How to Teach Your Dog to Talk

If you think you can''t teach an old dog new tricks, think again.
Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world''s most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.

Safety tricks * Cute tricks * Retrieving tricks * Healthy tricks * Balancing tricks * Jumping tricks * Tricks emphasizing a dog''s sense of smell * Magic tricks * Tricks for the Show Biz dog * Tricks for the multidog family * Useful tricks * Tricks with props

There''s even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel at specific activities.