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1 Your dog's mind -- breed differences -- personality types -- early learning -- perfect timing -- giving commands -- putting it all together -- realistic expectations -- 2 Early training -- early home routines -- basic equipment -- daily grooming -- suitable toys and chews -- new experiences -- crate training -- house training -- coming to you -- coming to you outdoors -- sit and lie down -- walking without a lead -- walking on a lead -- hands-free training -- lead training problems -- you are on a lead too -- 3 Further training -- control and restraint -- sit and stay -- come and sit -- lie down -- down and stay -- settling down -- bark control -- separation anxiety -- learning to touch -- walking to heel -- holding objects -- retrieving objects --4 Playing games -- dogs and children -- games with children -- games with your dog -- agility training -- catch games -- canine competitions -- playing with other dogs -- 5 Curing bad habits -- understanding habits -- clicker training -- behaviour interrupters -- assessing temperament -- pulling on the lead -- refusing to come -- chasing vehicles -- chasing animals -- aggression with dogs -- aggression with people -- fear biting -- guarding -- rivalry between dogs -- problems with sex -- car manners -- nervousness -- boredom -- excited behavior -- food problems -- fighting obesity -- effective training.