{"product_id":"family-dog-a-simple-and-time-proven-method-revised-edition-hardcover","title":"Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method, Revised Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard A. Wolters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling dog training book that will give you the perfect family pet--from the author of \u003ci\u003eWater Dog\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age--in just sixteen weeks. Whether you're six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively--taking only minutes a day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFamily Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e- The fundamentals of training--from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks\u003cbr\u003e- The key to your dog's healthy mental development\u003cbr\u003e- The benefits of play and relaxation\u003cbr\u003e- How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods\u003cbr\u003e- Talking with your dog--it's not what you say but how you say it\u003cbr\u003e- Children and dogs--learning to take responsibility\u003cbr\u003e- Tips on grooming\u003cbr\u003e- The best dog diet in the world\u003cbr\u003e- First-aid and medical advice\u003cbr\u003e- And much more... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, \u003ci\u003eFamily Dog\u003c\/i\u003e will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you've always wanted.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICHARD A. WOLTERS \u003c\/b\u003ewas a leader in applying the scientific discoveries of animal behaviorists to dog training. His books on training--\u003ci\u003eGame Dog, Water Dog, Gun Dog, Family Dog, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHome Dog--\u003c\/i\u003eare recognized as classics in their fields. His historical book, \u003ci\u003eThe Labrador Retriever: The History...The People, \u003c\/i\u003ewas chosen as Best Dog Book of the Year by the Dog Writers Association of America. In 1984 the DWAA honored Mr. Wolters as both Writer of the Year for \u003ci\u003eGame Dog \u003c\/i\u003eand Columnist of the Year for his popular column \"Gun Dog\" in \u003ci\u003eGun Dog \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. Well-known for his lectures and seminars on retriever training, Mr. Wolters also was a president of the Westchester, New York, Retriever Club, as well as a vice president and director of the North American Hunting Retriever Association, which he was influential in founding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA veritable Renaissance man, Mr. Wolters worked as an atomic scientist, fine-arts teacher, photographer, and as picture editor at \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e. His sporting interests included hunting, angling, bobsledding, ballooning, and soaring in sailplanes, in which he held the highest rating.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.3 x 6.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756555534624,"sku":"9780525944720","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/489f0eaa34332d0142cb75abff605c03.webp?v=1780080943","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/family-dog-a-simple-and-time-proven-method-revised-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}