Fun and Games with Your Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Gerd Ludwig
Brand: Barrons Books
Category: Book
List Price: $6.99
Buy New: $1.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1071439
Media: Paperback
Pages: 64
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 6.3 x 0.2
MPN: 027011097218
ISBN: 0812097211
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
UPC: 027011097218
EAN: 9780812097214
ASIN: 0812097211
Publication Date: September 1, 1996
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Product Description
Teaching a dog to perform tricks is a fine way of bonding between owner and pet, and a subtle method of obedience training. This manual guides owners through methods of teaching dogs to perform them. Enhanced with 40 full-color photos and 35 line drawings. Paperback / 64 Pages / 6-1/2" x 7-7/8" / 1996
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dog book October 8, 2005
rawl small (Florida, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book has good information in it, however, for the price, I expected something more comprehensive. If I were going to purchase a small book like this in a store, I wouldn't pay more than $5, not to mention the additional shipping charges.
 Disappointing April 24, 2003
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was quite disappointed with the book which focused on things every dog owner should know already (ie. Fetch, tug), etc. Even with the basic fetch and/or tug, there were no instructions given on how they should be done. There was only 1 trick in the book which was to teach the dog to hold a piece of cheese on his nose, then, on your command, throw it up in the air and catch it with his mouth. The instructions given to teach this trick were very simple and even if my dog could figure out what he was SUPPOSED to do with the cheese, I'm not sure he would be able to do it successfully. There are no scenarios given for what to do in case a trick fails. Unless you have no clue what to do with your dog this book is not useful.
 Some Basic Stuff You Might Already Know & More April 27, 2001
rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
There is likely much in this book that most pet owners already know. However, there are two great sections on games indoors and some outdoor stuff on agility equipment and training that are excellent. For these alone the price is worth it.Likely there are some other books that give more extensive activities for our dogs and us, but this little one is worth its suggestions for the small price.
 I was very disappointed in this book. October 20, 1999
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I bought this book hoping to find imaginative games my puppy class students could use in addition to everyday games. Instead I was met by a book that talks about the three most common things everyone plays with their dogs--fetch, tug of war and ball games. The rest of the book deals mostly with variations of these three games along with a small section on agility. I did however like some of the ideas for builting simple obstacles out of everyday items. This is not a book I will recommend to my puppy class.
 What a Great Little Book! August 23, 1998
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book may only have about 65 pages, but it's full of color photographs and lots of suggestions for activities for your dog. There are activities for dogs to do by themselves (some of which would be excellent for averting problem behavior) and ways to spend "quality time" with your dog. Both indoor and outdoor activities are covered, as well as safety tips. This book even gives a good foundation about Agility activities! I was totally delighted. It motivates you to get up and start enjoying your dog. Aside from being a "doggie mom", I've also raised and bred Golden Retrievers for several years as well as being a dog obedience class instructor and I give this book two paws up!
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