Whether you need to correct bad behaviour in an older dog, or train a puppy to be obedient from day one, Dog Training in a Weekend is a fast and effective route to a well-behaved, happy dog. Clear step-by-step instructions teach you how to understand your dog, how to use commands and rewards and what to do about behavioural problems. Before the weekend How to use the book and the principles of dog training. Weekend puppy training Comprehensive guide to the first 7 steps, from teaching the puppy his name to socializing with other animals. Weekend obedience training Includes exercises to teach your dog to lie down and roll over, retrieve objects and come to you when he is called. Weekend corrective training Tackles problems from soiling in the house to barking.