Imagine life with a well-behaved dog A 3-step positive dog-training program

Those who wish their dog were better behaved can skip the chapters on preparing for a new dog. Detailed contents demonstrate that the three-step program of getting ready, starting, and advancing training is a way to sequence activities to avoid overwhelming dogs or their human companions. Bjelland, who trained for Guide Dogs of the Blind, counsels owners on feelings of frustration when things don't go as planned and offers one-on-one guidance via her web site (www.webdogtrainer.com). Her coverage of behavior modification and fun things to do with your well-behaved dog is basic because a number of other books are devoted to these topics. Well-chosen black-and-white photos supplement the text. VERDICT Life will be better for readers who heed Bjelland's advice. The strength of this book is the practical, user-friendly motivation it provides for owners, to shape both human and dog behaviors. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.