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abandonment, re-homing dogs, 197–198 behavior problems ace bandages, 105 correction timing, 20–21 acupressure, 105 defensiveness, 25 adult dogs, 112–114, 174–179 flightiness, 26 advertisements, re-homing your dog, 198 hypersensitive, 25–26 Afghan Hounds, lure , 164–166 leash correction techniques, 21 age, hyper dog factor, 28 mistake-prone dogs, 26, 28 aggression, 202, 219–222 separation anxiety, 115–116 agility training, 152 temperament testing, 30–31 agility trials, 155–156 belly bands, big dogs, 24 airlines, travel guidelines, 187, 189 Bernese Mountain Dog, 12–24 airscenting, 168 Beta leash, obedience training, 37 alternative medicines, 105 Bichon Frise, 13–19 ambient sound, soundproofing uses, 114 bicycling, 81–85 American Bulldog, 12–24 big dogs, 23–24 American Eskimo Dog, 13–19 biking shoes, 82 American Herding Breed Association, 164 Biothane leash, obedience training, 37 (AKC), 152, 155, biting, troubleshooting, 203 156, 164–167 Bitter Apple, 29, 39, 67, 69–70, 114 American Pit Bull Terrier, 156 Blanket Caper, dog/owner activity, 90 American Staffordshire Terrier, 7, 9 Bloodhound, 12–24 animal companions, 174–180 blow dryers, 193 animal shelters, re-homing your dog, 198 boarding kennels, 190–191 antidepressants, 106 bonding aptitude (dog’s), sport, 152–153 grooming opportunity, 99–101 Arm Jumps, trick training, 127–129 obedience training opportunity, 33, 36 Around the World, Pattern variation, 129 snuggling/snoozing activity, 102–104 Australian Shepherd umbilical cording (tethering), 61 earthdog trials, 161–162 bones (sterilized), 117 massage calming effect, 101 Border Collie personality profile, 19–22 agility dog, 151–152 Australian Shepherd Club of America, 164 agility training, 155 automobile travel, 31, 63–64, 186–187 excitable breed, 13 horseback-riding concerns, 85 back command, 23 laid-back companion, 222 backpacking, dog/owner activity, 87 trials, 168 balls, catch game, 78 Border Collie–Heeler mix, agility, 156 Ball Stomp’r, retrieval game, 79 , lure coursing, 164–166 barking, troubleshooting,COPYRIGHTED 202 Boston MATERIAL Terrier, 13–19 , lure coursing, 164–166 BowWow TV,soundproofing uses, 114 Basset Hound, 112, 162–163 Boxer, 19–22 Batch flower remedies, 104 breeders, re-homing your dog, 198 baths, 194–196 breeds, organized-sport issues, 155 baying, troubleshooting, 202 Briard, 27, 86 Beagle, 13–19, 106, 162–163 brushes, grooming uses, 99–100, 193 bedding, crates, 109 buckle collar, training equipment, 37 Bedlington Terrier, 161–162 Bulldog, 19–22 bedrooms, snuggling/snoozing, 102–104 Bull Mastiff, 12–24 beds/bedding, selection, 111–112 Buster Cube, interactive toy, 117 begging (mealtime), 202–203 223 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 224

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calming activities, 99–105 Dachshund, 11, 161–163 canine companions, 118 Dalmatian, 19–22 canine freestyle, 156–158 Dandie Dinmont Terrier, 13, 37, 103 Canine Freestyle Federation, 157 dead dog, trick training, 144 canine Frisbee, sport activity, 158 defensiveness, character trait, 25 canvas crates, environmental issues, 108 dehydration, outdoor-activity issues, 85 , organized-sport activity, 158–160 digging, 205–207 catch, dog/owner activity, 78 disaster dogs, search and rescue (SAR), 168 cats, household interactions, 178–180 distractions, 42, 44–46. See also environmental Cattle Dog, 85–86 distractions Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 26 Doberman Pinscher, 11, 19–22 cedar chips, bedding uses, 112 dock diving, sport activity, 160–162 Central Metal, crate products, 109 dog day care, socialization, 96–97 chase, dog/owner activity, 90–93 doggie massage, 101–102 chasing, troubleshooting, 203–205 dog parks, 95–96 chewing, 205 doorways, 62–63, 220 chews, crate confinement, 110 down command, 47–49 chew toys, 117 downstairs/upstairs, training, 63 Chihuahua, 13–19 down-stay command, training, 59–60 Chihuahua mix, 12, 15, 119 drafting, sport activity, 158–160 children, 180–183 drop it command, 68–69, 78 Chinese Crested, shopping trips, 