Has your canine companion taken to barking incessantly or jumping on your guests? When you're not at home, does your rebellious pooch excavate your garden? Do you need some tips on how to train your new puppy? This book shows that you can teach an old dog new tricks . . . or a young one to behave like a loving family pet.
This book is a step-by-step guide to managing all aspects of dog ownership. With simple, effective, time-efficient and cruelty-free techniques, 'Bark Busters' demonstrates how to work in tandem with your dog's natural instincts to transform a frustrating and chaotic relationship with your dog into a harmonious one.
This book covers all facets of dog ownership from selecting the right puppy for you, training it in basic obedience, dealing with common behavioural problems, feeding and exercising, to coping with disabilities and an aged dog. It includes special sections on dealing with aggression and biting, fears and phobias, dogs and children, going to the vet and coping with the loss of a much-loved pet.
Whether you are the proud owner of a new puppy, or the victim of relentless behavioural onslaughts from your mischievous mutt, 'Bark Busters' shows you how to train your dog to fit comfortably into your life.