Coaching and Mentoring for Dummies

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If you want to create a lean, mean, working machine in today’s environment you need a game plan for building employee morale and commitment. By coaching and mentoring your work force—instead of implementing staid traditional management techniques—you’ll start to see tremendous results.

Regardless of where you find yourself on the corporate ladder and what level of authority you carry, what you and other managers share in common is the responsibility for the performance of others. Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies can open your eyes to this innovative way of managing and show you the best way to get the most out of those who work for you.

Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies provides the foundation for understanding what business coaching is all about, and helps you gain or improve the coaching skills that drive employee performance and commitment. These skills, which serve as the main topics of this book, involve: getting employees to deliver the results you need; guiding employees to think and do for themselves; motivating employees to take on responsibility and perform effectively; and growing employee capabilities that lead to career development and success

You’ll also discover how to:

Use questions rather than commands
Be a delegator, not a doer
Complete performance reviews without anxiety
Grow your employees’ talents
Increase productivity and decrease turnover

With Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies as your guide, you can start to put these techniques and tools to work for you and inspire your employees in ways you never imagined. From tried-and-true worksheets to tools that you can tailor to you own situation, this friendly guide helps you call all the right plays with regards to your employees. Forget about micromanaging! When you become a coach, you’ll be surprised by the tasks your group can perform.The fun and easy guide to today's hottest trends in management training, Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies shows managers how to take advantage of these state-of-the-art management tools -- without spending hundreds of dollars on training seminars! This book features

Guidance on being a coach rather than a doer" and giving feedback in a positive way
Advice on motivating, grooming, and growing employees
Tips on tackling diversity issues, performance reviews, and other challenges

Put these techniques and tools to work and inspire your employees in ways you never imagined. Forget about micromanaging! When you become a coach, you'll be surprised by the tasks your group can perform.

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Excellent guide!.......2003-01-09

Probably the best, easy-to-read book regarding coaching and mentoring for self-taught, busy managers.

What They Forgot To Tell You When They Made You A Manager.......2001-05-24

First, let me disclose that I am a client of the author. So perhaps I should be upset with Mr. Brounstein for putting out a book that has the same information I paid him thousands of dollars to teach me. Buy the book.

Remember the first time you dealt with a difficult employee - the knot in your stomach as you called them into your office. Learn about giving constructive feedback instead of criticism, and you may just turn a problem employee into a model employee - it happened to me. The knot may not go away completely, but with this technique it will definitely be more manageable. Buy the book.

Work smarter not harder. Learn about Results-based Performance Management, and get results, not just busy employees. Teach your employees to manage themselves by holding them accountable for results, not just activities that you give them to do. Buy the book.

Learn about coaching techniques such as Tutoring With Questions that will get your employees to start answering their own questions - and getting the right answers. Buy the book.

About a year ago I suddenly found myself in charge of 100 employees that had been thrown together from different cultures as the result of mergers and corporate realignment. Through the techniques I learned from Marty that are revealed in this book, I have been able to build an effective team of managers who in turn have helped me turn the organization around. A year ago, we were missing committed deadlines one after another. Now, we consistently meet and often beat our commitments. I often refer to my copy of the book for a refresher on Marty's techniques and regularly refer my managers to the book when they run into difficult situations. Buy the book.

Just in case I forgot to mention it: Buy the book.

Coaching & Mentoring for Dummies.......2000-07-08

This would be an informational book for people who are coaching or mentoring others. There are lots of helpful tips on how to get others to work for you, not against you. These tips can be helpful when you want people to try their best.

Coaching & Mentoring for Dummies.......2000-07-07

This is a great "how to" book. It has plenty of "laundry lists" that all coaches must keep in mind at all times. It is one of the most comprehensive coaching books that I've seen for a long time. This "on my desk" book is guarranted to have plenty of high-liteing and dog-ears within a short period of time. This is a must for new or seasoned coaches and coaches-of-coaches.

Dog Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

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MORE THAN A TRAINING MANUAL
FANTASTIC
Dog Training for Dummies
Smart Buy
A great resource

Dog Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Jack Volhard , and Wendy Volhard
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That innocent face. Those sad, puppy-dog eyes. Let’s face it: puppies can make anyone’s heart melt. But without proper training, they can make even the most doting doggie moms and dads’ blood pressure soar. So before your new puppy has you jumping through hoops, stop and ask yourself, “Just who is the trainer here?”

