As a dog owner, you want your furry friend "to be all he can be"! And training your dog is no easy task-that's why you need to sign your doggie recruit up for Canine Boot Camp. This engaging yet practical guide allows you to teach your pet simple commands and tricks while remaining firm and rewarding positive behavior. You will learn how to become your pup's drill sergeant, with techniques such as:

• Basics: sit, stay, and heel
• Manners: curb jumping and territorial behavior before it starts
• Puppy Problems: separation anxiety and housebreaking
• Gnawing Issues: chewing and destroying everything but toys

With these tips, tricks and more, Canine Boot Camp is your ticket to a properly trained pup!

Rick Caran discovered his interest in animals as a young child. He trained his first dog, a stray he named Skippy. Rick's theory is that if you teach a dog tricks, good behavior follows, and an incredible communication develops between human and canine. His hobby became a business when his star pupil, Jilli, a 5-pound Yorkie, gained attention through her performances at veterans' hospitals, nursing homes, and schools-she even had a role in a History Channel movie! Rick believes any dog is trainable, with patience and persistence, and that even old dogs can learn new tricks. Rick and Jilli live in New York.