The Dog Trainer’s Resource 2: The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection

Description

The Dog Trainer’s Resource 2:  The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection

edited by Mychelle Blake

ISBN:  9781929242573

Publisher:  Dogwise Publishing

Publication Year:  2009

Format:  Trade Paperback

Pages:  386

From the back cover:

“When the first volume of The Dog Trainer’s Resource was published in 2007, it became a resounding success among professional dog trainers and behaviorists.  It also introduced a new generation of dog trainers to the profession and started them on the road to success with information from experts in the field.  This new volume, The Dog Trainer’s Resource 2, contains more cutting edge information collected from dog training’s most influential magazine, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, published by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Subjects covered in the book range from puppy training and socialization to working with veterinarians to running the business end of the leash.  A special emphasis in this volume is on behavior problems including how to diagnose them, training, and management strategies.  It also includes detailed case studies that give the reader insights from experts.  Both new and seasoned dog trainers will benefit from the 73 articles written by 43 authors.

Advice from leaders in the dog training field

• How to provide puppies effective socialization while keeping them healthy.
• Discover the latest in learning theory and training strategies including shaping, lure-reward, and punishment.
• Learn how to develop a business model and market to a niche clientele.
• Review dozens of class tips and curriculum ideas you can use to teach dog owners new skills.

Bonus!  This volume includes detailed bibliographic information so you can dig deeper into the research behind the information from the experts.”