Take 2: Training Solutions for Rescued Dogs

by Joel Silverman

Overview

The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training and past behaviors may be a complete mystery. In Joel Silverman's Training Rescued Dogs, the author acknowledges the special needs of these dogs and covers the training methods that really work for rescue dogs that hail from animal shelters, breed rescue programs, and humane societies.Joel's training method includes information on:• Where to adopt• Guidelines for adoption success• Housebreaking and Problem Solving• What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after)• Ways to modify undesirable behaviors• And much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593788643
Publisher:	CompanionHouse Books
Publication date:	07/19/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

Author of What Color Is Your Dog?, Joel Silverman has over 30 years experience training animals for the camera and appearing on camera himself to present expert training techniques. A previous host of Good Dog U (Animal Planet) and a frequent guest of popular talk shows such as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The NBC Today in New York and other programs on CNN and MSNBC, Joel has built his reputation and training knowledge from years of unique animal experience’s ranging from training killer whales to every dog breed imaginable, large and small. Joel has worked with organizations ranging from Sea World to Universal Studios and on projects from ad campaigns for Iams to feature movies, including Russell Crowe’s A Good Year. This year, Joel was awarded the coveted 2008 Dog Trainer of the Year Award, presented to him by Our Hero™ Enhanced Dog Water at the Show Dogs of the Year Awards in New York City. Joel resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, with his mellow yellow dog Foster.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Finding Your New Dog 10

Chapter 2 Getting Ready 32

Chapter 3 The First Two Hours at Home 46

Chapter 4 House-training 60

Chapter 5 Understanding "What Color Is Your Dog?" 72

Chapter 6 The First Thirty Days 82

Chapter 7 Desensitization, Exposure, and Socialization 90

Chapter 8 Before You Train 116

Chapter 9 Solving Behavior Problems 128

Chapter 10 Teaching Sit and Stay 160

Chapter 11 Teaching Heel 182

Index 192