Dog Training for Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how to select the right training method for your puppy or adult dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Spike to sit, or want to help Rover master retrieving, this book gives training for you and your dog—to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family member.

Discover how to:

Understand your dog’s mind
Recognize why positive reinforcement training is key
Master basic training
Survive the puppy period
Deal with doggie don’ts
Seek expert outside help
And much more

With step-by-step instruction in basic commands, guidance on how to eliminate unwanted behavior, and tips for making training fun for you and your pooch, Dog Training for Dummies is packed with all the latest techniques and resources you need to make your pal a Top Dog for life.

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Latest training commands from sitting to retrieving Find out why positive reinforcement is an effective teaching tool Does your dog need training? Featuring new and updated information on popular training methods, this hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step instructions that show you everything from housetraining and socializing a puppy to understanding your dog's behavior to dealing with doggie don'ts. You'll also explore advanced training for competition and see how to find outside help. Discover how to Appreciate the influence of nutrition on your dog's behavior Teach your dog basic commands Determine your dog's personality Make training fun and effective

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MORE THAN A TRAINING MANUAL.......2007-03-20

I can't believe all the info in this book! It covers dog training and even nutrition. Worth every penny of the purchase price. Made me feel confident in my training techniques. I taught both of my dogs the "down" command in a week.

FANTASTIC.......2007-02-20

I have had dogs my whole life, but when I got my new puppy, I decided to read this book. I think its FANTASTIC. It taught me A LOT... I found new ways to train my dog that I had never thought of. I think anyone that owns a dog should get this book. Its great.

Dog Training for Dummies.......2007-01-30

Book in great shape, waiting for weather to cooperate to practice what I've read.

Smart Buy.......2006-11-10

This book is very easy to understand and train your dog. Explains why the training works. Includes basic obedience but also tricks. Have fun with your dog.

A great resource.......2006-11-10

I have actually bought this book twice. Once for myself to train my Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy, and the second time for my father and his new Chessie pup. Great methodology on how to train your pet with our without treats. Outlines step by step procedures for getting your dog to do both basic obedience and advanced tricks. I still refer to the book from time to time when the dog gets unruly. Only negative is that the book could use better diagrams and pictures.

Definitely recommend picking this book up!

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fine for puppy owner, not for adult dog owner
House Training
Housetraining for Dummies
Very informative and well written
Accessible and comprehensive

Housetraining for Dummies
Susan McCullough
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You finally gave into that adorable puppy or friendly adult dog and now Fido’s a member of the family. You just can’t get enough of those big soulful eyes or his cute little antics…until you step in his not so adorable doggy mess on your new beige carpet. That’s when you know – it’s really time to start housetraining.

So you’ve made the decision to start housetraining Fido but you have no idea how to go about it. Do you yell, do you praise, do you give him the evil eye? Housetraining for Dummies takes all the guesswork out of housetraining your dog and demystifies the entire process. Award-winning author, Susan McCullough, who specializes in dog training and care gives you all the answers to potty training your dog – whether it’s a puppy or an adult – in plain English so you can train Fido faster and save your carpet from those tell-tale stains. You’ll get practical advice about:

Your dog’s instincts and learning style
The right approach for housetraining your dog
Housetraining gear, including crate, collar and leash, and cleanup equipment
Indoor training
Outdoor training
What and how to feed your dog

McCullough shares all of her insider advice as well as her own horror and success stories to make housetraining as easy as possible for you and your pooch. Housetraining for Dummies includes helpful tips, reminders, warnings, and information on:

Puppy versus adult housetraining
Recognizing your dog’s potty style
Training your dog to pee on command
Avoidable housetraining mistakes
Problem potty-ers and how to help them

You don’t have to keep sending Fido to the doghouse because of those puddles or piles. Housetraining for Dummies makes it easy for you to housetrain him so you can both enjoy the great indoors again.

Customer Reviews:

fine for puppy owner, not for adult dog owner.......2007-04-25

This book has some great ideas and I believe that they do work, that is why I gave the book 4 stars. For me, however, it didn't work. I have an adult dog and I felt a lot of the tips were geared more toward puppies and the normal puppy potty training. My dog goes to the bathroom in secret and usually in the early morning hours when I can't see her. Putting her in a crate overnight would probably emotionally damage her not to mention keep our entire family up all night with her crying (she's way too used to sleeping with us at night). Maybe I'm just not consistent enough or something, I don't know, I guess I'm just looking for that " magic pill" that will instantly train my dog! If anyone finds one, please give me a call!

