Larger	Dog Training by Bash: The Tried and True Techniques of the Dog Trainer to the Stars Author: Bashkim Dibra
	Book Information Publisher: Signet Book Book Type: Mass Market Paperback Rating: 5 ISBN-13: 9780451171665 - ISBN-10: 0451171667 Publication Date: 2/4/1992 Pages: 368 Book Reviews

This guide to basic dog obedience training is great fun to read, yet realistic in its approach. Bash Dibra is well known as a dog trainer for the rich and famous, but his methods are simple and based on a thorough understanding of canine behavior. "Patience, persistence and praise" are the bywords of his training techniques.

The book covers socializing a new pet, basic on- and off-leash obedience, correcting bad habits, and teaching tricks. The text is enhanced with anecdotes about various well-connected canine clients. The obedience training techniques described here are standard fare, but the learning process is clarified through Bash's explanations of why dogs act the way they do.

This is well-written, accurate, and informative, and more entertaining than most books on the subject. A worthwhile consideration for public libraries.