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How To Teach Your Dog To Talk: 125 Easy-To-Learn Tricks Guaranteed To Entertain Both You And Your Pet |  | Author: Captain Haggerty
Publisher: Fireside
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 184456
Media: Paperback
Pages: 335
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0684863235
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780684863238
ASIN: 0684863235
Publication Date: May 5, 2000
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Product Description
If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again. Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day. Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.
Safety tricks * Cute tricks * Retrieving tricks * Healthy tricks * Balancing tricks * Jumping tricks * Tricks emphasizing a dog's sense of smell * Magic tricks * Tricks for the Show Biz dog * Tricks for the multidog family * Useful tricks * Tricks with props
There's even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel at specific activities.
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 If I could have given zero stars I would have! February 25, 2009
J. J.
This book is horrible. The book itself is hard to read and it offers no visuals to see if you are doing the tricks correctly. It offers no advice on how to teach your dog if they don't follow the book's steps exactly. Many of the tricks in the book are taught with cruel methods. For one trick the author recommends that you fill a paper bag with rice and rattle it while pretending to hit the dog and shouting at him to get out of the room. Wow. Dog training is supposed to be fun for the dog and a bonding time between owner and dog. These methods will quickly destroy that bond while making your dog a nervous wreck. Another tip was to shut your dog's leash in the door while the dog is riding in the car. This is a great way to severely damage your dog's head and neck if you are in an accident or even if you stop too fast. It bothers me that this book is out there and people that read it may follow the damaging advice. Skip this book! Save your money and enroll in a local positive training methods class instead.
 Speak, Fido! January 31, 2008
Q. Hunt (Seattle, WA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First, you should know that this book IS actually about teaching your dog to talk. Not in the foofy-bonding-spiritual way, but in the "this is how you encourage them to make this particular vowel sound" way. I was a little shocked -- but amused -- by this. I'm not really interested in teaching my dog to speak, but thankfully there are lot of other fun tricks in this book. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a decent (but sometimes rambling) read in addition to their list of tricks. I honestly like it much more than 101 Dog Tricks for the stories and humor.
 A must have for every dog owner January 9, 2007
P. Meahl (Columbus, GA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This covers not only the basics, but also more advanced training. It is a must have for every dog owner. Written in easy to understand form.
How to Teach Your Dog to Talk... June 29, 2006
Kimberly Stephenson (Boston, MA.)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I thought this was a useful tool in teaching my new puppy some very fun and impressive tricks. Although she is not actually speaking English, I believe the book has improved our communication, and I'm speaking better Dog.
Exactly How to December 21, 2005
T. Brown (Oceanside CA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is the only book I've found that tells you step by step how to do the many tricks listed, but also how to use the steps to get your dog to perform anything you want. My dog rolled over after 5 minutes on his 2nd try. And his methods are not cruel, by "correction" he means saying the word "no" or tugging on the leash a bit. No where in there does he mention slapping or beating the dog. Very useful book
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