Doggy Steps and Ramps

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Praise for the 1st Edition of Dog-Friendly Dog Training:

“I’m a dog fanatic, read everything I can find on dog behavior, and this book is terrific . . . the methods are clearly spelled out-how to do them, why they work, how they make the doggie-human bond a more loving one.”
-Amy Tan author of The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife, and Saving Fish from Drowning

“… [Arden's] approach is humane, user-friendly, dog-friendly, and guaranteed to produce the desired results. A must-read for owners.”
-Dr. Nicholas Dodman author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much and Dogs Behaving Badly

The classic dog training guide, now updated and revised

This update of the perennially popular guide provides everything you need to know to develop a healthy relationship with a well-behaved dog. With easy-to-understand instructions and helpful illustrations, Dog-Friendly Dog Training, 2nd Edition begins with the necessary tools for teaching your dog, and then covers housetraining, socialization, basic manners, and problem solving, all using proven, positive methods. Key updates include information about:

• Instilling impulse control
• Training a dog who is safe to handle
• Teaching the Roll Over exercise safely and humanely

Dog-Friendly Dog Training

A reader asks... I currently have my 5 month old in puppy class. I was going to go through all 4 classes at Petsmart, but now I'm thinking I could save about $300.00 and teach my dog the same things (and probably more), if I invest in a good book or DVD. Any suggestions? I'd prefer a DVD, but books are fine too. That way I can also apply the training to our other two dogs at the same time. I do have a clicker... I was very impressed with how easy and quickly she responded to it. I take my dogs to the dog park so they do a lot of socializing there. I'm just not very impressed with the training I'm getting. Asking questions is hard, because I think the trainer is more distracted than the dogs. :-) ...Continue reading...

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A reader asks... i recently ordered pit bulls for dummies, and will soon acquire a copy of dog training for dummies. the lady that lives downstairs from me gave me a book titled 'Smarter than you Think' and it tells you to throw things at your dog to teach it to come, and to stick a match in its butt to poop, and not trust dog food companies, and all this weird stuff, not too sure about that book. any other suggestions? or tips? ...Continue reading...

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This user-friendly and engaging book describes a six-week program to get people and dogs off on the right paw, and help prevent future dog problems. Inside the covers are clear descriptions of humane and scientifically-based methods to teach basic exercises including sit, down, come, heel, stay and no jumping up. As importantly, the book emphasizes how to make dog training fun for those at both ends of ...Continue reading...

A reader asks... Hopefully in the near future, my fiance and I are looking to get a puppy and I have always wanted to be able to go into hospitals, especially childrens hospitals, with my dog and give those kids a better experience. We're looking to get a Lab, Boxer, or German Shep. (Unless something else comes across out paths.) We live in SE Wisconsin, right around Milwaukee. So basically, I'm looking for any and all information I can get about therapy dog training and certification. ...Continue reading...

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That innocent face. Those sad, puppy-dog eyes. Let’s face it: puppies can make anyone’s heart melt. But without proper training, they can make even the most doting doggie moms and dads’ blood pressure soar. So before your new puppy has you jumping through hoops, stop ...Continue reading...

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