House Training.......2007-03-09

Ummm-I think the dog just has to want to do the correct thing. Good ideas in the book but it didn't work for us, but we have 7 dogs.

Housetraining for Dummies.......2006-06-30

I was pleased with the format of this book, and the simple instructions ands explainations. I bought it to help me train my new puppy, and it was very useful. I'm not exactly a pro at dog training. This book made a big difference.

Very informative and well written.......2006-03-20

This book gives a great deal of very good advice for housetraining your dog in several different ways. I have employed many of the techniques described in this book. My only wish is that more space had been devoted to indoor housetraining for smaller dogs and toy breeds. But, since indoor training is a relatively new concept and this book appears to have been published about five years ago, I can understand why more space was not devoted to the subject. And, admittedly, it is likely a rather small percentage of us for whom indoor training would apply. Overall, worth the read.

Accessible and comprehensive.......2002-08-30

McCullough covers every aspect of housetraining, a very important part of living with a dog. Her writing is lively and accessible and she leaves no stone unturned. She doesn't shy away from any aspect of the topic and doesn't resort to cutesy euphemisms. Whether you're about to acquire a dog who will need housetraining or are already living with a dog who has potty problems, Housetraining for Dummies will provide the information you need to tackle the task.

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all the things together
GREAT BOOK
Concise and useful
Good Overview of Training..
Even If You ARE Smart...

Training for Dummies
Elaine Biech
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ASIN: 0764559850

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Millions of Americans have to train others as part of their jobs. Whether you’re an employee training your co-workers on a new process or skill, a volunteer asked to train new volunteers, a chef training your staff, or a paramedic giving CPR training, it’s just as important to know how to teach others as it is to know what you’re talking about. It doesn’t matter how much you know about your subject if you can’t share it with others.

Fortunately, Training For Dummies offers all the nuts and bolts of training for anyone who has to educate others on any subject and in any field. It covers all the modern, interactive instructional methods and dynamic training approaches available and helps you get trainees inspired, involved, and enthused. Training For Dummies will help you:

Keep it interesting so trainees learn more eagerly
Master the jargon of training
Use audio and visual aids effectively
Prepare for the training certification process
Evaluate your results and improve your tactics

Elaine Biech, President and Managing Principal of Ebb Associates, Inc., and known as “the trainer’s trainer” shows you all the tips and tricks of the trade. Based on her long experience as a trainer and her work for clients such as the IRS and many Fortune 500 companies, Biech helps you discover:

Tips, techniques, and tidbits for enhancing your training sessions
Methods that improve trainee participation
Alternatives to the traditional lecture method
Tactics for gauging and managing group dynamics
Strategies for addressing problems in the classroom
Hints for understanding and adapting to different learning styles
Helpful resources and other extra material you can put to immediate use

No matter what you do for a living, there will probably come a time when you have to teach others what you know. Training For Dummies cuts through the complicated jargon to present the basics of teaching and learning in straightforward, plain English so you can share your specialized knowledge with those who need it.

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Provides Web developers using the popular combination of PHP (a scripting language) and MySQL (a database system) with practical applications that they can adapt and put to work right away A 2002 survey found that PHP was running on over 9 million Web sites, and there have been over 1.8 million PHP downloads since May 2002; MySQL reports 2 million users Applications include a user login, an online catalog, a shopping cart, a content management system, a Web forum, and a mailing list management system The author walks readers through the creation of each application, offering two different versions-procedural (the traditional PHP coding method) and object-oriented (new in PHP 5)

Customer Reviews:

all the things together.......2007-07-17

I am a project management trainer. This book gives and reminds all the things. What the trainer is, adults learn, the training cycle, increasing participation, icebreakers etc... In fact I like the "dummies" series. I recommend it.

GREAT BOOK.......2007-03-28

Don't feel silly for getting this book just because it says "for dummies."
I have a masters in training so I wouldn't say I am a dummy in the field, and I believe this book is a fantastic resource to remind you of many training techniques and principles. I Def. Recommend!!!!

Concise and useful.......2007-02-13

Although I've been a trainer for years, this book reminded me of some basic training concepts I have not used in a while.

