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| dog training liability insurance: The Dog Trainers Resource 2 Mychelle Blake, 2008 The Dog Trainer's Resource 2 is made up of the best articles from award winning APDT's Chronicle of the Dog. Each article stands alone and contains valuable professional development information for trainers and would-be trainers. Learn about modern, science-based, motivational dog training from the best in the field. Each article is written by an expert and covers an important aspect of working with dogsand people! Also covers the business aspects of working with dogs. |
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| dog training liability insurance: The Dog Trainer's Resource 3 Adrienne Hovey, 2013-12-10 The Dog Trainer’s Resource 3 contains the best APDT Chronicle of the Dog articles from the past few years, placing a special emphasis on developing skills in areas where many dog trainers may lack experience, like specialized training protocols and improving business practices for profitability and longevity. |
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| dog training liability insurance: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training Pamela Dennison, 2006-02 The Complete Idiot s Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, takes more of a purist approach to positive training. Punishment-based training methods have long been the standard when it comes to teaching puppies new commands and correcting aggressive behavior, but these methods have limited effectiveness when it comes to training older dogs as well as some potential consequences for puppies. More and more trainers are practicing positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to elicit the same behavioral goals. However, some trainers who claim to embrace the new methods still cling to many of the old practices, such as choke collars. This book shows readers how to use positive training to teach basic commands and housetraining and to correct a host of problem behaviors without resorting to the old ways. |
| dog training liability insurance: Spaniel Training Claudia Kaiser, 2020-05-24 Spaniel Training - Dog Training for your Spaniel puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Spaniel profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Spaniel will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Spaniel training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Spaniel is also available with the title Spaniel Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Spaniel Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Spaniel. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Spaniel sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Spaniel will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Spaniel Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
| dog training liability insurance: Yorkshire Training Claudia Kaiser, 2020-05-24 Yorkshire Training - Dog Training for your Yorkshire Terrier puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Yorkshire Terrier profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Yorkshire Terrier will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Yorkshire Terrier training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Yorkshire is also available with the title Yorkshire Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Yorkshire Terrier Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Yorkshire Terrier. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Yorkshire Terrier sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Yorkshire Terrier will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Yorkshire Terrier Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
| dog training liability insurance: Collie Training Claudia Kaiser, 2020-05-24 Collie Training - Dog Training for your Collie puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Collie profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Collie will show characteristics which are different to those of a Chihuahua, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Collie training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Collie is also available with the title Collie Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Collie Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Collie. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Collie sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Collie will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Collie Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
| dog training liability insurance: Miniature Schnauzer Training Claudia Kaiser, 2020-05-24 Miniature Schnauzer Training - Dog Training for your Miniature Schnauzer puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Miniature Schnauzer profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Miniature Schnauzer will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Miniature Schnauzer training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Miniature Schnauzer is also available with the title Miniature Schnauzer Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Miniature Schnauzer Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Miniature Schnauzer. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Miniature Schnauzer sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Miniature Schnauzer will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Miniature Schnauzer Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
