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Parlez-vous Doggish? At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist Stanley Coren allows us into the doggy dialogue, or "Doggish", and makes effective communication a reality. Drawing on substantial research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can understand language at about the level of a two-year-old human.

Our ability to make meaningful connections with other animal species and their ability to return the favour is, perhaps, never more beautiful than the bond we have with dogs. This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends...

A decade in the making, this program represents a leap into the future, using cutting-edge technology and a game-changing tool: the remote electronic collar. The Art of Training Your Dog presents their compassionate and efficient system for the first time, with background and advice on choosing the right collar. Employing a method designed by trainer Marc Goldberg, listeners integrate the e-collar gradually, laying the foundation for good behavior with intentional and purposeful walks.

Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that "don't listen" and "go crazy" don't live the lives we - or they - want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. In this book you'll learn how to achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less; maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry; know when to call in medical help; and more.

Lucy Williams, a renowned dog training expert, is here to break the basics down for you. In her audiobook Dog & Puppy Training Guide for Beginners, kids and adults like will get the best step-by-step dog training tips and techniques so that you can raise a happy, respectful, and obedient animal companion and family member.

The key to seamless and effective training is good communication, so you and your dog can live together in complete harmony. Without consistent and open communication, you increase the chances of bad (and even dangerous) things from happening. So, how can you effectively teach your beloved best friend respect and boundaries? Get them Lucy Williams’ Dog Training Guide for Beginners. In this comprehensive guide, you and your kids will learn how to train your dog or puppy by following simple, step-by-step instructions!