Dog Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) - Softcover

Rombold-Zeigenfuse, Mary Ann; Volhard, Wendy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394356307 ISBN 13: 9781394356300

Publisher: For Dummies, 2025

Synopsis

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to training dogs, regardless of breed, age, or personality

Wondering how you can get Fido to stop climbing up on the furniture? Hoping that your labradoodle will finally learn how to “sit” and “stay?”

In the fifth edition of Dog Training For Dummies, readers will benefit from a compilation of the best, most effective training methods for dogs of all ages, personalities, and breeds. Readers will learn basic training commands, different techniques for obedience training, breed-specific strategies for modifying behavior, and more.

The book explains how to housetrain your dog and changes and adjustments that can be made to create a happier home and environment for your dog. It also shows you how to address the most common problematic dog behaviors, like excessive barking when someone comes to your door.

Inside the book:

• Expert tips for properly socializing your dog to interact with other dogs and people of all ages
• Strategies for improving your dog walking abilities and training your dog for bedtime
• Recommendations for the best dog training and dog management equipment, including the latest tech

Perfect for all dog owners, Dog Training For Dummies covers the tips, tricks, strategies, and techniques you need to understand to make training your dog a rewarding and successful experience.

About this title

About the Author

Mary Ann Rombold-Zeigenfuse, LVT has more than 40 years’ experience in dog training. She owns and operates Best Friends Obedience, a top training school in Kentucky.

Wendy Volhard has spent more than 30 years teaching dog owners how to communicate effectively with their pets. She is the creator of the “Motivational Method,” a unique approach to dog training.

From the Back Cover

An easy, hands-on guide to training your dog

Interested in learning about the best, most effective training methods for dogs of all ages, personalities, and breeds? In Dog Training For Dummies, a team of veteran dog trainers and dog training educators walks you through a comprehensive collection of commands, techniques, and breed-specific strategies for modifying and managing your dog’s behaviors. You’ll learn how to housetrain your dog, create a happy home and environment for your pet, and solve the most common dog behavior problems.

Inside…

• Stop barking and chewing
• Housetrain your puppy
• Socialize your dog
• Find the best equipment
• Use the latest tech tools
• Teach your dog new tricks
• Manage disruptive behaviors
• Discover calming techniques

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394356307
• ISBN 13: 9781394356300
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432