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.