Voted “Best Training and Behavior Book” by the Dog Writers Association of America, Training the Best Dog Ever shares an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan based on love, kindness, and positive reinforcement. Illustrated with helpful photographs that show the training steps, this book is easy to follow. It also includes handy workbook pages so you can track your progress day-by-day and week-by-week. Well-written, and thorough but not overwhelming, this book was a collaborative effort between an award-winning writer and a renowned dog-trainer. The result: a book you will dip into again and again.
Whether your dog is an 8-week old puppy, or an older dog that needs to be trained our of bad habits, the authors provide a proven approach that help you raise a happy, well-socialized dog–in other words, the best dog ever.
About the Authors:
Larry Kay is an award-winning writer with a passionate curiosity about the human-animal bond. In addition to co-authoring Training the Best Dog Ever, he created the award-winning Animal Wow dog care DVD for kids. His writing credits include PBS documentaries, educational films for the New York City Board of Education, and children’s edutainment software for Disney and The Muppets.
Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz was a professional dog trainer for more than 20 years. She ran the popular Merit Puppy dog training classes, and trained and boarded animals for the Washington, D.C. elite including Senator Ted Kennedy and President Obama.