Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method, Revised Edition [Hardcover]

The bestselling dog training manual that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author ofWater Dog.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day. 

InFamily Dog, you’ll discover:

• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle
• The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks
• The key to your dog's healthy mental development
• The benefits of play and relaxation
• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods
• Talking with your dog—it's not what you say but how you say it
• Children and dogs—learning to take responsibility
• Tips on grooming
• The best dog diet in the world
• First-aid and medical advice
• And much more...

Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training,Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you’ve always wanted.Praise for Richard A. Wolters

“The most popular method ever. Because it works and it's easy!”—Field & Stream on Family Dog

“Gun Dog is one of the most valuable, probably THE most valuable, training tools the average amateur could have.”—Sports Afield

“Water Dog is a classic—definitely the place to start with your new retriever.”—David G. Meisner, Editor and Publisher, Gun Dog magazine

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