My Smart Puppy (TM) Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training,9780446578868

My Smart Puppy (TM) Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training

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Edition: DVD
ISBN13: 9780446578868
ISBN10: 044657886X
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-10-16
Publisher(s): Grand Central Publishing
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Summary

Raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child--owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think. With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book (with a bonus DVD featuring demonstrations of great training techniques) from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, puppies can be trained quickly and painlessly. Readers will learn: - The easy way to housebreak or paper-train your pup - Quick lessons in canine communication - Common problems and quick solutions, from barking to mouthing to chasing cars or people...and more! With humor, time-tested advice, and an arsenal of tricks, MY SMART PUPPY teaches new dog owners everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog.

Author Biography

Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson live on their farm in New Hampshire.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 THIS IS YOUR PUPPY!
TEN KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING YOUR PUPPY
2(5)
DOG-TO-HUMAN PICTIONARY
7(2)
MYTHUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT DOG BODY LANGUAGE
9(1)
THIS IS YOU! HOW PEOPLE IMPACT PUPPIES
10(6)
PUPPY PERSONALITY PROFILES
16(7)
Assertive/Pushy
16(2)
Independent/Aloof
18(1)
Appropriate/Social
19(1)
Reactive/Energetic
20(1)
Sensitive/Shy
21(1)
Avoidant/Fearful
22(1)
PUPPY AGES AND STAGES
23(32)
How "Old" Is My Puppy?
24(1)
Birth to Three Months: The Age of Attraction
24(8)
Sensitive/Fear Period
26(1)
Special Circumstances
27(5)
Singleton Puppy
27(1)
Sick Puppy
28(1)
Older Puppy from Limited Environment
28(1)
Special Needs Puppy
29(1)
Separated Too Early or Orphaned Puppy
30(1)
Delayed Development
31(1)
Three to Six Months: The Juvenile Period
32(8)
Teething
33(1)
Dealing with Frustration—Yours
33(3)
How Does My Puppy Grow?
36(2)
The End of Social Attraction
38(2)
Six to Nine Months: Adolescence
40(6)
Unhelpful Human Habits
40(1)
Expect Behavioral Trial Balloons
41(2)
Helpful Habits to Build: Living Successfully with Your Older Puppy
43(3)
Nine to Twelve Months: Living with Your Pupteen
46(169)
Disobedience or Missed Obedience?
47(1)
Activities: Time to Go to Work!
48(1)
Handling: Keep It Up!
48(7)
CHAPTER 2 UNDERSTANDING TRAINING
WHAT IS START ABOUT?
55(4)
WHEN DO I START TRAINING?
59(1)
UNDERSTANDING REWARDS
60(2)
UNDERSTANDING CORRECTIONS
62(2)
THE FIVE TYPES OF "COMMANDS"
64(1)
DOG TRAINING: STOP THE INSANITY!
65(1)
EQUIPMENT
65(6)
COMMON COOKIE QUAGMIRES: HOW TO USE FOOD REWARD EFFECTIVELY
71(2)
WHY IS ANTHROPOMORPHIZING BAD?
73(1)
INTRODUCING THE COLLAR
74(1)
INTRODUCING THE LEAD
75(1)
WALKING ON LEAD: WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
76(3)
CHAPTER 3 START LEVEL I
MUTUAL AWARENESS
79(1)
GETTING TO GOOD
79(1)
PLAY PERSPECTIVE
80(1)
COMMON LEVEL I CHALLENGES
80(2)
SPACE: MINE
82(4)
SPACE: OFF
86(2)
TOUCH: PLACEMENT SIT
88(3)
TOUCH: GUIDED DOWN
91(4)
ATTENTION: LOOK AT ME
95(4)
ATTENTION: CATCH MY DRIFT
99(3)
REQUIREMENT: COME: BASICS
102(3)
REQUIREMENT: STAY: BASICS
105(5)
TRUST: NEAR IS DEAR
110(3)
CHAPTER 4 START LEVEL II
BEYOND BRACING
113(1)
CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP
113(1)
CONSISTENTLY CONSISTENT
114(1)
COMMON LEVEL II CHALLENGES
114(2)
SPACE: WAIT
116(3)
SPACE: LEFT CIRCLES
119(3)
TOUCH: CALM = RELEASE
122(2)
TOUCH: GUIDED DOWN, THE NEXT LEVEL
124(5)
ATTENTION: DOOR CHORES
129(3)
ATTENTION: LEAVE IT
132(2)
REQUIREMENT: COME: MAKING IT WORK
134(2)
REQUIREMENT: OUT
136(3)
TRUST: CHECK IT OUT
139(6)