Good Overview of Training.........2006-01-20

I guess that's what the intent of this book and it gives examples from an expert in Training. The articles from several experts in the field of training also supports the content and adds value.
Recommended if you need an overview, although in some chapters goes into details. Yet, there are several other books that focus on preparation, presentation, evaluation etc. which might be more focused on these topics.

Even If You ARE Smart..........2005-09-12

Most of the time, people asked to conduct a training event or to become trainers are really smart, really good at what they do, and want to help others become good also. Where the perception that these smart people are "dummies" comes is from the stupid things they do in class, in their small group demonstration sessions, conducting on the job training, or in one-on-one mentoring. It has always amazed me that otherwise smart people can be so dumb when it comes to teaching others what they know.

TRAINING FOR DUMMIES comes to the rescue with a plethora of advice, helpful tools, and resources as well as a clear articulation of WHY you do something (or don't do it) when training. Using Gagne's Nine Instructional Events and other solid, research-based instructional models, TRAINING FOR DUMMIES provides anyone - from novice to experienced trainer - a clear roadmap to success as a trainer.

DO NOT skim this book. Turn to the sections that fit your most pressing need (and there is a ton of them!) and read long, and read deep. Learn how to handle that challenging student as well as understand why that student may be exhibiting "dysfunctional" behaviors when you are working so hard to help them learn. Learn how to organize your thoughts, your interactions with the trainees, and all those things that successful trainers do. It is no wonder this book is endorsed by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), it works!

Read it before EVERY class, after every class, and keep it by your bed. At night, read a paragraph or section before you go to bed. In the morning, read it before starting your day. Keep a learning journal nearby to write down questions, insights, or the many ideas TRAINING FOR DUMMIES will inspire. This is a VERY user-friendly book. Your trainees, students, bosses, and fellow trainers will be glad you read it and use its advice!

Weight Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

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This book could be alot better
Weight Training for Dummies
Weight Training for DUMMIES
Love this book!
Among the best weight lifting book

Weight Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
Liz Neporent , Suzanne Schlosberg , and Shirley Archer
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Owning Weight Training for Dummies is like having two knowledgeable and entertaining personal trainers into your home. The authors, Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg, authors of the popular Fitness for Dummies, are both fitness professionals who walk (lift, run, bicycle) their talk. They explain the basics of weight training simply, then take you through every step to setting up your own program and doing it properly. Whether you have free weights (dumbbells and barbells), a home machine, or access to a gym with many machines, you'll get an introduction to safe and effective weight training, plus descriptions, technique, and illustrations of dozens of exercises designed to target all major muscle groups. And just in case this is the only fitness book you buy, the authors include some information on cardio exercise, stretching, and other exercise options. Best of all, the book is motivating, easy to understand, and fun to read.

This updated edition of Weight Training for Dummies includes a few new chapters: "Yoga and Pilates" and "Improving Your Balance and Coordination," both in the "Beyond the Barbell" section; "Advanced Weight Training Exercises"; and a few snippets of new material (such as the addition of "Don't dress like a porn star" in the "Weight Training Etiquette" chapter). Otherwise, it's pretty much the same book. If you own the first edition, there's probably no need to buy the updated version. But if you don't own the first edition of this handy and cheery guide already, and weight training is not yet a part of your fitness program, the second edition of Weight Training for Dummies will teach you exactly what to do and how to do it. --Joan Price

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A properly executed strength or weight lifting regimen can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stabilize your blood sugar, reduce the risk of heart disease, increase your strength, and more. Weight Training For Dummies, Third Edition, is packed with all the information you need to start your own personalized weight training program and get yourself into peak condition fast. You’ll find out about:

Circuit and resistance training
20-minute weight training routines
The newest and best weight training equipment
Combining weight training with other exercise
Gender differences in weight training goals and routines
Specific approaches for baby boomers and seniors just starting out
Using weight training to address specific health conditions
Preventing injuries
Weight training for children and teens

If you’re getting pumped about weight training, don’t delay. Buy Weight Training for Dummies, Third Edition today, and you’ll be in shape in no time!

