Dog Training Books
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Training Manners Around Guests
This book gets right to the point like a user manual and contains clear instructions to guide you through the steps for building a strong foundation of behaviours. When a dog is trained in this way — using only positive reinforcement with small steps that build the dog’s skills — the dog learns more effectively and enjoys choosing the good manners even in situations that are very exciting like when guests come over. There are also instructions in the book for when strangers come to the door to deliver a package or meal, for example, addressing the problem of a dog running out the door.
The instructions are for dogs that are friendly towards guests, even those exuberant greeters that race around or jump on guests, perhaps barking at the guests with excitement and joy. If your dog is fearful of strangers at the door or a guest, please contact a reputable professional.
“As a Covid puppy, our Standard Poodle rescue was unaccustomed to guests in our home. Soleil would jump on people at the door and push them off the sofa. By using the instructions from Jennifer’s ebook Teach Your Dog Manners Around Guests and working online with Jennifer, Soleil no longer pushes people off the sofa, and while it is still a work in progress, he can mostly greet guests politely at the door. Thanks, Jennifer!” –Michelle Hunter, Regina, Saskatchewan
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Preventing Separation Anxiety
Does your dog chew furniture or get into the garbage when left alone? Have you been working from home for a while but need to start teaching your dog how to be alone for a few hours? Are you concerned about your dog barking when you are not home? Did you know that when a dog has accidents in the house when left alone, that is might not be a “house training” issue?
Or perhaps your dog follows you from room to room and you worry that your dog isn’t getting enough quality sleep during the day. (FYI, dogs need 16+ hours of sleep/rest per day.) Maybe you would like to be able to use the bathroom or have a shower without your dog needing to join you.
Dogs are social animals and are not hard-wired to be alone. In fact, a dog that has not been conditioned to be comfortable being left alone will become anxious which can lead to extreme distress and panic. Experiences like this can easily lead to phobias.
If your dog has moderate to extreme anxiety about being left alone, please contact a reputable professional who is skilled in addressing separation anxiety and extreme fear. This is not a job for the average dog trainer because this is not a “dog training” problem. This book can supplement and complement the guidance of a skilled professional behaviour consultant.
“Loved the book. Very straightforward. Can be read in an afternoon. Great practical advice and easy to follow steps.” — Jacqueline Paul Surdu, Regina, Saskatchewan
“I have been using some tips from your book and working with Odie to go to his crate on his own with great success. This morning I was gathering things to head out the door he just knew and went to his crate without me saying a word. Almost too easy for a pup that is anything but easy“ — Stephanie Bank, Regina, Saskatchewan
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If you would like to buy a printed copy, contact me
Homemade Balanced & Complete Dog Meals Recipe Book
Contact me to purchase a PDF of this book. Printed copies available with bulk orders.
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