| dog training liability insurance: Shetland Sheepdog Training Claudia Kaiser, 2020-05-24 Shetland Sheepdog Training - Dog Training for your Shetland Sheepdog puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Shetland Sheepdog profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Shetland Sheepdog will show characteristics which are different to those of a Chihuahua, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Shetland Sheepdog training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Shetland Sheepdog is also available with the title Shetland Sheepdog Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Shetland Sheepdog Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Shetland Sheepdog. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Shetland Sheepdog sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Shetland Sheepdog will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Shetland Sheepdog Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion |
| dog training liability insurance: Middle-Class Lifeboat Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, 2008-01-01 A comprehensive guide to safeguard your livelihood, income, and standard of living through the ups and downs of any economy. Most Americans, no matter what their economic circumstances, identify themselves as middle class. A recent Gallup poll showed that 63% consider themselves upper-middle or middle class. And they are feeling burned out and squeezed, under pressure to bring home more and more money just to maintain their standard of living. Middle Class Lifeboat is an answer to that pressure, a comprehensive guide to living a more stress-free lifestyle. Part I: Safeguarding Your Livelihood: profiles the 53 best jobs to have to be self- sufficient whether the economy is up or down. Part II: Safeguarding Your Income: 6 ways to extend your earnings, that don't always involve money. Part III : Safeguarding Your Standard of Living: 10 off-the-grid lifestyle choices to increase your quality of life |
| dog training liability insurance: The Ultimate Side Hustle Book Elana Varon, 2018-12-04 Get your side hustle on with this handy guide that gives you hundreds of ideas on how to make extra cash—and have fun doing it! Do you work a regular job, but still find yourself wishing you had a little extra money? Or maybe you just want some extra fulfillment after hours that you just aren’t finding in your 9-5. A second job—also known as a side hustle—might be the answer! Learn how to take advantage of the gig economy and turn your time, space, skills, or stuff into extra cash. The Ultimate Side Hustle Book presents up-to-the minute research on 450 fun, resourceful, and often rewarding side hustle jobs, including detailed information on the skills you need and experience required for each, how easy it is to find work, and of course, pay rates—all in an easy-to-read and fun-to-use format. In addition to helpful facts and figures, you’ll find real-life anecdotes and tips from successful side hustlers sprinkled throughout. From dog walking and tutoring to vehicle advertising and refereeing recreational sports leagues, you’re sure to find that perfect side hustle that fits you and your lifestyle. |
| dog training liability insurance: Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling Cynthia K. Chandler, 2024-05-08 The fourth edition of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in the performance of animal-assisted therapy in counseling. This edition includes material on real-world animal-assisted interventions featuring counselor-client dialogues and sample therapeutic opportunities. Each chapter includes the most recent research and practice, and a wide variety of case examples present animal-assisted interventions in different settings with different types of animals. This unique resource is an indispensable guide for any counselor or psychotherapist looking to develop and implement animal-assisted therapy techniques in practice. |
| dog training liability insurance: Prison Dog Programs Mary Renck Jalongo, 2019-09-03 This edited volume brings together a diverse group of contributors to create a review of research and an agenda for the future of dog care and training in correctional facilities. Bolstered by research that documents the potential benefits of HAI, many correctional facilities have implemented prison dog programs that involve inmates in the care and training of canines, not only as family dogs but also as service dogs for people with psychological and/or physical disabilities. Providing an evidence-based treatment of the topic, this book also draws upon the vast practical experience of individuals who have successfully begun, maintained, improved, and evaluated various types of dog programs with inmates; it includes first-person perspectives from all of the stakeholders in a prison dog program—the corrections staff, the recipients of the dogs, the inmate/trainers, and the community volunteers and sponsors Human-animal interaction (HAI) is a burgeoning field of research that spans different disciplines: corrections, psychology, education, social work, animal welfare, and veterinary medicine, to name a few. Written for an array of professionals interested in prison dog programs, the book will hold special interest for researchers in criminal justice and corrections, forensic psychology, and to those with a commitment to promoting the ideals of rehabilitation, desistance thinking, restorative justice, and re-entry tools for inmates. |
