pjandjenn asked:
I have a 6 year old Lab / Am Staff Mix and he is VERY stubborn. He also has very little in the way of formal training. I need to work on this, for his sake and mine, but I can’t afford a class (or private lessons) right now.
I know the basics for dog training, so I am looking for a good book recommendation that I can use as a guideline. We need structure.
Tommy
I have a 6 year old Lab / Am Staff Mix and he is VERY stubborn. He also has very little in the way of formal training. I need to work on this, for his sake and mine, but I can’t afford a class (or private lessons) right now.
I know the basics for dog training, so I am looking for a good book recommendation that I can use as a guideline. We need structure.
Tommy
Dennis
Get a good training book. Start with a leash and collar inside the house. Keep her with you at all times so she becomes sensitive to your moves and body language. Where you go, she has to go. You also have to establish yourself as the leader of the pack. That means she gets no attention, no treats, nothing until she obeys a command. Teach sit first, that’s the easiest, then stay and go from there. Make her do it several times a day.
Comment by Timelady — February 2, 2009 @ 2:01 am
Jesus
I haven’t read this book myself, but I’ve heard that it is really good! It’s called dog training for dummies. (part of the world famous dummies collection) Please take no offence by this, I don’t mean it in an insulting way, I just wanted to give you a suggestion!
You could find it on any large bookstore site. I also checked before I wrote to you and I also found it on amazon.com.
Good Luck!
Comment by Mom of 2 and a mastiff breeder. — February 3, 2009 @ 11:32 am