Your Dream Dog

Is your dog a “problem barker?” This book offers worksheets and step-by-step procedures to help you determine why your dog barks so much and what to do about it. There are no quick fixes (”anti-bark” collars that use citronella spray work for some barking problems but not others; shock collars risk "fallout" in the form of other behavior problems). But there are proven methods for reducing your dog's barking through management and training.

Way to Go! by Karen London and Patricia McConnell presents the way to housetrain a dog of any age. Their advice boils down to making sure that the puppy (or adult dog) is in one of three situations at all times:

• Outside with you
• Inside with your constant supervision (and attention)
• Crated or gated off in a small dog-proofed room

The booklet goes into details including:

• Knowing when to head outside
• Handling accidents and clean-ups
• Expanding your dog's freedom
• Addressing problems (including physical or medical problems that can affect housetraining)
• Putting elimination on cue

If you consistently follow the procedures and advice in this booklet you will make steady progress towards having a fully housetrained dog!