Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime! From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog!

Gwen Bailey is an animal behaviourist and the founder of Puppy School (www.puppyschool.co.uk), a network of professional,well-trained puppy tutors across the UK. She has worked as an animal behaviourist for a leading UK animal welfare charity,and has successfully solved behavioural problems in thousands of dogs. Gwen now runs training courses for staff at animalcharities and is the author of many books, including Puppy School, which has sold over 140,000 copies worldwide.