Train Your Dog Like a Pro - by Jean Donaldson

Book Synopsis

The tools you need to think and train like a professional

Jean Donaldson is one of the top dog trainers in the United States, and her training academy has gained a reputation as the Harvard for dog trainers and behavioral counselors. Now, you can harness her highly effective dog-training techniques and benefit from her expert guidance without leaving your home.

If you're like most dog owners, you treat your four-legged friend as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house-which is why good behavior is so important. Train Your Dog Like a Pro offers a trusted, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential behaviors, more advanced skills, and even some fun tricks. Plus, a bonus online video shows you exactly how to accomplish each technique.

• Bonus online video contains 2 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on instruction
• Training is based only on positive reinforcement, patience, and persistence
• Donaldson is the bestselling author of The Culture Clash: The Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs

Whether you're the proud parent of a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, this book and video truly give you everything you need to train your dog like a pro.

From the Back Cover

The tools you need to think and train like a pro! If you're like most dog parents, you treat your fur baby as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house--which is why good behavior is so important. "Train Your Dog Like a Pro" offers a trustworthy, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential commands and behaviors, more advanced training skills, and even some fun tricks.

About the Author

Jean Donaldson is the author of the classic dog-training book "The Culture Clash." A three-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Award, she is the founder of the Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which has gained a reputation as the equivalent of Harvard for dog trainers and behavior counselors. Visit her Web site at www.jeandonaldson.com.