Dog Training for Kids

Fun and Easy Ways to Care for Your Furry Friend
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Dog Training for Kids by Vanessa Estrada Marin is a practical and engaging guide that helps young readers learn how to train their dogs effectively. Packed with step-by-step instructions, fun activities, and valuable tips, this book encourages children to develop patience and a strong bond with their furry companions. It's an enjoyable resource that empowers kids to take an active role in their dog's training journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re a young animal lover eager to learn how to teach dogs in a fun and accessible manner. Packed with engaging advice, it helps kids become confident trainers while strengthening their bond with their furry friends.

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Dog Training for Kids

"Breaks down lessons and tutorials into simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions. ... Whether you are raising a puppy, adopting a rescue, or getting your first dog, this book will teach you to properly train, take care of, and establish a lasting bond with your furry pal"--Back cover.

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Dog Training for Kids

Children Will Take the Lead with Fun & Easy Dog Training Techniques

Every child wants a dog, yet not every child—or even grown-up!—is equipped to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. But with the help of Vanessa Estrada Marin, the director of a sought-after dog-training programme for kids, your child will have fun being in charge!

Dog Training for Kids breaks down lessons and tutorials in simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions. Kids will have everything they need to be caring and responsible dog owners:

  • Basic Training Lessons including Stopping Unnecessary Barking, Potty & House Training, Obedience, Leash Training, Crate Training
  • Essential Commands including Sit, Stay, Heel, Drop It
  • Clever Tricks including Roll Over, Speak, High Five, and Leap
  • Super Fun Games including Obstacle Course, Frisbee, Tunnel
  • And More — Equipment List, How to Train Your Dog to Be Calm at the Vet, How to Dog Proof Your Home

Whether young dog lovers will be raising puppies, adopting rescues, or getting their first dogs, this all-in-one book will give them the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of, and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

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Dog Training for Kids by Vanessa Estrada Marin is highly praised for its accessible, informative content tailored for children who are interested in training dogs. The book is noted for its engaging tutorials and illustrations, which make it easy for young readers to understand and follow. Reviewers appreciate the positive language used to encourage kindness and patience, and highlight its ability to captivate even reluctant readers with its wealth of information.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593196571

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Zeitgeist

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alisa Harris
  • Foreword by Frolic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Vanessa Estrada Marin is the director at Frolic, a unique facility specializing in dog-centric programming for kids in New York City. Previously, she was an adoption center manager at North Shore Animal League America. She lives in Queens with her husband, Jorge, and their Chihuahua mix rescue Reyna. Frolic is a 1,500-square-foot space on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where the interactive and educational are taken to a new level. Truly unique, Frolic is home to four friendly career change service dogs. Visitors come to meet Patience, Chichy, Huxley, and Murray while simultaneously learning about man's best friend from Frolic's dog-loving experts. Frolic supports the community through various after-school programs, camps, specialized courses such as Overcoming Fear of Dogs and Canine Companion (how to have/care for a dog), and birthday parties. Frolic also hosts special events held on-site and off-site. They have worked with Girl Scouts of America and various schools.

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