Coaching People To Train Their Dogs

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Terry Ryan’s Coaching People to Train Their Dogs turns the classic dog-training textbook on its head by focusing first on the human end of the leash. This 2008 illustrated paperback from Legacy Canine Behavior & Training delivers step-by-step coaching strategies that help instructors, pet parents, and aspiring dog trainers translate canine body language into clear, humane lessons.

Inside the bright, like-new pages, Ryan blends science-based learning theory with dozens of real-world coaching dialogues, making the content as useful for 4-H leaders as for professional-class assistants. Crisp line drawings demonstrate timing, reward placement, and error-free setups, so readers can visualize each skill before trying it with their own dogs or students.

Because the book targets people who teach people, every chapter closes with quick assessment forms and troubleshooting tips you can photocopy for classes or client homework. Owners of excitable adolescents, newly adopted rescues, or future competition prospects will appreciate the emphasis on building handler confidence while keeping training fun and family-friendly.

This clean, gently-used copy shows no shelf wear, making it an affordable desk reference for dog-training clubs, homeschool STEM units, or any household ready to replace old-school corrections with modern, reward-based rapport.