Title:
The joy of playing with your dog : games, tricks & socialization for puppies & dogs
Corporate Author:
Publication Date:
2023
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Countryman Press, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, [2023]
©2023.
Physical Description:
223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781682685044
Abstract:
"Game-based learning is a powerful tool to successful puppy rearing and dog ownership. With this exciting guide to playful and social activities for puppies and dogs, you'll immediately enjoy drastically improved behavior and a stronger connection with your dog"-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Instinct : drives and how they influence play -- Benefits of structured play and rules to improve behavior -- Recall games -- Fetch for adolescent and adult dogs -- Games for a rainy day -- Teaching tricks with a purpose -- Agility at home -- Games that teach an "off-switch" -- Training games for puppies -- Socializing dogs so they can play together -- Playing with your aging dog -- Epilogue.
Language:
English
