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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. In Family 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 all-new photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out-and put the fun back in-to give you the pet you've always wanted.Wolters, Richard A. is the author of 'Family Dog 16 Weeks to a Well-Mannered Dog-A Simple and Time-Proven Method' with ISBN 9780525944720 and ISBN 0525944729.
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