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A well-trained dog is the result of education - actually, more yours than your dog's. You need to know what makes a dog a dog - how he thinks, reacts, grows, and expresses himself; what his needs are; and most important, why he does what he does. When you understand your dog, you will achieve a mutually rewarding relationship. Dogs aren't homogeneous. Each one is unique, and in their differences lie the challenge. "Dog Training For Dummies" can help anyone who has just brought home a puppy or is thinking of getting one. Even if you have experience with dog training, you'll find useful information for a wide variety of dog breeds and personalities. This book is also for you if you want your dog to be well behaved, for his sake as well as yours; you have little or no knowledge of proper dog training techniques; you have done some reading on the subject, but have had limited success with your dog; your dog is partially trained but needs to learn a few more things.