188 chiropractic medicine, 105 ears, cleaning, 100 Chuckit!, retrieval game, 79 earthdog trials, 161–162 circling, trick training, 139–140 emergency care, boarding kennel, 192 city dwellers, obedience, 218–219 emotional sensitivity, 30 cleanliness, organized sports, 154–155 energy healing (Reiki), 105 Clicker Curtsy, trick training, 146 energy level, organized sports, 152 Clicker Skateboarding, 148–149 English Springer Spaniel, 19–22 clicker training, tricks, 145–149 entrapment, problem behavior, 21 Clumber Spaniel, laid-back breed, 13 environmental distractions. See also distractions Cocker Spaniel, 19–22, 36, 112 soundproofing, 114–115 Code of Conduct, obedience training, 38 temperament testing, 31 collars, 24, 37, 39, 55 training benefits, 24 come command, 49–50 escape artists, 208. See also running away commands (cues). See also individual commands essential oils, 104 grouping when trick training, 132 etiquette sledding sports, 160 furniture/beds, 102–104 trick-training introduction timing, 134 guest guidelines, 100 communication, 33, 71–73 excitability, 207–208 confinement, crate training, 62–63 exercise, 9–10, 76 corrections, timing, 20–21 expense, organized sports, 153–154 country dwellers, 221 crates fabric crates, pros/cons, 108 bedding, 109 fancy feet, trick training, 140 confinement time guidelines, 110 feces-eating behavior, 69–70, 207 in and out training, 62–63, 110 feng shui introduction, 110 beds/bedding, 111–112 placement, 109–110 boredom remedies, 116–118 selection, 108–110 canine companions, 118 toy/chew guidelines, 110 crates, 108–110 water availability, 110 creature comforts, 107–112 cross-country skiing, dog/owner, 88–89 puppy/dog proofing, 112–114 cues (commands). See also individual commands separation anxiety prevention, 115–116 grouping when trick training, 132 soundproofing, 114–115 sledding sports, 160 windows, 118 trick-training introduction timing, 134 fetch, dog/owner activity, 76–79 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 225

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field trials, sport activity, 162–163 moving into a new home, 183–184 Flapper calf jump, Pattern variation, 129 new-baby introduction, 180–181 flightiness, undesirable character trait, 26 new-dog introduction, 174–177 flower remedies, 104 older children, 183 , organized-sport activity, 163 puppy/dog proofing, 112–114 flying objects, dog/owner activity, 78 re-homing your dog, 197–198 foam bedding, pros/cons, 111–112 separation anxiety prevention, 115–116 food lures (treats) soundproofing, 114–115 avoiding, 5 teenagers, 183 circling-trick uses, 139–140 toddlers, 181–182 clicker-training uses, 145–149 housetraining tail-chasing trick, 136 country dogs, 221 trick training, 120–121 paper-training alternative, 19 weaning process, 123 small dogs, 18 weaving-trick uses, 137–138 troubleshooting guidelines, 209–210 furniture, 102–104, 112 howling. See barking, troubleshooting; baying, troubleshooting garbage, ingestion prevention, 207 hula hoops,Arm Jump variation, 128 German Shepherd–Doberman Pinscher mix, hunting tests, sport activity, 162–163 9–10 hypersensitivity, character trait, 25–26 German Shepherd Dog, 19–22 German Shorthaired Pointer, 19–22 , lure coursing, 164–166 gloves, 39, 60 inattention (zoning out), 218 Golden Retriever, 19–22, 28, 163 indefinite listing privilege (ILP), 155 Grapevine Weave, trick training, 139 ingestible chews, avoiding, 117 Great Dane, 22–24 in/out command, 62–64, 110 , 22–24, 164–166 interactive toys, 117 Greyhound-Coonhound cross, 160 Irish Setter, excitable breed, 13 grooming , 13, 22–24, 164–166 baths, 194–196 , 164–166 calming activity, 99–101 techniques, 192–194 Jack Russell Terrier, 13–19 guests, etiquette guidelines, 100 Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, 167 Japanese Chin, 27 halters, big dogs, 24 jerk correction, training, 55 hand signals, trick training, 120 jogging, dog/owner activity, 79–80 harnesses jumping behavior, 22, 65–67, 210–211 big dogs, 24 jumping sticks,Arm Jump variation, 128 sledding sports, 159–160 jumping tricks tire-pulling uses, 87 Arm