Collie (Animal Planet Dogs 101) - Hardcover

What's better than a well-trained dog? Well-trained dogs follow

your lead wordlessly, behave graciously around others, and smooth the transitions of everyday life. They come when called, pull handkerchiefs out of your pocket, and curl up beside you when you come home from work. These devoted companions often become the talk of the town! Animal Planet™ Complete Guide to Dog Training explains everything your dog needs to achieve the hallowed status of "well-trained dog."

Complete Guide to Dog Training provides detailed education for both trainer and trainee. Beginning with guidance on effective communication, this guide provides multifaceted advice on preparing your dog for successful, enjoyable training sessions. Once you've established enough groundwork in positive training, you'll dive into more than 100 different commands organized by theme ("Obedience Commands," "Household Manners," "Play and Activities," and more), complete with prerequisites, suggestions for use, and step-by-step instructions. With consistent training, your dog will navigate social situations with ease, delight friends and

family with games and tricks, stay beside you during walks, and even train for canine sports and activities. You'll also learn how effective training can resolve problem behaviors. With Complete Guide to Dog Training, you'll strengthen your relationship with your dog while developing lifelong skills that repay themselves many times over.