A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

1. The Characteristics of a West Highland White Terrier Puppy or Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your West Highland White Terrier Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your West Highland White Terrier? 5. How to Crate Train Your West Highland White Terrier 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your West Highland White Terrier Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your West Highland White Terrier to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your West Highland White Terrier 10. When Your West Highland White Terrier Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 11. When Your West Highland White Terrier Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your West Highland White Terrier From Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build A Whelping Box for a West Highland White Terrier or Any other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your West Highland White Terrier to Sit

A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems “Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page.”—Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs. In this problem-based guide, he makes it easy to look up and solve the exact behavioral issue that you're struggling with—whether you’re dealing with a new puppy, an adult dog you’ve had for years, or a recently adopted rescue. He also helps you prevent many of these problems from becoming established in the first place. Packed with case studies and examples from Zak’s videos so you can see his dog and puppy training tactics in action, this book contains step-by-step instructions for dealing with: • Chewing • Jumping up • Barking • Play biting • Begging • Not listening • Thunderstorm phobia • Separation anxiety • Aggression • And much more! Delving deeply into why dogs do what they do and how to work through any problems that might arise, Zak proves that it's never too late to correct behavioral issues.

1. The Characteristics of a West Highland White Terrier Puppy or Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your West Highland White Terrier Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your West Highland White Terrier? 5. How to Crate Train Your West Highland White Terrier 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your West Highland White Terrier Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your West Highland White Terrier to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your West Highland White Terrier 10. When Your West Highland White Terrier Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 11. When Your West Highland White Terrier Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your West Highland White Terrier From Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build A Whelping Box for a West Highland White Terrier or Any other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your West Highland White Terrier to Sit

Terriers and terrier mixes are different from other breeds. Learn how to work with your terrier's instincts to get good behavior by getting inside his head and using management techniques to avoid problems at home and out in the world.

“Based on the latest findings in the field of canine cognition and behavior, this book is an invaluable resource.” —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals Every dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award-winning canine behavior consultant. Using cutting-edge research, Brophey has developed a groundbreaking system that allows owners to identify what their dog is struggling with, why, and how they can fix it. Brophey’s approach is unlike anything that has been published before and will give dog owners a new understanding of what motivates and affects their dog’s behavior. This innovative technique rethinks the way we categorize dogs, and distills information from over twenty scientific disciplines into four comprehensive elements: learning, environment, genetics, and self. With revolutionary tips for specific dog breeds, this book will change dog owners’ lives—and lead to happier human-canine relationships. “It’s refreshing to finally find a book that takes into consideration the many predispositions to behavior problems in dogs . . . teaches us to really see the dog in its entirety.” —Alexandre Rossi, author of A Dog at the Keyboard

Alert-looking, adorable and stylish, West Highland white terriers are functional little dogs whose athletic ability and high spirits make them ready for just about everything. Covering all the key aspects of caring for a Westie, this book shows you and your family how to raise a healthy and well behaved little friend.