About this item
51 Puppy Tricks gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs. Most other puppy training books focus on curbing bad behavior. Some have training, but only the most basic tricks. Kyras curriculum differs from that of 101 Dog Tricks in that the instructions are geared for the less mature dog. Young puppies are not yet well-tuned to humans, and respond better to a clicker than to a voice. Also, young puppies have so few skills that everyone benefits from a technique called shaping which breaks a behavior into minute steps for easier learning. And, of course, puppies receive extra gentle care when we teach, focused more on instilling a love of learning and a communication pathway rather than accomplishing the goal behavior.
About the Author
Kyra Sundance is a world-renowned dog trainer, lecturer, and internationally best-selling author. With over a million copies in print, Kyra's award-winning books, kits, and DVDs have inspired dog owners worldwide to develop fun and rewarding relationships with their dogs. Honed through decades of professional experience, Kyra's easy to follow step-by-step training methods are the most effective and humane way to train. Her positive methods foster confident, happy dogs who are motivated to do the right thing rather than fearful of making a mistake.As professional performers, Kyra and her Weimaraners starred in shows for the king of Morocco, Disney's Hollywood stage shows, circuses, NBA halftime shows, on The Tonight Show, Ellen, Animal Planet, in movies, and in their own television series. Kyra is a professional set trainer for movie dogs, and is nationally ranked in competitive dog sports. She presents workshops around the world on dog tricks and canine conditioning.Kyra is CEO of "Do More With Your Dog"! trick dog titling organization; the "National Trick Dog championships"; and Chair of the "Trick Dog Expo".An avid runner, Kyra competes in 35-mile mountain ultramarathons and enjoys spending time with her dogs and husband on their ranch in California's Mojave desert. DoMoreWithYourDog.com
