The Power of Positive Dog Training

Pat’s Positive Training Principles.

PART I: Partners in Training: Laying the Relationship Foundation.
1. Dogs Just Want to Have Fun.
2. Train with Your Brain, Not Pain.
3. How Can I Answer If I Don’t Understand the Question?
4. Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.
5. I Read You Loud and Clear.
6. A New Leash on Life.
7. The Shape of Things to Come.
8. Should You Ever Punish?

PART II: The Trick Is in the Training: Basic Exercises.
9. It’s All Tricks.
10. The First Week—Sit Happens.
11. The Second Week—On Target.
12. The Third Week—Take It to the Limit.
13. The Fourth Week—Everyone Needs Her Own Spot.
14. The Fifth Week—Up and Over!
15. The Sixth Week—Well, Excuse Me!
16. Click! and Jackpot!

PART III: Ain’t Misbehavin’: Addressing Behavior Challenges.
17. The Poisoned Cue (And Other Important Training Concepts).
18. Pees on Earth: Happy Housetraining!
19. Canine Social Misfits.
20. Don’t Worry, Be Happy.
21. One Is the Loneliest Number.
22. A Biting Commentary.
23. The Green-Eyed Monster.
24. And Baby Makes Three.

Epilogue: Choosing Your Animal-Care Professionals.

Appendix I: Doggy Day Planners.

Appendix II: Delicious Treats and Delightful Rewards.

Appendix III: Canine Activity Contact Information.

Appendix IV: Resources.

Appendix V: Glossary of Training Cues and Terms.