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Now featuring new quickie, core, and other specialized workouts Fight flab, build strength, increase flexibility, and sculpt your body! No matter what your age or fitness level, weight training has many health benefits. Featuring illustrated step-by-step exercises plus tips on equipment and specialized workouts, this friendly guide shows you how to get started and get results - at home or at the gym, using free weights or weight machines. Praise for Weight Training For Dummies ""A fun, easy-to-follow guide. . . . You'll never be intimidated by a weight room again."" Peg Moline, Editorial Director, Shape ""Takes you step-by-step through setting up your own gym to developing a training program."" Self ""One of the easiest-to-understand, best-illustrated guides to important strength exercises we've ever seen."" Men's Fitness ""Solid, comprehensive, and fun. . . . Photos illustrate more than 150 pages of exercises.""Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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This book could be alot better.......2007-10-03

This book could be alot better. Should have more photos and more talk more visual displays.

Weight Training for Dummies.......2007-08-15

This is another great book in the "Dummies" series. The language is very easy reading and the book is set up, like other "dummies", to facilitate finding just what you need to know.

Weight Training for DUMMIES.......2007-05-30

The book arrived in timely fashion and as described. It was co-packaged with other items and that saved on shipping.

Love this book!.......2006-09-29

This is the best book I have found for a real beginner to get comfortable with a weight training routine and, most important, to get past the akwardness at the gym. If you want to incorporate a fitness program into your life, this is a great place to start. Easy to read, good pictures, and the authors accept the fact that there are no dumb questions and then answer them. Very encouraging.

Among the best weight lifting book.......2006-07-03

I have read serveral fitness book, but this book contains all the important information in a simple to understand way. Depending on your goal, you have to do weight training, eg. 4 to 6 reps for maxinum muscle growth. The book is a powerful tool when combined with a log. I use a mobile phone log available at www.doitech.com/fitness and make all my log entry easy and available online blog.

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Good book!
Title says it all.
Awesome book!!!
Useful
Crash Course in Basic Business

Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies
Melyssa St. Michael , and Linda Formichelli
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ASIN: 0764556843

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Want to turn your passion for fitness into a lucrative career? Each year, more than 5 million Americans use personal trainers to take their workouts to the next level—and this plain-English guide shows you how to get in on the action. Whether you want a part-time job at the gym or a full-time personal training business, you’ll find the practical, proven advice you need in this indispensable resource.

Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is for you if you want to become a certified personal trainer and start your own business—or if you’re a certified trainer looking to improve upon your existing practice. You get a thorough overview of what it takes to get certified and run a successful business, complete with expert tips that help you:

Find your training niche
Study for and pass certification exams

Attract, keep, and motivate clients
Interview, hire, and manage employees
Update your training skills
Expand your services

This user-friendly guide offers unique coverage of personal trainer certification programs, including tips on selecting the right program and meeting the requirements. You’ll see how to develop your training identity as well as practice invaluable skills that will make you a great personal trainer. You also receive savvy guidance in:

Choosing the best fitness equipment
Creating a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign
Performing fitness assessments
Developing individualized exercise programs
Advancing your clients to the next fitness level

Managing legal issues and tax planning

Offering additional services such as massage and nutrition consultation
Training clients with special needs

Complete with ten great starter exercises and a valuable list of professional organizations and resources, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies gives you the tools you need to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career!

Customer Reviews:

Good book!.......2007-08-23

Not really what I was looking for, but I started reading and its a great book, I really recomended to all beginners and experience, it has all the information you'll ever need, trully a well written and great referance book to have.

Title says it all........2007-01-01

This is a very easy to read primer for those considering a career or hobby in personal fitness. It gives a nice overview of what the career is like and what it will take to gain a certificate and proceed to line up those all important clients. I also learned a few things that can be incorprated into my own liftness lifestyle.

Awesome book!!!.......2006-07-29

This book is really good! It's funny and extremly informative. The only pitfall I think this book has is that it seems more geared towards people who are already certified. On the flip side though, it does have extremly good advice on becoming certified, taking exams, finding you niche etc...I would recommend this book to amatuers who are still in school (like me) and certified veteran personnal trainers alike :)

Useful.......2006-03-15

It is a useful book, especially for someone new to the industry. The online link is especially nice.

Crash Course in Basic Business.......2005-09-30

The basic steps for starting a business as a personal trainer presented in a concise and easy to follow format. Good business advice to avoid costly mistakes.

