Family Dog - by Richard a Wolters (Paperback)

About the Book

Family Dog by Richard Wolters offers a step-by-step guide to training any dog in 16 weeks. It covers choosing the right dog, play and relaxation benefits, effective communication, training fundamentals, grooming tips, diet, first-aid, and more. Illustrated with over 200 photos, it simplifies dog training for all ages.

Book Synopsis

Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks. In Family Dog Wolters teaches: * How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle * The benefits of play and relaxation * Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say, but how you say it * All the fundamentals of training-- house-breaking, basic commands, and tricks * Tips on grooming * The best dog diet in the world * First-aid and medical advice, and much more More than 200 all-new pictures in chronological, step-by-step sequence illustrate exactly what to do with your pet in a way that takes the frustration out of training and works for all breeds and any age.