Jumps, 127–129 head halters, big dogs, 24 leaping onto your back, 133–134 heel command, 50–54 Leg Leaps, 122–127 herding trials, sport activity, 164 Patterns, 129–130 Hide and Seek, dog/owner activity, 91 trick training, 122–134 High Jump,Arm Jump variation, 127 hiking, dog/owner activity, 87 kennel up command, 62–64 Hip-Hop, Leg Leap variation, 126–127 kickball, dog/owner activity, 78–79 hitching posts, 85 Hole in One,Arm Jump variation, 128 Labrador Retriever holistic medicine, 105 canine gardener, 206 homemade toys, 118 Cupid role, 12 homeopathic medicine, 105 freedom lesson, 217 honey, tail-chasing trick, 136 hunting tests, 162–163 horseback riding, 83–85 Luke goes horseback riding, 83 households personality profile, 19–22 cat–dog interactions, 178–180 roommate’s puppy, 7 crate placement, 109–110 snowshoeing, 88 mood factor, 103 sock-stealing behavior, 21 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 226

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Labrador Retriever (continued) mouthing, 203 swimming and retrieving, 86 multidog households, training, 36 textile (throw rug) chewing, 112 Muscle Man,Arm Jump variation, 128 uncontrollable/unteachable, 28 music, 101, 105, 114, 156–158 water rescues, 169–170 Musical Dog Sport Association, 157 Labrador Retriever mix, 79–80 large dogs, 22–24 nail clippers, grooming techniques, 193 Laser Chase, trick training, 147 nails, trimming, 100 leaping into your arms, trick, 130–132 naps (in your bed), calming, 102–104 leaping onto your back, 133–134 neurotic behaviors, versus hyper dogs, 8 leashes Newfoundland, 22–24, 169–170 back command training tool, 23 Newfoundland Club of America, 169–170 bicycling activity uses, 81–82 Newfoundland Draft Work, 159 jerk correction, 55 newspapers, re-homing your dog, 198 jogging activity uses, 80 nipping, 203 jumping behavior control, 22, 65–66 noise sensitivity, temperament testing, 30 obedience training equipment, 37 no-jump harness, big dogs, 24 off-leash control techniques, 60 no-pull harness, big dogs, 24 Rollerblading activity use, 82 North American Council, 156 stealing behavior correction tool, 21 North American Flyball Association, 163 umbilical cording (tethering), 61 North American Hunting Retriever leash pulling, 213 Association, 163 leather leash, training equipment, 37 Norwich Terrier, 37 leave it command, 68–69 nutritional supplements, 105 Leg Leaps, trick training, 122–127 nylon bones, 110, 117 light line, training equipment, 39, 40 nylon cord, longe line uses, 39, 40 longe line nylon-covered crates, travel uses, 108 Sneakaway training, 40–46 training equipment, 38–40 obedience training. See also manners; training lure coursing, sport activity, 164–166 age guidelines, 39 backsliding versus untrained animal, 213 magazines, sledding sports, 159 bonding opportunity, 33, 36 Magic Marker, trick training, 141–142 city dwellers, 218–219 Maltese, 13–19 Code of Conduct, 38 manners. See also obedience training; training come command, 49–50 drop it command, 68–69 communication as foundation, 33 feces eaters, 69–70 down command, 47–49 in and out crate training, 62–63 down-stay command, 59–60 leave it command, 68–69 equipment requirements, 37–40 off command, 65–67 good manners development, 61–71 play time game concerns, 93 heel command, 50–54 quiet command, 68 jerk correction, 55 rolling behavior, 70 mental-challenge benefits, 34–35 umbilical cording (tethering), 61 multidog-household benefits, 36 upstairs/downstairs, 63 off-leash control techniques, 60 massage therapy, 101–102 senior dog benefits, 29 medications, 104, 106 sit command, 46–47 medium dogs, 19–22 sit-stay command, 54–59 mental health, ownership benefits, 10–11 Sneakaway, 40–46 Merry-Go-Round, Pattern variation, 130 touching, 73–74 mesh crates, travel uses, 108 obedience trials, sport activity, 166–167 Miniature Pinscher, 13–19 obesity, exercise approval, 76 Miniature Poodle, 13–19 object retrieval, 76–77 Miniature Schnauzer, 13–19 off command, 65–67, 104 mixed breeds, herding trials, 164 off-leash training, control techniques, 60 M jump, Pattern variation, 129–130 out/in command, 63–64, 110 mood CDs, 105, 114 over-the-calf Flapper, 126 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 227

