Monks of New Skete.

"For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice...

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend will tell you how to select a dog to fit your lifestyle and where to find it, how to read a pedigree, how and when to train, about the proper use of praise and discipline, how to feed and care for your dog, about dogs and protection, about dog behavior problems and how to correct them. A complete obedience course is included, and there are specific chapters on city, suburban, and country dogs. There is even a chapter...

An anecdotal guide based on the Monks of New Skete training methods traces the stories of eight dogs while covering the basics of dog obedience education.

"A brand-new training regimen-off-leash in 30 days!-from the pack who brought you The Art of Raising a Puppy. The Monks of New Skete, longtime breeders of German shepherds and established dog trainers of all breeds, have developed a new training technique. A decade in the making, this program represents a leap into the future, using cutting-edge technology and a game-changing tool: the remote electronic collar. The Art of Training Your Dog presents...