Good Dog 101

Crack the code to your dog’s bad behavior with this step-by-step dog and puppy training guide from an SPCA-certified trainer! Learn the humane way to change your dog’s behavior, including problems like digging, jumping, peeing, pooping, stealing, chewing, begging, barking, and growling. In Good Dog 101, SPCA-certified author Cristine Dahl covers all aspects of training dogs, especially puppy training. The book is organized by individual problem scenarios where every sort of dog bad behavior is addressed, from digging up gardens and stealing shoes to jumping on guests the minute they walk in the door. For each problem scenario, Dahl explains the reasons for such behavior, and then gives simply phrased instructions on how to resolve it and alter the dog’s behavior for future scenarios. Dahl’s dog and puppy training methods are humane and simple—perfect for every dog owner.