| dog training liability insurance: People Training for Good Dogs Melissa Berryman, 2013-03-06 Imagine your reaction if your childs friend grabs the remote control of the TV you are watching and changes the channeland then later, does it again. We instantly recognize this behavior as wrong and correct it. When humans break dog rules and they correct us, we ignore our insubordinate actions and default to blaming the dog. Former animal officer Melissa Berryman has witnessed how devastating the effects societys entrenched beliefs regarding dog behavior and temperament can bethat good behavior can be purchased, that an owners handling ability doesnt matter, that human behavior and the situations in which the dog is placed are insignificant. Berryman shows how analyzing situations and contexts can stop the cycle of preventable incidents. Written with humor and compassion, People Training for Good Dogs offers insight into the impact that human behavior and understanding have on our relationships with dogs. By working with core canine social and behavioral drives, Berryman provides owners with sound techniques that focus on safety and can help protect their liability in todays world. This is the new Bible for all dog owners. It will truly help you have the best relationship with yours and all dogs! Katie Riopel, dog trainer and host of Katie K9 |
| dog training liability insurance: Katz on Dogs Jon Katz, 2007-12-18 In a nation where our love of dogs keeps growing and dog ownership has reached an all-time high, confusion about dogs and their behavioral problems is skyrocketing. Many dogs are out of control, untrained, chewing up furniture, taking medication for anxiety, and biting millions of people a year. Now, in this groundbreaking new guide, Jon Katz, a leading authority on the human-canine bond, offers a powerful and practical philosophy for living with a dog, from the moment we decide to get one to the sad day when one dies. Conventional training methods often fail dog owners, but Katz argues that we know our dogs better than anyone else possibly could, and therefore we are well suited to train them. It is imperative, he says, that we think rationally and responsibly about how we choose, train, and live with the dogs we love, and the more we learn about ourselves, the better we can recognize their wonderful animal natures. Misinterpreting dogs is a profound obstacle to understanding them. Katz believes that both people and dogs are unique–a chow differs from a Lab just as a city dweller differs from a farmer–and he describes how such individuality isn’t addressed by even the best and most popular training methods. Not every training theory is for everyone, notes Katz, but almost anyone can train a dog and live with him comfortably. Katz on Dogs is filled with no-nonsense advice and answers to such key questions as: • What kind of dog should I have? Is there is a specific breed or kind of dog for my personality, family, or living situation? • What is the best way to train a dog? • Can I trust my vet? • How often (and for how long) can a dog be left alone? • Is it preferable to have only one dog, or are more better? • What are the secrets to successful housebreaking? • What are my dogs thinking, if anything? • How can I walk my dog instead of having her walk me? • Is it ever okay to give away a dog you love? • When is it time to put my dog down? Katz draws from his own experience, his interactions with thousands of dog owners, vets, breeders, dog rescue workers, trainers, and behaviorists, and he has tested his approach with volunteer dog owners around the country. Their helpful and often inspiring stories illustrate how all of us can live well with our dogs. You can do it, Katz contends. You can live a loving and harmonious life with your dog. |
| dog training liability insurance: Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood Mary Renck Jalongo, 2013-07-23 In response to highly publicized incidents of school violence, educators across the United States and in many other nations are seeking effective ways to prevent and modify aggressive and anti-social behaviors in students. One of the major recommendations of the research is that efforts to prevent cruelty need to begin early, during the early childhood years of birth through age eight. The focus of Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood is guiding young children to accept responsibility for and to be kind in their interactions with fellow human beings, animals and the environment. Although humane education is a relatively new concept in the field of early childhood education, professionals in the field are very familiar with many of the related concepts, including: promoting positive interpersonal interactions, teaching children the skills of self-regulation, giving children experience in caring for living things and protecting the environment. This edited volume is an interdisciplinary compendium of professional wisdom gathered from experts in the fields of education, child development, science, psychology, sociology and humane organizations. As the book amply documents, the concept of humane education is powerful, integrative, timely and appropriate in work with young children. Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood shows how it is possible for adults dedicated to the care and education of young children to balance attention to the cognitive and affective realms and, in so doing, to elevate the overall quality of early childhood programs for children, families and communities. |