CHAPTER 5 START LEVEL III
CREATIVE COACHING
145(1)
WHAT IS YOUR INTENTION?
145(1)
READY AND ABLE
146(1)
COMMON LEVEL III CHALLENGES
146(2)
SPACE: GO
148(2)
SPACE: WAIT THERE
150(3)
TOUCH: SIMPLE SIT
153(2)
TOUCH: FACE IT
155(4)
ATTENTION: FOLLOW THE LEADER
159(2)
ATTENTION: BEAT THE CLOCK
161(3)
REQUIREMENT: STAY II: WORKING THE 4 D'S
164(3)
REQUIREMENT: NO EYE CAN
167(2)
TRUST: SAY HELLO
169(4)
CHAPTER 6 SOCIALIZATION: DOMESTICATING YOUR DOG
WHAT EXACTLY IS SOCIALIZATION?
173(2)
WHEN CAN I DO THIS SAFELY?
175(5)
HOW DO YOU KNOWYOUR PUPPY IS STRESSED?
180(1)
AT-HOME SOCIALIZATION
181(6)
PRODUCTIVE PLAY
187(5)
IN YOUR YARD
192(1)
VISITING: GOING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE
192(4)
OUT AND ABOUT: THE REST OF THE WORLD
196(2)
SCARED OF THE CITY
198(2)
DOG PARKS
200(2)
DOGGY DAY CARE
202(1)
EXERCISE AND THE GROWING PUPPY
203(4)
WALKING AROUND SUBURBIA
207(2)
SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER PEOPLE
209(1)
SOCIALIZING WITH YOUR CHILDREN
210(2)
SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER CHILDREN
212(3)
CHAPTER 7. A CLEAN HOUSE: HOUSEBREAKING AND PAPER-TRAINING
HOUSEBREAKING: THE RULES
215(26)
Rules of Supervision
215(3)
Gates and Ex-pens: How to Keep Puppies Where You Put Them
218(1)
Rules of Scheduling
219(2)
Rules of Correction
221(1)
Rules of Walking
222(1)
Rules of Feeding and Watering
223(1)
Crating
224(3)
What Type?
224(1)
What Size?
224(1)
What to Put in It?
225(1)
Where to Put It?
226(1)
Introducing the Crate
227(1)
Oh, Ick! Cleanup Hints
228(1)
"Asking" to Go Out
228(1)
Housebreaking: Problems and Solutions
229(12)
After Spaying or Neutering
229(1)
Bedding Is Wet and So Is Puppy
230(1)
Can't Make It through the Night
230(1)
Can't Hold It during the Day
230(1)
Doesn't Poop First Thing in the Morning
231(1)
In the Crate
231(2)
Lifting His Leg Indoors
233(1)
Leg Lifting Outside: Endless Hiking while Hiking
233(2)
On Your Down Comforter
235(1)
On Your Bed
235(1)
Out of Sight
236(1)
Peeing When Excited or Anxious
237(1)
Peeing Small Amounts Frequently
238(1)
Suddenly Peeing Large Amounts in the House
238(1)
Peeing When Left Alone
239(1)
Mistakes When on Medication
239(1)
Won't Go Outside
239(2)
PAPER-TRAINING: THE RULES
241(7)
Paper-training: Problems and Solutions
243(5)
CHAPTER 8 COMMON PROBLEMS, EASY SOLUTIONS
TEN KEYS TO PERFECT PUPPY PROBLEM SOLVING
248(6)
DEMOTING DEMANDING OR DIFFICULT DOGS
254(67)
Barking: At People
260(1)
Barking: In the Crate
261(2)
Barking: Out the Window
263(2)
Barking: In the Backyard
265(1)
Barking: In the Car
265(1)
Begging
266(2)
Bites at Feet or Grabs at Lead
268(1)
Biting
269(3)
The Daily Dozens: An Anti-Bite Protocol
272(2)
Body Slamming: Get Out of In My Way!
274(1)
Car Sickness: Help for the Queasy Rider
275(1)
Chasing: The Cat
276(1)
Chasing: The Kids
277(1)
Chasing: Cars, Bicycles, Joggers
278(1)
Chewing
279(1)
Countertop Cruising
280(1)
Demanding Dog: It's All About Me!
281(1)
Digging
282(1)
Don't Pick Me Up!
283(1)
Don't Touch My Collar, Head, Ears
284(2)
Drinks Too Much
286(1)
Eats Cat Food
286(1)
Eats Own or Other Dogs' Poop
286(1)
Eats Too Fast
287(1)
Fence Running
287(1)
Finicky Eating
288(1)
Food Bowl Issues: Mealtime Menace
289(1)
Garbage Hounds: Indoors and Out
290(1)
Growls When on Couch
291(1)
Growls When Someone Comes Near You
292(1)
Growls When Woken Up
292(2)
Haranguing during Hugging
294(1)
Hyperactive
294
Introducing Puppy to Resident Dog
291(10)
Introducing Puppy to Your Cat
301(2)
Jumping on People
303(2)
Mouthing
305(1)
Poles: Tired of Tangles?
306(1)
Possessiveness: Finders Keepers
307(3)
Possessiveness: Guarding
310(2)
Running Away: From You
312(1)
Scratching at Screens and Doors
313(1)
Separation Issues
314(2)
Sensitive/Shy: Help for Our Wallflowers
316(2)
Sneak Attack from the Rear
318(1)
Whining
319(1)
Won't Come Back Inside
319(2)
WORDS WE TRAIN BY 321(2)
RESOURCES 323(8)
INDEX 331

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