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Dog Tricks For Dummies
ISBN: 978-0-7645-5287-8
Paperback
288 pages
October 2000
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  • Table of Contents
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Introduction.

PART I: Getting from "No!" to "Good Dog!".

Chapter 1: Presenting .! The ABCs of Trick Training.

Chapter 2: Starting Off on the Right Paw: "Doglish" and Basic Commands.

Chapter 3: Teaching "Good Manners" Tricks.

PART II: Preparing for New Adventures.

Chapter 4: Nurturing Your Dog's Natural Abilities.

Chapter 5: Feeding for Fitness.

Chapter 6: K-911: Keeping Injuries at Bay with a Health Plan.

PART III: Training for Tricks: Ready, Set, Go.

Chapter 7: Playing on Your Dog's Emotions.

Chapter 8: Pawing Around.

Chapter 9: Hip, Hop: Teaching to Jump.

Chapter 10: Sounding Off: Barking, Singing on Cue.

Chapter 11: Go Fetch!

Chapter 12: Butler Dog: Keeping the House Tidy.

Chapter 13: Sledding, Skijoring, Sliding -- B-r-r-r-r Tricks.

Chapter 14: Hiking, Backpacking, Carting.

PART IV: Expanding Your Repertoire.

Chapter 15: Running the Agility Course.

Chapter 16: Track and Field: Training for Breed and Mixed-Breed Events.

Chapter 17: Forming a Frisbee Partnership.

Chapter 18: Playing Flyball -- All Dogs Invited.

PART V: Presenting Your Dog at Center Stage.

Chapter 19: Double-Oh-Seven Dog: Finding Lost Treasure.

Chapter 20: Parlor Tricks: Teaching the Old Favorites with a New Spin.

Chapter 21: Taking a Bow -- Wow!

Chapter 22: Turning Pro: Show Me the Money.

Chapter 23: Getting Invitations to Perform.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 24: Ten-Plus Top Dogs in U.S. Culture.

Chapter 25: Ten-Part Test of Good Canine Citizenship.

Chapter 26 Ten Best Web Sites for Dogs.

Index.

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