| dog training liability insurance: The Canine-Campus Connection Mary Renck Jalongo, 2021-05-15 A primary mission of universities is promoting student success and well-being. Many college and university personnel have implemented initiatives that offer students the documented benefits of positive human-animal interaction (HAI). Accumulating evidence suggests that assistance dogs, therapy dogs, and shelter dogs can support student wellness and learning. The best programs balance the welfare of humans and canines while assessing students’ needs and complying with all laws and regulations. Contributors to this edited volume have drawn upon research across many disciplines as well as their extensive practical experiences to produce a timely and valuable resource—for administrators and students. Whether readers are just getting started or striving to improve well-established programs, The Canine-Campus Connection provides authoritative, evidence-based guidance on bringing college students and canines together in reciprocally beneficial ways. Part one examines the interactions between postsecondary students and canines by reviewing the literature on the human-canine bond. It establishes what necessarily must be the top priority in canine-assisted activities and therapy: the health and safety of both. Part two highlights four major categories of dogs that students are likely to interact with on and off campus: service dogs, emotional support animals (ESAs), therapy dogs, and homeless dogs. Part three emphasizes ways in which dogs can influence student learning during classes and across aspects of their professional development. Part four considers future directions. Authors take the stance that enriching and enlarging interactions between college students and canines will require university personnel who plan and evaluate events, projects, and programs. The book concludes with the recommendation that colleges and universities move toward more dog-friendly campus cultures. |
| dog training liability insurance: POLICE DOGS IN NORTH AMERICA Samuel G. Chapman, 1990-01-01 In 1953, there were zero canine programs on any American police force. In 1989, there were more than 2,000 programs with over 7,000 police handler dog teams. In 1953, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had the nation's only program with 20 teams but in 1989 there were 46 programs with 300 teams. These are dramatic program expansions. There have been controversial issues of using dogs; the pros and cons of using dogs for specialized functions are thoroughly analyzed in this book. Clearly identified are the elements to be assessed as a prelude to implementing a canine patrol unit, with the essential features critical to a unit's organization, operation, and ultimate success. |
| dog training liability insurance: Maltese Dog Roland Berger, 2023-04-27 Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight. This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese. Both the history and the attitude and peculiarities of the four-legged friend are not only incredibly interesting, but also worth knowing for dealing with it. This guidebook will tell you what is important in the care and give you helpful tips on how to educate the Maltese and build a strong bond with him. This way, living with your family addition can be relaxed and bring joy to both you and the dog. The content of the book is: - The Maltese dog breed - Dog training - Health and nutrition - The dog care - Character, training and much more about the Maltese dog - Many illustrations If you want to know how to build a relaxed yet respectful relationship with your Maltese, this book with its many training tips is the ideal guide for you. Especially if you have no experience with dogs and the Maltese will be your first dog, this guidebook is a real must-have that will make living together easier. Enjoy your time with the sweet Maltese! |
| dog training liability insurance: German Shepherd Roland Berger, 2022-04-15 Dogs of this breed are used as working dogs for a wide variety of tasks around the world. But they are also loyal friends and excellent family dogs. The most important thing is to educate the dog well and to use it optimally, because the German Shepherd dog does not tolerate boredom. The book informed you about the: Origin of the breed, Demands on the attitude and the living space, Hereditary diseases and what you should pay attention to when buying the dog. Read everything about the nutrition and body care of the dogs. Use the numerous tips in the daily handling of your German Shepherd. This book answers many questions about these wonderful animals. How does a puppy become trained? Which commands are important? How can pregnancy be prevented? Why are automatic leashes bad for the dog? What measures help to improve leash handling? The book also includes over 15 illustrations with a lot of information's. The reward will be a loyal friend at your side who will gladly protect you. |
| dog training liability insurance: A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home Sue Halpern, 2013-05-16 A layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life. At loose ends with her daughter leaving home and her husband on the road, Sue Halpern decided to give herself and Pransky, her under-occupied Labradoodle, a new leash—er, lease—on life by getting the two of them certified as a therapy dog team. Smart, spirited, and instinctively compassionate, Pransky turned out to be not only a terrific therapist but an unerring moral compass. In the unlikely sounding arena of a public nursing home, she led her teammate into a series of encounters with the residents that revealed depths of warmth, humor, and insight Halpern hadn’t expected. And little by little, their adventures expanded and illuminated Halpern’s sense of what virtue is and does—how acts of kindness transform the giver as well as the given-to. Funny, moving, and profound, A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home is the story of how one faithful, charitable, loving, and sometimes prudent mutt—showing great hope, fortitude, and restraint along the way (the occasional begged or stolen treat notwithstanding)—taught a well-meaning woman the true nature and pleasures of the good life. |
