Train a well-behaved dog

Author: Ma Da Jun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The first five chapters of this book are designed to serve as a foundation for the subsequent training. The first three chapters extensively cover the physiological structure of dogs, the basis of canine psychological activity, and the principles of canine behavior. Through this theoretical phase, readers will gain a more comprehensive understanding and mastery of the main characteristics of canine psychological activity, the fundamental reasons behind canine behavior, and other aspects, thereby better serving dog training work. Chapter 4 introduces the role, responsibilities, and key methods used by trainers (assistant trainers) in training. Chapter 5 discusses training equipment. In the following five chapters, the authors thoroughly detail the training steps, methods, and precautions required for different disciplines. Chapter 6 specifically focuses on the main training content for puppies at different age stages, which is the most fundamental phase in the entire training process of police dogs. Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10 are the most important and core parts of the book. Except for Chapter 10, which covers training for companion dogs, the other training chapters outline the essential qualities that an excellent working dog must possess. In the appendix, the authors devote appropriate space to introducing six world-class police dog breeds, the selection criteria for outstanding training dogs, and the requirements and scoring standards for police dog competitions in China and the UK. This is also one of the main highlights of the book. The book covers the physiological structure of dogs, the basis of canine psychological activity, and the principles of canine behavior; introduces the role, responsibilities, and key methods used by trainers in training; and also details the training steps, methods, and precautions required for different disciplines.