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The Canine Good Citizen program was created by the American Kennel Club to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Written by the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (the very same organization that designed the test), Citizen Canine will help dog owner easily maneuver through the program's 10-step curriculum, stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. With the valuable information found...
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The bestselling dog training book is now completely updated, but still refreshingly uncomplicated. A practical guide to positive training techniques for your puppy or older dog, it covers basic commands, includes information about walking on a leash, housetraining, and other "good dog" behaviors, and covers ways to correct objectionable behaviors. It even addresses issues common to rescue and shelter dogs, including shyness and insecurity. A new chapter...
5) The golden rules of positive puppy training: everything you need to know for your puppy's first year
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"The focus is on a puppy's first year of life: the major developmental, socialization, and fear periods; the characteristics of a good owner for fulfilling the puppy's needs; and how to train and modify behaviors using positive (reward-based) methods"--
8) Tigerland
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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
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1 DVD (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Just released from the base stockade, recruit Roland Bozz joins a platoon of young soldiers preparing to ship out to Vietnam. His independence and outright defiance draw fire from his own men as well as commanding officers. But when the platoon is sent to Tigerland, a hellish training ground, Bozz's leadership and loyalty bring his men together, triggering extraordinary consequences.
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Wiley Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
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242 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
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"When you're training your dog, he won't sit still for long-winded explanations. You don't have to either. With this visual guide, you'll quickly learn how to determine your dog's personality, customize a training plan, and speak Doglish. You'll get the scoop on training tools, everyday handling, puppy conditioning, and socialization. You'll learn how to teach basic commands and progress to fun tricks and games. Instead of poring over boring text,...
10) Time to pee!
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Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2003
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 x 27 cm.
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Sign-carrying mice give encouraging instructions for using the toilet.
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Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
c2002
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xvi, 336 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest trends in training and reflections on the canine-human relationship, a new edition of the classic illustrated guide to dog training helps the dog owner understand his dog's nature, know when and how to discipline, and to select a dog breed that is appropriate to the owner's lifestyle.
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Da Capo Press
Pub. Date
2004
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96 p. ; 18 cm.
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"Parents will welcome Brazelton's uniquely empathetic, wise, and helpful approach to this inevitable and often trying issue. Toilet training is a job for the child and not the parent, and by trying to force the issue or even encourage too hard, parents can set the stage for trouble. By "listening to the child," parents will know when their child is ready, and by guiding children in a series of gentle small steps, parents can help them make the accomplishment...
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"Drawing on two decades of professional experience, a popular dog trainer presents an array of field-tested techniques for training dogs of all breeds, ages, and personality types. The methods described emphasize positive reinforcement while still allowing for humane corrective tactics when needed. Contains photos and supporting text"--
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VeloPress
Pub. Date
[2014]
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xiii, 206 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Now in Swim Speed Strokes Taormina shows swimmers and triathletes how they can swim with elite technique in all four swimming strokes--butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Using crystal-clear photographs and her engaging, straightforward style, Coach Taormina explains the science behind power and speed in the water, explores the elements common to every stroke, and examines stroke technique in detail in individual stroke chapters."--Amazon.com....
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Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2011
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x, 341 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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"For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice...
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