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Great Book
biting?
Yorkies
Dummy No More!
Yorkies for Dummies book

Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies
Tracy Barr , and Peter F. Veling
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So you want to adopt or are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier. The 6 ^th most popular dog in the U.S., Yorkies are energetic, playful, and loving companions—and they’re cute as a button! But it’s wise to know enough about the breed to determine whether or not a Yorkie is the right dog for you. This fun, friendly guide helps you decide if a Yorkie suits your lifestyle and gives you expert advice on keeping your dog healthy and content.

Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is for you if you’re thinking about getting a puppy or adult Yorkie and want to know the best way to take care of this perky little pet. This guide gives you the straight facts on everything you need to know about the health and well being of your Yorkie, featuring expert guidance in:

Finding the right Yorkie for you
Preparing your home for the new arrival
Managing nutrition and health
Exercising and entertaining your Yorkie
Handling behavioral problems

From feeding and training to socializing, you’ll see how to meet a Yorkshire Terrier’s special needs and develop a long and positive relationship with your dog. You’ll discover the most important questions to ask a breeder and how to select the perfect Yorkie, as well as choose the right supplies. Then, you’ll see how to acclimate a Yorkie to your home and your family, housetrain him, and set up a daily routine that works for both of you. You’ll also find savvy tips on:

Making it through the first night with your Yorkie
Finding a veterinarian
Teaching the most important commands
Grooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coat
Spotting symptoms of common health problems in Yorkies
Breeding or showing your Yorkie

Complete with an immunization schedule, a guide to puppy-proofing your home, a list of online resources, and an 8-page full-color insert, Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is the fun and easy way ^® to keep your little Yorkie happy and healthy!

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-10-06

This book really helped me decide if I wanted to get a Yorkie. I felt it didn't sugar coat them and made them feel real.

biting?.......2007-09-16

I cannot believe there is no chapter on biting as a puppy. It is a thoroughly obnoxious habit--thought this book would have had some words of wisdom.

Yorkies.......2007-09-13

It's a very good book and it made me realize that I don't want a Yorkshire Terrier. Too small!

Dummy No More!.......2007-07-24

This book was a God send. I'd highly suggest buying it and reading it from cover to cover before bringing your little Yorkie home. The book is an easy read and because of the format, you can skip to what's important to you and read the rest at a later time. We bought our little puppy from the breeder when he was a mere 6 weeks unlike the standard 12 weeks, which I was actually a little nervous about. However, the book was right on the money with instructions on what to expect when picking him up from the breeder to his very first night in his new home. We just recently took the little guy to his first appointment with the vet. That too is covered in the book! The vet was impressed with how much I knew about the breed and puppies in general. I have this book to thank for that. I really would have been lost without it.

Yorkies for Dummies book.......2007-05-13

Came quickly. Was a good deal. Book has been very handy to have.

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Tricks
Every puppies dream
A good book
Great book, bad editor!
Dog Tricks for Dummies

Dog Tricks for Dummies
Sarah Hodgson
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764552872

Product Description

257 pages. This fun and friendly guide shows you how to teach your dog tricks, from the simple (wagging his tail) to the extraordinary (fetching a soda from the refrigerator). Written in a down-to-earth style with cartoon, reference lists, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Tricks.......2007-01-10

I bought this book about 2 months ago. My female dog already knows some triks, but in this book i also found some new that are interesting for my dog. She is really learning fast and i didn't have any idea what else could i learn her.

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Petra

Every puppies dream.......2007-01-05

I have learned so much about teaching a pup easy tricks with this book. My dog learned to ring the bell to go potty. It was easy for this dummy to pick up the concepts and pick the ones I was willing to commit to (cuz it does take practice). The pups love the attention and the stimulation. I wish my mom had a book like this to train me....Really..the book gives great tips on training tricks, but also gives information on understanding and managing dog behavior in general. I highly recommend it.

A good book.......2002-09-05

I'm teaching my dog some of the tricks from this book. The book helps you understand how dogs learn and develops the tricks quicker than I thought my dog was willing to learn. The only disagreement I have is the author uses a clicker, but nothing in the book says you really have to have one

Great book, bad editor!.......2002-07-26

Sarah Hodgson does a great job of giving step-by-step instructions for training tricks, something that is harder to do than it looks! Everything in here is dog friendly and fun. I taught my dogs several of these tricks, and we made up a few new ones based on what we'd learned.

I wish that there was more content to the book, though. Perhaps 75% of it is filler. There are whole chapters on feeding, medical care and basics like sit, down and stay. Certainly, all of these topics are important, but they have only tangential relevance to trick training.

