The Trick Is in the Training

By Cheryl S. Smith and Stephanie J. Taunton

Trained behavior patterns, popularly known as "tricks"are fun for canines and their masters. This book shows dog owners how to train an animal to perform both simple and more complicated tricks. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764104926
• ISBN13: 9780764104923
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellant for children

I bought this book for my 8 yr. old son to help him with his birthday present, his 1st puppy!! The book is wonderfully illustrated with very simple instructions. I would recommend this book for anyone at any age.

Well put, good advice

If you are considering buying this book do it! The tricks are easy to teach and the problem section on each one is very helpful. It even give some of the more traditional hand signals to teach your dog. It also explain when and how to cue and reward the dog. Downside, food motivation only but if you are a good trainer you may find other motivators that'll work with your dog. Excellent pics. Recomended for all those wanting to train/play with their dogs and show-off with their friends.

A DogGone good book

This is a terrific book, escpecially for beginners. The book is very well illustrated with bright, clear, color photographs. The instruction is easy to follow and fun to read. There is a good variety of tricks in which to teach your dog. It is a very FUN book that makes you want to start training your dog right away!

Cleverly written so its easy to progress from trick to trick

My dog is only eight months old and has learned most of the tricks in this book. It is well written by an author who obviously knows her subject from successful experiance. The way the photos and text are laid out it lets you easily move from trick to trick. The most important concept for me and my dog in this book is the use of the complete range of motivational techniques. My dobe can be bored to death with a half hour of treat training, but as soon as I pull out her toy, the "prey" instinct kicks in and she's good for fifteen more minutes of intense training. Thanks Ms Smith, you've got my respect!

This book of "Tricks & Treats" is a definite Must Have!

This inexpensive entry into the canine training literature domain honestly seems too incredible to be true! Stephanie Taunton and Cheryl Smith have successfully enticed us into developing good manners in our canine citizens by appealing to our desire to "strut our stuff." And, they've done it in such an easy-for-everyone-to-understand-this manner. What is particularly noteworthy is their inclusion of those psychological behavior theory principles that are so critical to one's success with teaching such "tricks" or behaviors.