The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dog Tricks

By Liz Palika

Book Overview

Finally, a manual that doesn't make dog owners jump through hoops! This one-of-a-kind guide provides dog owners with simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to teach their dogs a variety... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592573991
• ISBN13: 9781592573998
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Fun Games for Dogs

I've had this book for years and still use it to train my dogs tricks. Step by Step instructions teach you how to train your dog to do fun and challenging tricks. Lots of informative tips. Learn as you go. Builds on basic commands. Some dogs will learn quicker and some dogs have a natural inclination for certain types of tricks. (My Labs like to retrieve, My collies like to herd) Pick which tricks your dog will enjoy. Make it fun and it will be worth your time. Your dog will have fun while he or she learns new things.

Great Little Book

Well written - cute tricks that aren't hard.... I took this book step by step and made sure my dog knew each one in succession. Tricks are built upon other commands.... - so it's not a 'fast book'.... sometimes it take a week to get to the next one. Great suggestions though.

compassionate training

This book is written with clear insight and it trains dogs with compassion. It teaches training in steps that build upon each other, therefore creating less stress for you and your dog.

This Book Works

I found the tips in this book to be useful. I am very impressed with the author and her knowledge of dogs. I especially loved all of the practical example and illustrations in the book. I highly recommend this book.

Idiots Guide to Dog Tricks by Liz Palika

This is a fabulous book for any one with a clever dog - and all our dogs are clever aren't they? Especially coming out in the summer, this is the perfect book to get for any kid who has a dog, but it isn't just for kids. Ms Palika clearly explains the tricks step by step, starting with basic tricks and then expanding to make them all unique. Many of the tricks can be adapted to "real life" such as picking up toys. Some of the other tricks will make your dog the hit of any party. A fun book at a reasonable price for any dog lover!