Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, a home- or sleep-wrecker (or both), whether your dog has ingrained bad manners or simply hasnt learned any good ones yetKathy Santo shines a light into the dark bedlam of life with an unruly dog. The secret of her ebullient and innovative guide to training: dogs are individuals, and any dogs nature depends far less on his breed or pedigree than most training methods suppose. In easy steps, you can quickly determine your dogs personalitythe interplay of prime motivations, energy level, work ethic, and emotional profileto tailor a regimen optimally suited to his learning needs. Where one-size programs typically founder in canine chaos and human frustration, the Santo method carries you past failure: even when your dog doesnt respond, your understanding of him deepens and leads you to a better strategy. This unique interactive approachbased on the authors twenty years of experiencenot only speeds canine learning but also lifts training from a temporary chore to an increasingly relaxed way of life. The result is a lifetime of improving obediencean ever more confident and happy dog, and an ever more gratifying relationship for you both.From the Hardcover edition.