Barking up the right tree: the science and practice of positive dog training

Introduction: Barking up the right tree. (Part 1: The nature of dogs and reward-based training): Dogs are dogs

But there's no dog like yours

Five reward training techniques

Lure-reward training secrets. (Part 2: Lure-reward training stage one: instruction): An overview of lure-reward training

Teaching ESL

Measuring success. (Part 3: Lure-reward training stage two: motivation): Using more-effective reinforcement

Using more-powerful rewards

Putting "problem" behaviors on cue. (Part 4: Lure-reward training stage three: compliance): Single-word instructions

Building reliability

Teaching distance commands. (Part 5: Problems and misconceptions in dog training today): Why punishment often fails

How breeding practices are harming dogs. Conclusion: The future of training

Resources

Index

About the author.