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Highlights
- If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.
- About the Author: Captain Haggerty has trained thousands of dogs and is the author of the dog-training section of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
- 336 Pages
- Pets, Dogs
Description
About the Book
Designed for dogs who have mastered the basics of obedience training and are ready for new challenges, this book presents instructions for 125 easy-to-teach tricks, from musical talents to balancing acts--from an author "The New York Times" calls "the world's most experienced dog trainer." photos.Book Synopsis
If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent. Safety tricks * Cute tricks * Retrieving tricks * Healthy tricks * Balancing tricks * Jumping tricks * Tricks emphasizing a dog's sense of smell * Magic tricks * Tricks for the Show Biz dog * Tricks for the multidog family * Useful tricks * Tricks with props There's even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel at specific activities.
From the Back Cover
If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.
Safety tricks -- Cute tricks -- Retrieving tricks -- Healthy tricks -- Balancing tricks -- Jumping tricks Tricks emphasizing a dog's sense of smell -- Magic tricks -- Tricks for the Show Biz dog -- Tricks for the multidog family -- Useful tricks -- Tricks with props
There's even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel best at specific activities.
Review Quotes
"The Dean of U.S. dog trainers".
-- FAMILY WEEKLY magazine
About the Author
Captain Haggerty has trained thousands of dogs and is the author of the dog-training section of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He lives in Los Angeles, California.