Dog Training Diaries: Proven Expert Tips & Tricks to Live in Harmony with Your Dog

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Modern Dog magazine's editor's choice andfinalist for the 2019 Dog Writers Association of America!

"Part memoir, part tell-all, and a fully no-nonsense handbookSusan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog

Are you inadvertently rewarding your dog's bad behavior Are you misinterpreting the peeing at the door In Dog Training Diaries, lifelong dog trainer Tom Shelby captures the basic guidelines of training dogs and offers advice, strategies, and personal insight to deal with the most common problematic situations dog owners face. Harmony obstacles include:

• Pulling on the leash
• Jumping
• Eating chair legs
• Separation anxiety
• Housebreaking
• Aggression
• And more!

Toms personal stories from his life as a dog trainer allow readers to journey through all dog walks of lifefrom mansions to suburban parking lotsas he explains how to restore the special relationship between dog and owner. Dog Training Diaries will help readers harmonize, understand, teach, and learn from their dogsbecause harmony between dog and family is what its all about.

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"A dog training book that is personable, enthusiastic, and satisfyingly specific." D. Donovan, senior reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Part memoir, part tell-all, and a fully no-nonsense handbook, Tom Shelby's Dog Training Diaries is a must have for anyone with a dog. These stories are little gems and lend insight not only into Shelby's expertise in training dogs, but into the human experience." Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog

The magic of Tom's advice for dog owners is that he not only has the expertise to guide us in all our canine conundrums, but he is a master storyteller, so even those among us without dogs (I knowit's hard to imagine) enjoy reading his tales of training. Jamie Kageleiry, associate publisher of mvtimes.com, mvartsandideas.com, and vineyardvisitor.com

Tom Shelbys decades of experience with teaching dogs and people shines through in Dog Training Diaries. A hybrid of dog and people psychology makes this a fun and informative read. Brian Kilcommons, internationally-recognized animal trainer

"Who let the dogs out Tom did, with this tell-all book about the animated world of dog training! From the first chapter to the last, you wont want to put this book downunless its to let the dogs out! Linda Kenney Baden, author of Remains Silent

As a veterinarian, I have been referring patients to Tom for many years. I can always count on him to develop creative, compassionate, and effective training plans, tailoring his methods to match each individual dog and owner. Tom's innate dog sense shines through in these fun and fascinating stories, as he shares his insights into both canine and human behavior. Michelle Jasny, V.M.D.

"This training handbook provides insight on dealing with common issues such as leash pulling, separation anxiety, and aggression in a comprehensive and compassionate way. Shelbys interspersed real-life stories, including those of celebrity clients, make the training how-tos both personal and compelling." Modern Dog magazine
"Part memoir, part tell-all, and a fully no-nonsense handbook, Tom Shelby's Dog Training Diaries is a must have for anyone with a dog. These stories are little gems and lend insight not only into Shelby's expertise in training dogs, but into the human experience." Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog

The magic of Tom's advice for dog owners is that he not only has the expertise to guide us in all our canine conundrums, but he is a master storyteller, so even those among us without dogs (I knowit's hard to imagine) enjoy reading his tales of training. Jamie Kageleiry, associate publisher of mvtimes.com, mvartsandideas.com, and vineyardvisitor.com

Tom Shelbys decades of experience with teaching dogs and people shines through in Dog Training Diaries. A hybrid of dog and people psychology makes this a fun and informative read. Brian Kilcommons, internationally-recognized animal trainer

"Who let the dogs out Tom did, with this tell-all book about the animated world of dog training! From the first chapter to the last, you wont want to put this book downunless its to let the dogs out! Linda Kenney Baden, author of Remains Silent

As a veterinarian, I have been referring patients to Tom for many years. I can always count on him to develop creative, compassionate, and effective training plans, tailoring his methods to match each individual dog and owner. Tom's innate dog sense shines through in these fun and fascinating stories, as he shares his insights into both canine and human behavior. Michelle Jasny, V.M.D.

Author Bio

Tom Shelby is an expert dog trainer with a specialty in search-and-rescue dogs. He has nearly four decades of experience with more than eight hundred training appointments a year. Tom was a dog handler at the Westminster Dog Show and has trained celebrity pups for Manhattans elite. Creating harmony between two- and-four legged friends has given him the satisfaction of helping countless people and dogs.