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over-the-shin CanCan, 126 predation, 203–205 over-the-thigh Grand Plie, 126 pulling (on the leash), 213 overweight dogs, exercise approval, 76 running away, 214 ownership, 9–11, 71 scratching, 205–207, 215 stalking, 203–205 pacing, 211 stealing, 215–217 paper training, alternative, 19 troubleshooting guidelines, 199–201 Patterns, trick training, 129–130 whining, 217 pavement, outdoor activity issues, 85 zoning out (inattention), 218 peanut butter, tail-chasing trick, 136 prong collar, 24, 37 pedal cages, bicycling, 82 Prozac, 106 personal interests, organized sports, 152 Pug, 13–19 personality profiles puppies large dogs, 22–24 cat introductions, 179–180 medium dogs, 19–22 crate size, 108 small dogs, 13–19 household safety, 112–114 temperament testing, 30–31 misbehavior correction, 28 , lure coursing, 164–166 new-dog introduction, 174–177 phobias, 211–212 obedience-training age, 39 physical health, observation, 100 Pit Bull, 19–22, 170–172 quiet command, 68 plastic crates, 108 quizzes, temperament testing, 30–31 platform training, 15–18, 101, 193 Play during Training, 23 radios, soundproofing uses, 114 play groups, socialization opportunity, 95 rally-O (Rally), sport activity, 166–167 play time, dog/owner activity, 90–93 Rapid-fire Commands, 90, 201 pole awareness, jogging activity, 80 rattan crates, chewing issues, 108 polyfill cushion beds, 112 Rat Terrier, 13–19 Pomeranian, 13–19 rawhide toys, avoiding, 117 Poodle, hunting-dog ability, 153 Reiki (energy healing), 105 popcorn toss, catch game, 78 release move, training element, 46 Portuguese Water Dog, 153, 169–170 rescue groups, re-homing your dog, 198 Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Rescue Remedy, 104 169–170 retractable leashes, outdoor activity, 85 possessiveness, temperament testing, 31 retrieving, 76–79, 89–90 pounce, dog/owner activity, 90–93 , 26, 164–166 praise, 46, 121 road trips, temperament testing, 31 predatory behaviors, 203–205 Rollerblading, 82, 84–85 problem behaviors rolling behavior, control techniques, 70 aggression, 202 rope toys, avoiding, 117 barking, 202 Rottweiler, 19–22, 96, 164, 170–172 baying, 202 running (jogging), 79–80, 84–85 begging, 202–203 running away, 214. See also escape artists biting, 203 chasing, 203–205 , lure coursing, 164–166 chewing, 205 Samoyed, herding trials, 164 digging, 205–207 , 22–24, 164–166 eating inedibles, 207 scratching, 205–207. See also digging entrapment techniques, 21 search and rescue (SAR), 167–169 excitability, 207–208 senior dogs, 29 housetraining accidents, 209–210 separation anxiety, 115–116 howling, 210 shaker can, training equipment, 39 jumping up, 210–211 shame, avoiding, 74 mouthing, 203 shelters, re-homing your dog, 198 nipping, 203 Shih Tzu, 13–19 pacing, 211 Shot Put,Arm Jump variation, 128 phobias, 211–212 Siberian Husky, 27, 29, 86, 170–172 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 228

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sit command, 46–47 stay command, learnability issues, 26 sit-stay command, 54–59 St. Bernard, 22–24 sitting up, trick training, 143 stealing behavior, 20–21, 68–69, 215–217 skiing, 88–89 sterilized bones, 117 , 89 strangers, temperament testing, 31 sledding, sport activity, 158–160 stroller (jogging), 80 slicker brush, grooming techniques, 193 suburban dwellers, 219–222 slip collar, 24, 37, 39, 55 Swaying Weave, trick training, 138 small dogs, 13–19 swimming, dog/owner activity, 85–86 Sneakaway, 24, 40–46 snoozing, calming activity, 102–104 tail-chasing, trick training, 136 snowshoeing, dog/owner activity, 88 teenagers, interaction issues, 183 snuggling, calming activity, 102–104 teeth, cleaning, 100 socialization television, soundproofing uses, 114 dog day care, 96–97 temperament testing, 30–31 dog parks, 95–96 terrier races, organized-sport activity, 167 ownership benefit, 12 territorial dogs, concerns, 88 play groups, 95 tethering (umbilical cording), 61 