by Captain Haggerty (Author), Arthur J. Haggerty (Author), Captain Haggerty (Author)
If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.
Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.
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If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.
Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.
Safety tricks -- Cute tricks -- Retrieving tricks -- Healthy tricks -- Balancing tricks -- Jumping tricks Tricks emphasizing a dog's sense of smell -- Magic tricks -- Tricks for the Show Biz dog -- Tricks for the multidog family -- Useful tricks -- Tricks with props
There's even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel best at specific activities.
Author Biography
Captain Haggerty has trained thousands of dogs and is the author of the dog-training section of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He lives in Los Angeles, California.