A review by jcburcham
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

5.0

If I could only recommend one dog training book, this would be it. The first part of the book is organized into a 6-week training program (appropriate for any age dog), with each chapter representing one week of training. Pat Miller suggests "Core Exercises" and "Bonus Games" for each week, and she explains how to avoid or deal with common problems. The rest of the book is divided into common "problem" scenarios, such as Housebreaking, Aggression, Socialization, etc. If you want a fuller explanation of operant conditioning theory, or broader application, I suggest Karen Pryor's "Don't Shoot the Dog", but Pat Miller includes a perfectly decent abbreviated explanation.

This book's techniques are based on rewarding positive behavior with the clicker/treat method when the dog does something RIGHT, building a bond and having mutual trust and respect between you and your dog. This is an excellent first dog training book for any dog lover.