The Perfect Companion

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Understanding training and bonding with your dog—a must have book for all pet dog owners!

This book explores the inner workings of the dog’s mind to give you a real understanding of how and why, positive reinforcement gains the best and most reliable results. You will find detailed instructions on how to teach all the basic commands, using various different positive training techniques, so that you can choose the method that best suits you and your dog.

It encourages you to consider your dog’s natural behaviour and to channel their instincts into positive activities, and reveals why stimulating your dog’s mind, has many behavioural and physical benefits, possibly contributing to longevity. Environmental enrichment and suggested activities and games, will not only give your dog a confident, happy and fulfilled life, it will also strengthen the bond between you, taking your relationship to a whole new level.

Some common behavioural issues are covered in detail, explaining the causes, prevention and solutions, as well as a general problem solving guide, with a checklist to help you diagnose the root cause of problems, and suggests what action may be needed, in order to resolve them.

The Perfect Companion, Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog! Written by professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist, Karen Davison, is essential reading for all new puppy owners, and a valuable source of information for those of us, who want to get the best out of our relationship with man’s best friend.