Pug healthy.

This one-of-a-kind manual provides dog owners with simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to teach their dog a variety of tricks and how to troubleshoot when training techniques fail.

The Complete Idiot s Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, takes more of a purist approach to positive training. Punishment-based training methods have long been the standard when it comes to teaching puppies new commands and correcting aggressive behavior, but these methods have limited effectiveness when it comes to training older dogs as well as some potential consequences for puppies. More and more trainers are practicing positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to elicit the same behavioral goals. However, some trainers who claim to embrace the new methods still cling to many of the old practices, such as choke collars. This book shows readers how to use positive training to teach basic commands and housetraining and to correct a host of problem behaviors without resorting to the old ways.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Puppies covers everything new pet owners need to know to care for and bond with a new puppy, which will prevent future problems and ensure a great relationship with the new pet. Readers will discover how to find the right puppy, the basic dog breeds, positive dog training, and in-depth healthcare specifically geared to the needs of puppies.

This guide contains all the advice one needs to select, raise, and train a puppy. 75 photos & drawings.

With step-by-step training methods, this guide makes problem-solving easy, and provides information on how to housetrain your dog once and for all.

This easy-to-understand guide will cover everything a new or perspective Yorkie owner would need to know, including deciding whether or not a Yorkie is right for you (and vice versa). The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Yorkshire Terriers will show you how to handle this breed and keep your home harmonious. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The history of Yorkie and it differs from other dogs in the Terrier family. • How to manage parasites, diseases, and other health issues common to Yorkies. • The eight basic obedience commands to establish yourself as leader both inside and outside your home. • The best plans to protect your house and yard from your Yorkie—and vice versa.