Train Your Dog Like a Pro

The tools you need to think and train like a professionalJean Donaldson is one of the top dog trainers in the United States, and her training academy has gained a reputation as the Harvard for dog trainers and behavioral counselors. Now, you can harness her highly effective dog-training techniques and benefit from her expert guidance without leaving your home.If you're like most dog owners, you treat your four-legged friend as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house-which is why good behavior is so important. Train Your Dog Like a Pro offers a trusted, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential behaviors, more advanced skills, and even some fun tricks. Plus, a bonus DVD shows you exactly how to accomplish each technique. Bonus DVD contains 2 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on instruction Training is based only on positive reinforcement, patience, and persistence Donaldson is the best-selling author of The Culture Clash: The Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic DogsWhether you're the proud parent of a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, this book and DVD truly give you everything you need to train your dog like a pro.978047054742724 unique projects to make the most of a fat quarters stashSewing with designer fat quarters is a great way to stretch your dollar without sacrificing quality. Now, Melissa Averinos, the face behind the popular Yummy Goods blog and a bestsellingFree Spirit fabric designer, brings you a collection of projects dedicated specifically to making the most of your designer fat quarters.From belts to handbags, from children's gifts to wearables, and much, much more, Small Stash Sewing gives you 24sewing projects to make unique pieces that showcase your favorite designer fabrics. Gorgeous full-color photography throughout Sewing with designer fat quarters is budget-friendly and hip Melissa's blog, yummygoods.com, is read by thousands of dedicated fansIf you're a veteran sewer looking for projects to make using your existing stash or are new to sewing and want to experiment with designer fabrics without breaking the bank, Small Stash Sewing gives you the skills and know-how to create 24 stunning pieces that give new life to your home and fashion style.

JEAN DONALDSON is the author of the classic dog-training book The Culture Clash. A three-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Award, she is the founder of the Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which has gained a reputation as the equivalent of Harvard for dog trainers and behavior counselors. Visit her Web site at www.jeandonaldson.com.