Can anyone recommend a good dog-training book?

Question

I am about to buy an 8-week old dalmation puppy. I want to train her properly.

Answer 1

As a Dalmatian breeder, I would highly recommend the book:
The Perfect Puppy,
by Gwen Bailey.

I always give a copy to all new puppy owners.
It's good to get before you get the puppy, so you can be ready before she comes!
It uses kind sensible training that a Dalmatian in particular will respond to really well.
It is definitely worth attending dog training classes with her when she is old enough, something we always recommend with this breed.

For a Dalmatian book, try:
DALMATIANS TODAY
Author: Patches Silverstone
ISBN: 1-86054-032-5
RRP: £19.95
Publisher: Ringpress Books

A very good modern general guide to Dalmatians, including health, showing & general care etc.

You may also find the British Dalmatian Club website of use too.
http://www.britishdalmatianclub.org.uk/homepg/index.php

It is full of information and also has a forum where all Dalmatian questions can be asked, with experts to help.


The very best of luck with your new puppy!!

Answer 2

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners, By Monks of New Skete
The Art of Raising a Puppy,By Monks of New Skete
Good Owners Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons
Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, by Winifred Gibson Strickland
Training Your Dog: The Step-By-Step Manual, by Joachim J. Volhard
Purely Positive Training, by Sheila Booth
Books can help and it is a start but it will not teach everything,so it is wise to put your dog through an obedience program.

Answer 3

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aL20M

A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 4

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/EEBcJ

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.

Answer 5

Training books can only help you so far, better to join in Puppy training classes, it one thing to train at home but its better to train where there are lots of other dogs to distract, as will happen when you are out for a walk.

Answer 6

One of the best books I've ever read is "Training Your Retriever" written by monks. Though it targets retrievers, the basics apply to all breeds. they recommend praise for good behavior (dog's name, good boy) instead of punishment. Ex: your pup is happily trotting about with your sock, call him to you, when he comes Praise! Take the sock, have the pup follow you at heal...praise. A bad behavior (chewing socks) is turned into a positive training technique.

Come, sit, down, stay, heel, no....basic commands to start with. Manners first!

Dalmations require lots of exercise, fetching supplies exercise and reinforces training commands.

good luck

Answer 7

Hi here is a web site for the book the dog whisperer by Paul Owens he also has a DVD of the same title.www.dogwhispererdvd.com I have read the book and it has helped. Good Luck

Answer 8

I agree with the Dog Whisperer book. Also if you like ebooks you could check one of these out - http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/dog-training-books.html

Dalmations are cool - I used to have one, he was a great friend.

Answer 9

The best book out of many that I read was "The Dog Whisperer" (A Humane apporach to dog trianing), using the techniques in this book go greater results than any of the other apporaches and classes.

Answer 10

firstly, well done for choosing a Dal, i have a 3 year old male, had him since he was 8 weeks old.
stunning breeds aren't they?
i hope yours, like mine will have the ability to "smile" - it's true, dalmatians really can smile when they are pleased to see you!
secondly, i swear by Victoria stilwells it's me or the dog book, it covers everything in the k9 world from pup to senior.
also as a second aide, get a book called "what is my dog thinking" it explains the A-Z of the dogs body language.
have fun with your Dal, i wouldn't be without mine!
xxx