How to Select Dog Training Books

When looking for dog training materials, many things need to be considered. The qualifications of the author, the techniques that they use, and the layouts of the books are just some of the factors a person needs to look at. In addition, there is also the question of if dog owners should search for dog training books for their specific breeds of dogs.

Different dogs, different needs

It is true that each dog has different needs. There are also some breeds of dogs that have certain tendencies more than others do. Dalmatians tend to be hyperactive, Dobermans territorial and Basset Hounds may be more laid back. Therefore, wouldn't it make sense that there should be training material specific for each breed of dog?

This is not necessarily the case. If a dog is aggressive, there are certain things the owner needs to keep in mind while training him or her. If a dog is more active, certain commands and techniques will help him focus on the owner and make training easier.

More than anything else, it is the personality of the dog that will make a difference in the training, not the specific breed. It is the behavioral patterns that owners need to pay attention to when they are teaching new commands to a dog. Saying that a German shepherd will behave in a specific way simply because it is a German shepherd would be as if a human would act one way or another because of their ethnic background or economic status.

In some ways, they are the same

Puppies are so often puppies. Just like human babies, puppies are bundles of energy and love. Therefore, there are certain techniques that dog training books can teach owners to care for their young dog no matter what breed it is. Moreover, many of the so called, breed tendencies are sometimes confused with common canine behavior.

Dogs are pack animals. They need to understand who is the boss, and that the owner will love and care for them. If these elements are absent, the dog will try to assert itself.

This tendency will occur with a toy poodle or Saint Bernard. Sex, breed, and size do not affect the dominant behavior of an animal that is trying to assert itself as alpha. For the same reason, people need to use specific techniques that will curb that behavior without inserting human tendencies. Do not think of in human terms; think the way a canine thinks.

Speak dog

Dog training books will help you understand dogs and their behavior better. This way, when you are teaching your dog, you are using commands and techniques that they understand. This will help the training go smoother and will help the dog learn new commands at a faster pace.

Good books for training dogs cover dog breeds, dog care, and common dog tendencies. While some books may focus a specific problem, such as aggression and how to care for adopted dogs that were abused, the majority of dog training books cover general areas.

Looking for a complete care manual for your canine companion will help you and your dog. It will also help determine the quality of the book. Twenty page dog training e-books may only cover a few basics to encourage people to buy a course or a more intense manual. A large book that covers canine care, talks about breeds of dogs, and some basic training that will help owners are more beneficial. It is not always cost or what is covered in some books that makes the difference, it is noting what isn't covered that can be telling.