temperament testing, 30–31 thieves soft toys, avoiding, 117 drop it/leave it command, 68–69 specialty diets, 105 leash correction techniques, 20–21 spinning, trick training, 134–135 troubleshooting guidelines, 215–217 sports time commitment, organized sport, 154 agility trials, 155–156 tire-pulling, dog/owner activity, 87 aptitude (dog’s) issues, 152–153 toddlers, interaction issues, 181–182 breed considerations, 155 Toy Fox Terrier, 13–19 canine freestyle, 156–158 Toy Poodle, 13–19 canine Frisbee, 158 toys, 110, 116–118 carting, 158–160 tracking trials, organized sport, 167–169 cleanliness, 154–155 trading up, object release, 77–78 control of your dog necessity, 154 traffic leash, jogging activity uses, 80 dock diving, 160–162 trailing, sport activity, 167–169 dog/owner benefits, 151–152 training. See also obedience training; trick drafting, 158–160 training earthdog trials, 161–162 back command, 23 energy level, 152 character-molding opportunity, 24–25 expense, 153–154 clicker training, 145–149 field trials, 162–163 combining with “controlled play,” 91 flyball, 163 environmental distractions, 24 herding trials, 164 health/safety concerns, 5–6 hunting tests, 162–163 object retrieval/release, 76–77 lure coursing, 164–166 off-leash techniques, 60 obedience trials, 166–167 owner’s health benefits, 9–10 personal interest, 152 shaming your dog, 74 rally-O, 166–167 small dog platform uses, 15–18 search and rescue (SAR), 167–169 Sneakaway phases, 40–46 sledding, 158–160 touching considerations, 73–74 terrier races, 167 vocalization guidelines, 71–73 time commitment, 154 travel, 31, 108, 185–191 tracking trials, 167–169 treat balancing, trick training, 142–143 trailing trials, 167–169 treats (food lures) water rescue tests, 169–170 avoiding, 5 , 170–172 circling trick, 139–140 spray bottle, training equipment, 39 clicker training uses, 145–149 Springer Spaniel, herding ability, 153 tail-chasing trick, 136 stairways, 63 trick training, 120–121 stalking, 90–93, 203–205 weaning process, 123 weaving trick, 137–138 15_041017 bindex.qxp 12/12/06 6:40 PM Page 229

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trick training. See also obedience training; University of Missouri-Columbia, dog- training walking exercise research, 10 Arm Jumps, 127–129 up command, furniture/beds, 103 circling, 139–140 upstairs/downstairs, 63 Clicker Curtsy, 146 Clicker Skateboarding, 148–149 venetian-blind cord, light line use, 39, 40 clicker training, 145–149 veterinarians, 29, 76, 196–197 dead dog, 144 vocalizations, training guidelines, 71–73 dog/owner activity, 119 voice tapes, soundproofing uses, 115 fancy feet, 140 Grapevine Weave, 139 Wacky Recalls, 91–92 grouping cues (commands), 132 wait command, 62–64, 220 hand signals, 120 waste-eating behavior, 69–70, 207 helper involvement guidelines, 145 water, crate confinement issues, 110 jumping, 122–134 water recovery dog, search and rescue (SAR) Laser Chase, 147 activity, 168 leaping into your arms, 130–132 water rescue tests, 169–170 leaping onto your back, 133–134 weather, outdoor activity, 85 Leg Leaps, 122–127 weather, snow sport, 88–89 Magic Marker, 141–142 weaving (zigzagging), trick, 136–139 Patterns, 129–130 weight-pull harness, 87 praise importance, 121 weight pulling, organized sport, 170–172 sitting up, 143 Weimaraner, play group participant, 95 spinning, 134–135 West Highland White Terrier, 161–162 Swaying Weave, 138 Wheaton Terrier, excitable breed, 13 tail-chasing, 136 whining. See barking, troubleshooting; treat balancing, 142–143 baying, troubleshooting treats (food lures), 120–121 , lure coursing, 164–166 treat-weaning, 123 windows, environmental stimulation, 118 weaving (zigzagging), 136–139 wire crates, 108–109 T-shirt (tightly wrapped), 105 World Canine Freestyle Organization, 157 tug-of-war, 77, 92 Yappy Hour, socialization, 95 umbilical cording (tethering), 61 Yorkshire Terrier, 13–19 United Kennel Club (UKC), 152, 156 United States Border Collie Handlers zigzagging (weaving), trick, 136–139 Association, 164 zoning out (inattention), 218 United States Dog Agility Association, 156