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Tables of Contents for Training the Family Dog
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Dog Owning: Fact and Fiction
6
12
Reality
Choosing a breed
Nurture and nature
Choosing the right dog
Puppy or adult
Which breed? Working Hounds
Gundogs
Tirriers
Pastoral
Toy
Utility
The New Arrival
18
8
Preparations
Indoor kennel or crate
Collar and lead
Toys
Food dishes
Blanket and bed
Dog chews
Be consistent
House training
Socialising
Understanding your Dog
26
10
Practice makes perfect
How dogs learn
Body language
Association training
Dominance
Getting advice
Understanding training
Controlling play
Be firm
Basic Training
36
13
Puppy training
Indoor kennels
Collar and lead
Opportunity training
Behaviour training
Creatures of habit
Inherited traits
Taught behaviour
Setting house rules
Obedience Excercises
49
13
Lead walking
The recall
Stationary commands
The sit
The wait
The down
The stay
Problem Dogs
62
10
Barking
Aggression
Dominant aggression
Predatory aggression
Fear aggression
Destructiveness
Having Fun with your Dog
72
Competitive obedience
Agility
Flyball
Working trials
Field trials
Just having fun