Give your puppy an alphabet of basic commands and concepts to build into the skills of any dog sport or pastime, all with happy games, snacks, and easy-on-the-joints explorations. Use your hands for petting and feeding, not for shoving into sits. Any puppy, like any child, is eager to learn about his world; help him out 'Erika Tracy's book, Homeschool Your Puppy, is a charmingly written how-to book for puppy owners who want to lay a great positive training foundation. The book is a fun read even if you are not currently training a puppy...an astonishing amount of information is packed into a brief manual.' Alice Carnahan, _Wolfsong In Georgia_ 'Whether you have visions of your dog showing, working in one of the many expanding areas of dog careers or just serving as your in home companion, there are many practical exercises to simply make any dog a more interesting and enjoyable companion.' Dr. Mary Adelman, _The German Shepherd Dog Handbook_