| dog training liability insurance: The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, Revised Second Edition Teoti Anderson, 2023-10-03 ·A professional's take on canine behavior and misbehavior to help owners better understand their dogs and train them to follow cues, walk on a leash, overcome car sickness, stop begging and stealing food, stop jumping, calm phobias, and more ·Details the author's cruelty-free, positive dog training philosophy and how she applies it with her canine clients ·Emphasizes the importance of using positive, or reward-based, training to build and strengthen the dog/owner bond in the process of eliminating unwanted behaviors ·A detailed study of the most common behavior issues that dogs exhibit, along with a step-by-step positive-training solution to each of these behaviors ·New edition provides additional information to step-by-step training exercises and problem behavior techniques, new advice referencing recent position statements from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (particularly in regards to puppy socialization and positive training), and a new training section on Name Recognition/Response |
| dog training liability insurance: Chihuahua Roland Berger, 2023-03-16 They are wild! They are intelligent! They are sweet as sugar! Chihuahuas! This small and popular breed of dog likes to be affectionately called Chi. What a coincidence that the Qi (Chi pronounced) in Asian means energy. The smallest dog breed on the planet is the Chihuahua, which is no wonder. Because he is not only wild, intelligent and sweet as sugar. He is a ruffian, can be a guard dog or even a family dog. Learn through this book, - what distinguishes the Chihuahua from other dog breeds. - Background knowledge on dog behavior. - How to raise your Chihuahua puppy. - what there is to know about adult Chihuahuas. - what you should consider when getting a Chi. - Tips on how to keep your Chihuahua busy or teach him tricks. - what the vet, vaccinations and other health procedures are all about. - that it's worth it to bring home a real Mexican or a little Mexican. - what you can do if your Chi misbehaves. For Chihuahua enthusiastic dog fans and those who want to become one, the book is perfect. Because strict parenting is old news. Education today is about relationship. The content of the book is: - The dog breed Chihuahua - Education and socialization - Health and nutrition - The dog care - Character, training and much more - Many illustrations Let's get started on the fascinating journey with your new family member. Have fun reading! |
| dog training liability insurance: The Business of Dog Training Susan Bulanda, 2024-08-22 Yes, you can build a thriving career as a dog trainer — and dog training expert Susan Bulanda will show you how step-by-step! Whether you're passionate about dogs and eager to turn your love for canine companionship into a rewarding profession, or an experienced trainer looking to elevate your business in new and exciting ways, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Inside, you'll discover: • step-by-step start-up strategies • effective marketing techniques • essential business skills • client management and communication • advanced canine training insights • legal and financial know-how Written by expert dog trainer and educator Susan Bulanda, The Business of Dog Training combines industry knowledge and experience with actionable advice, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to turn a passion for dogs into a prosperous career. Yes, you can pawsitively make a real impact in the lives of dogs and their owners. It’s easier — and more fulfilling — than you think! Your dream career starts here . . . Fetch it! CHAPTERS Introduction Why Be A Dog Trainer? Overview of What You Need to Know Your Business Plan Your Protection Dog Trainers Insurance Contracts Your Services Fees Business License Business Name Promoting Yourself Bookmarks and Business Cards Business Phone Web Site Blog Site Presentations Articles Veterinarian Clinics/Hospitals Newspapers and the Yellow Pages Brochures Referral Groups Networking Fairs, Craft Shows and Carnivals The Type of Basic Obedience Classes You Offer Training Facility Taxes Equipment Getting a Helper Client Records What kind of trainer do you want to be? Specializations Where to Learn the Techniques and Why Books Clubs Mentors Seminar Videos & Webinars, Podcast Self-Taught Techniques to Teach the Owners Do’s and Don’ts Handouts for Clients Handout of “Don’ts” Keep Up with The Latest Research and Information Analyzing Reports and Information Dogs Breed Trends Medical Issues Sports Food & Treats Toys Certifications and Organizations Organizations Certifications Multi-species Other Services to Offer Clients Counseling Owners General Counseling Grief Counseling Selecting and Finding the Right Dog Step One: Determine which breed or type of dog is best for you. Step Two: Get the Names of Breeders. Step Three: Call the people who own puppies from their last litter. Step Four: Visit the breeder, see the dogs. Step Five: Call the breed club and ask about the breeder you like. Step Six: Wait for your puppy! The Children(s) Role in Selecting a Dog/Puppy Medical Decisions Evaluating Litters Evaluating Adult Dogs Doggie Day Care Boarding Kennel Pet Sitting Dog Walking Referrals Beyond Being A Dog Trainer Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Therapy Dogs Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Evaluator Managing Your Time New Dog Trainers A Bad Referral Readings and Resources Resources Videos/DVD/Books AUTHOR BIO Susan Bulanda is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant in practice since 1961 and has been a search-and-rescue dog trainer and handler since 1981. She is the Head trainer of the Phoenixville Fire Department K9 Search & Rescue Unit. Learn more at www.sbulanda.com. |
