1000 best dog training secrets.9781402207204 1000 best dog training secrets. Achey, Robyn and Bill Gorton. Sourcebooks, Inc. 2006 415 pages $12.95 Paperback SF431 One thousand tips and ideas, each presented in a few clear sentences, are arranged in three sections--on needs at each stage of a dog's life dog's life n. Slang A miserably unhappy existence. , basic skills, and life skills. These topical sections are subdivided into chapters on such topics as socializing, obedience training obedience training a standardized program of training for dogs calculated to give owners mastery of their dogs at all times. The grades of increasing excellence vary between countries. A popular grading is Companion Dog, Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog and Tracking Dog. , dog etiquette etiquette, name for the codes of rules governing social or diplomatic intercourse. These codes vary from the more or less flexible laws of social usage (differing according to local customs or taboos) to the rigid conventions of court and military circles, and they , and behavior problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , among others. An index provides more specific access, and an appendix provides information on advanced activities and tips. The book is small in size (4.5x8"), but dense with useful, clearly presented information. No references to other works on the subject are included. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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