Sit, Stay! Train Your Dog the Easy Way Book

The Way Dogs Are     4
Understanding Dog Behavior     7
What Dogs Need     7
Sounds Dogs Make     7
Body Language     9
Interpreting Behavior     12
How-TO: Communicating     14
Why Does a Good Dog Turn into a Problem Dog?     17
The Desire for Partnership     17
What the Dog Expects from Us     17
What Do You Expect from Your Dog?     18
Old Dogs and New Tricks     19
Four Ground Rules for Togetherness     21
Typical Traits of Dogs     22
Dogs Need Responsibilities     23
Breed Characteristics     24
Behavior Problems and Their Causes     25
The Right Accessories     26
When Do I Need Help from a Professional?     27
How-To: Getting Started     28
Behavior Problems and Solutions     31
Why Dogs Cause Problems     31
Trust Is the Foundation for Training     32
Misunderstandings     33
Fear of Being Left Alone     33
Panic in the Car     33
Feeding Problems     35
Stressful Situations with Play-Actors     35
Dangerous Grief     36
Is There a Cure for Straying?     36
No More Mounting!     37
Common Mistakes in Training Puppies     38
What Can Be Done About Making Messes?     41
Struggling with the Leash     42
Dealing with Thieves     42
How-To: Training     44
Problems with Canine Nature     46
No Closed Season for Hunters     47
Aggressive Watchdogs     47
Is Your Dog the Boss?     48
How to Handle Fighters     51
Down with Boredom!     52
Variety Is Good for Dogs     54
Persistent Barkers     54
Destructiveness     57
How-To: Playtime     58
Index     60
Addresses     62
Ask the Expert     64