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| dog training liability insurance: K9 Teams Vi Hummel Shaffer, 2018-09-03 A professional development masterclass for K9 detection teams and people who work with them. Explore: Questions, ideas, and opinions from handlers across the United States and around the world. Controversies and sensitive topics such as frauds, glory seekers, and credentials. Methods and practical tips gathered from more than 27 years of training and field work. It has been said that about the only thing two K9 handlers agree about is what a third handler is doing wrong. Whether in search and rescue or cadaver and human remains detection, there’s a variety of opinions in how handlers and dogs train and work. K9 Teams: Beyond the Basics of Search and Rescue and Recovery uses solid science and the experience of dozens, if not hundreds, of handlers to explore the issues teams and organizations commonly encounter in training and operations. Vi Hummel Shaffer is a professional K9 handler who has worked in search and rescue and recovery, including mass fatality recovery, for over 27 years. Along the way she’s attended dozens of seminars, learned from some of the top trainers in the world, and spent countless hours in the field working with a wide variety of agencies. In K9 Teams, Vi compiles the questions most often asked, the issues handlers struggle with, and some of the best suggestions handlers share with one another. K9 Teams explores dog selection, training methods, professional certification, team dynamics, issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and much more. Everyone working with or interested in detection dogs needs this book. Those in law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency response agencies will also benefit from the book by learning what K9s can—and cannot—reliably do. Get the most from K9 teams in the field. |
| dog training liability insurance: Dog Training in No Time Caroline Davis, Keith Davis, 2004 More than 250 photographs and illustrations complement a step-by-step guide to training one's dog, in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow program that covers everything from how to understand and relate to one's dog to buying suitable equipment to overcoming specific problem behaviors. |
| dog training liability insurance: Children, Dogs and Education Mary Renck Jalongo, 2018-05-08 This book brings together authoritative information about the child/dog bond as it is manifested with family dogs, visiting therapy dogs, and service dogs trained to assist children with disabilities. Despite the widely accepted view that participating in a dog’s care and interacting with dogs in behaviorally healthy ways is a route to becoming responsible and compassionate, research on this complex dynamic is difficult to design, time-consuming to collect, and challenging to analyze. This volume synthesizes theory, research, and practice, bringing all to bear upon child/dog interactions in homes, schools, libraries, and the community at large. Children, Dogs and Education serves as a handbook for a diverse group of adults who seek to build positive relationships between children and dogs—parents/families, professional dog trainers, teachers, librarians, mental health professionals, health care professionals, and university faculty. The study of interactions between human and nonhuman animals has captured the imagination of an international community of researchers from many different fields and professions. Even though dogs are ubiquitous in the lives of most children, studies of children’s interactions with dogs in families and communities are lacking. Most of the previous research on the human-canine bond has focused on adolescents and adults or, even when younger children are the focus, it has tended to rely on parents to speak for children. There are three features of this book that make it unique. First, it goes beyond exploring the child/dog bond to examine additional important issues, including: children’s concepts of responsible care, their ability to interpret dogs’ behavioral cues, and their ideas about canine behavioral issues/training. Second, unlike most other work to date, it represents children’s voices through cases, interviews, and drawings. Finally, the contributors to this edited work use their collective wisdom to draw educational implications and suggest direction in preparing the next generation of dog guardians. |
| dog training liability insurance: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Health and Nutrition Margaret H. Bonham, James M. Wingert, 2003 A guide to keeping dogs healthy includes information on meeting dogs' nutritional needs, treating canine ailments, administering first aid, selecting common and alternative therapies, and choosing a veterinarian. |
| dog training liability insurance: Personal Finance Vickie L. Bajtelsmit, 2019-10-22 Personal Finance, 2nd Edition offers essential skills and knowledge that will set students on the road to lifelong financial wellness. By focusing on real-world decision making, Bajtlesmit engages a diverse student population by helping them make personal connections that can immediately impact their current financial situations. Using a conversational writing style, relatable examples and up-to-date coverage on important topics like student debt, students gain the knowledge they need to avoid early financial mistakes. By the end of the course, students have identified their goals and developed the problem-solving skills they need to build on as they progress to the next stages of life. |
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