Training for Both Ends of the Leash: A Guide to Cooperation Training for You and Your Dog PDF
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Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, USA • Penguin Group (Canada), 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2Y3, Canada (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.) • Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England • Penguin Ireland, 25 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (a division of Penguin Books Ltd) • Penguin Group (Australia), 250 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) • Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd, 11 Community Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi–110 017, India • Penguin Group (NZ), 67 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, North Shore 0632, New Zealand (a division of Pearson New Zealand Ltd) • Penguin Books (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd, 24 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa Penguin Books Ltd, Registered Offices: 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England Copyright © 2012 by Kate Perry All rights reserved. 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Further, the publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content. To all the dogs I’ve trained and especially to Sophie, my queen bee —K.P. To Pomo, my heartbeat —Y.C. CONTENTS Title Page Copyright Dedication One-Less-Dog Mantra Introduction 1. How to Understand Your Dog 2. Attention, Please 3. What’s Driving the Relationship? 4. Training for Connection 5. Puppyhood: Speculation or Investment? 6. The Housekeeping of Housetraining 7. Tailgating 8. Chain of Commands 9. The Anxious Dog 10. Health: Mind, Body and Wag 11. Leash Lingo 12. Let It Play Out Acknowledgments Resources Photo Credits Index About the Authors ONE-LESS-DOG MANTRA Every household is different, and so is every dog. Taking a personal interest in each one of my clients’ cases has provided me with the opportunity to achieve my “one-less-dog” mantra. Building and enhancing the bond between owners and dogs in fun and innovative ways means one less dog is sent to a shelter and one less dog is euthanized. The one-less-dog mantra is what led me to write this book. It’s my giveback to the dogs that have rewarded me and enriched my life. My intention is for prospective and current owners, whether adopting, rescuing or purchasing a dog, to have a comprehensive, user-friendly read that supports the training process. INTRODUCTION W ho I am as a trainer has a great deal to do with Sophie, my re- homed pug. She entered my life at a crucial time. Jane, Sophie’s previous owner, was diagnosed with colon cancer. As her illness progressed, Sophie became more accustomed to spending her days by Jane’s side. When Jane was hospitalized for three weeks, I became a beloved auntie to Sophie. Sophie stayed at my home, which is where I first became aware of her separation anxiety. I took her to my classes in part to manage her anxiety and in part to train her. When Jane returned home, it was to settle her affairs. Sophie’s welfare was her biggest worry. How should she go about the process of re- homing her dog? During those three weeks, I had time to think about the situation and bond with Sophie. This was a dog with behavior challenges that needed to be addressed. This was a dog that loved, but was losing, her owner. This was a dog that was small in size but huge in spirit. I had fallen for Queen Sophie, a non- wallflower lady with a Bea Arthur “Maude” shoot-from-the-hip character. I told Jane I’d take her dog if she gave me her blessing. The image of Sophie snuggling up to Jane as the final decision was made remains unforgettable for me. There was a calmness in the dog that I hadn’t seen before. Two souls were communicating what needed to be said. That evening I packed Sophie’s things and snapped on her leash. We said good night, realizing that it might be good- bye. The next day Jane died. PROFESSOR SOPHIE I started bringing Sophie to my classes because of her separation anxiety. As time progressed, she assumed the dog-on-dog instructor role of doling out decisive discipline, not aggression, to the pups as needed. She was first a student and then became a teacher. Professor Sophie’s lively and entertaining lessons imparted proper and useful cut-off signals for the pups. When they pounced in her face, she gave a shoulder slam, letting them know to respect their elders. If they became increasingly disrespectful and tried to bully her, she pinned them
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