| An exclusive new dog training book, "Dog Training 4 | | | | he does something you are asking him to do |
| Life", has recently been published online. It is an | | | | correctly, and be consistent. Always use exactly the |
| excellent training resource for people who would like | | | | same command for any action you wish your dog to |
| to benefit from the author, Anne Pottinger's wealth | | | | perform. |
| of experience with dogs. She has trained not only | | | | Dog Training 4 Life begins by explaining the dog's |
| puppies, but also older dogs, including many discards | | | | heritage and how the different types of dogs and |
| rescued from shelters. In fact her wealth of | | | | breeds developed and evolved. In fact it represents |
| knowledge stems from more than thirty years | | | | a very well structured and thought out piece of work |
| working with dogs. | | | | and anyone reading the book from start to finish will |
| Before moving to the US, Anne began training dogs | | | | not only have a much clearer perspective on training |
| in England under the mentorship and direction of the | | | | their dog, they will also know exactly why their |
| late, great Barbara Woodhouse, at that time a | | | | chosen breed looks and behaves the way he does. |
| renowned trainer who also published several | | | | This e-book is phenomenal value. Well over 80 pages |
| bestselling books on the subject and had television | | | | jam packed with really great information! It's also |
| shows syndicated worldwide. | | | | written in a style that keeps the reader engaged |
| Dogs love to please, your praise means everything | | | | from beginning to end, with an abundance of |
| to them. Unfortunately too many owners never think | | | | interesting facts that you just don't find in your |
| to praise or reward good behavior, relying instead | | | | average dog training book. The author appears to |
| upon negative reinforcement and punishing bad | | | | have taken immense care in constructing and writing |
| behavior. Dog Training 4 Life is structured entirely | | | | the e-book, even including little quotes at the |
| upon Positive Reinforcement coupled with | | | | beginning every chapter. My favorite is the one by |
| consistency. | | | | Will Rogers: "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then |
| Positive reinforcement takes the two things dogs | | | | when I die, I want to go where they went." |
| care most about in life-- praise and food -- and make | | | | She also offers all her customers a great bonus: |
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| simple: use praise and treats to reward him whenever | | | | |