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Training: Tricks

Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks & Games Using Positive Reinforcement (1998)
By Deb Jones. Use operant conditioning to teach fun as well as practical tricks! Your dog can learn to wave, dance, put away toys, turn on a light switch, and more.
 
The How of Bow Wow: Building, Proofing and Polishing Behaviors Video (2003)
By Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman. 2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Winner, Best Training Video! Clicker training video features 84 minutes of instruction on the many important foundation skills all dogs should learn. Also includes advice on teaching skills to a fluent level, and provides tips to help people become more effective trainers. Uses up-to-the-minute shaping techniques to make visible progress in just a few clicks. Recommended by Karen Pryor! Now produced with closed captioning.

Take A Bow Wow! Fun and Functional Dog Tricks Video (1996)
By Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman. A collection of fun and functional dog tricks. Some are suitable for assistance dog training, meeting a long-time demand!! Well-done and enjoyable, training techniques are based on positive reinforcement, and the video comes with a clicker. Tricks include, take a bow, play dead, ring a bell (when you need to go out), open and close doors, wave, chase your tail, and retrieve your leash, are just some of the tricks included. Endorsed by Karen Pryor.

Bow Wow, Take 2 Video (1997)
By Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman. More fun and practical tricks taught with clickers! Many tricks are useful for service dog training, including turning on/off TV or lights, carrying and retrieving all sorts of things, throwing away garbage. Dogs of all ages and breeds - including mixed breeds - demonstrate. Retrieve training will be especially helpful for "non-retriever" types!

Dog Tricks for Dummies (2000)
By Sarah Hodgson. Will help you teach your dog all kinds of tricks and activities! Gets you started with different breeds and their specialties as well as equipment, rewards, physical fitness, and nutrition. Discover fun and easy tricks for your dog such as "Shake," "Hide and Seek," and "Snoopy Soccer." Then move on into more complex tricks and activities that provide great exercise for your dog and create a special bond. Also included are special sections on camping, winter fun, and getting your dog into show business.

Dog Tricks Step-by-Step, Revised Edition (2002)
By Mary Ann Zeigenfuse & Jan Walker. Revised edition. Everyone will find fun things to do with the family pet in this all new book by the trainer of Pres. & Mrs. Bush's Springer Spaniel, "Millie." Format allows you to teach those tricks best suited to your pet, and helps you devise a personality profile for him to aid in your choice of tricks. There are practical tricks to make the dog more useful, simple tricks that build rapport between dog and owner, and cute tricks for just showing off! Full color and original artwork compliment the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book (2002)
By Gerilyn Bielakiewicz. Turn the most mischievous canine into a well-behaved dog who knows a few tricks. Features training tips for controlling unwanted behavior, housetraining, introductions, using a clicker, walking on a leash plus tricks such as get the phone, kiss me, push a baby carriage, sea hunt, show me your best side, wave and high five.

Games People Play to Train their Dogs (1996)
By Terry Ryan. Make training fun! Games for group use help teach specific techniques, avoid boredom! Build a closer relationship with your dog, too!

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