The Well Behaved Dog

Does your dog pull on the leash, jump on guests, or ignore your commands? You're not alone, and more importantly, you can fix it. The Well Behaved Dog offers a complete, compassionate guide to training your dog using positive reinforcement methods that actually work. Written by experienced dog trainer Shelby Brooks, this comprehensive manual takes you through every aspect of creating a well-mannered companion. You'll start by understanding how your dog thinks and learns, because when you know what's going on in their head, training becomes intuitive instead of frustrating. Then you'll move through practical, easy to follow lessons that build on each other, ensuring both you and your dog succeed. Inside these pages, you'll discover how to teach essential commands like sit, stay, come, down, and leave it using techniques that make training feel like play rather than work. You'll learn the secrets to loose leash walking so your daily walks become enjoyable instead of exhausting. You'll get real solutions for common problems like jumping, barking, chewing, begging, and leash reactivity, problems that drive most owners crazy but are completely fixable with the right approach. This isn't about dominating your dog or using harsh corrections. It's about building communication, trust, and a genuine partnership. You'll learn how to set up your home for success, how to use the right tools and rewards, and how to maintain your dog's skills over time. Whether you have a brand new puppy, a rescue dog with baggage, or an older dog who's developed bad habits, this book gives you the roadmap to create lasting change.