There are several other filler chapters about dog sports. Why fill 50-odd pages with brief overviews of skijoring, carting and flyball? Each of these sports has more than a few good books that readers can refer to if they're interested. Being a Border Collie owner in Texas, I have no use for info on the Iditarod!

I would much rather have a smaller volume filled with stuff that I want to read. All of this filler dilutes the book, and makes it harder to pick out the valuable info.

Dog Tricks for Dummies.......2001-10-04

Dog Tricks for Dummies has good detail for the tricks that it has, but I think that more tricks should be explored. Most of the tricks that are in the book are very basic, though there are a few more complicated ones. If this is the first time that you have raised a puppy I would recommend reading this book.

Puppies Raising & Training Diary for Dummies

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A Terrific Guide
Great Book
A good starting tool
THis is a great book

Puppies Raising & Training Diary for Dummies
Sarah Hodgson
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Plastic Comb

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Discover fun ways to raise your new puppy.

ASIN: 0764508768

Product Description

196 pages. Filled with savvy tips and practical suggestions, this handy journal allows you to easily record your puppy's progress. With over 52 weeks of advice, you will find out how to raise a well-adjusted pup in no time.

Customer Reviews:

A Terrific Guide.......2006-07-13

This is a valuable tool for raising a pup. It is concise and written in laymen's terms so it's very easy to understand. It's straight forward and to the point. You don't have to weed through a ton of useless information. I'd highly recommend this book for anyone wanting great meaningful tips and techniques on puppy raising. It's made a world of difference for me.

Great Book.......2006-01-29

As a first time puppy owner I was at a loss in every area, I reviewed many books and chose this one with my fingers crossed, I was not wrong and I go to this book everytime I have a question that needs an answer. I am thrilled with the all the puppy has learned and much has been in the book. I recommend the book for all new puppy parents.

A good starting tool.......2005-10-13

The book for dummies helped with getting started with my new puppy. She is a hyper dog so I was still lost with what to do when she did not react the way she was supposed to according to the book.

THis is a great book.......2005-04-03

I loved this book.It helped a lot.It talked about all
different kinds of things.Like what to do if your dog
or puppy barks at everything.How to clean a puppy's ears
and why.How to stop them from biting.How to recognize
your pup's personality.Ssomething I learned is that
there are different ways a pup can act like.Some
pups are eager Beavers.That means that they will
do anything to make you happy.That can be a good
thing and a Bad thing. If you like to toss the ball, your
pup will bring it back 500 times!I don't want to say
anymore.Buy this book it's great!

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Really Great Intro Book to Teaching
Best how-to book ever
Casual but Informative Reading
New High School Teacher

Rookie Teaching for Dummies
W. Michael Kelley
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Navigate politics, paperwork, and legal issues

Find your instructional style and make learning fun for your students!

Gain the upper hand on your first day of school! This friendly guide reveals what they didn't teach you in your education classes, offering practical advice and tons of real-life examples to help you set up and maintain an orderly classroom, engage your students, establish a grading system, and develop positive relationships with parents and school administrators.

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Amazing book.......2007-05-20

This book is by far my favorite book on the subject. I would recommend it to anyone starting out in their teaching career. Don't be put off by the "dummies" title.

Really Great Intro Book to Teaching.......2007-04-25

I am in the stages of deciding whether teaching would be a good career change for myself. Michael Kelley's book has really helped me get a clear picture of what to expect in the world of teaching. It is very easy to read and fun too -- he has a wonderful sense of humor and has some great antidotes. I highly recommend this book. This one will be going in my "to keep" pile as I have highlighted quite a few passages worth remembering.

Best how-to book ever.......2007-03-20

This book is one of the best I have read on being a teacher. I am a new teacher, but have been in the classroom for 10 years. The author has a very good insight on what it is all about, from dealing with the kids, the never ending responsibilities of being in charge of a classroom and dealing with the adults involved. W. Michael Kelley has a fantastic sense of humor and gives so many inspiring examples of how to make teaching fun, not only for the teacher but for the students as well. I highly recommend this book to rookie teachers as well as veteran teachers who feel they need to revamp their teaching styles and methods.

Casual but Informative Reading.......2007-02-02

This book is very easy to read and written in an informal style, but manages to provide great tips and information to make teaching a lot easier. I haven't started teaching yet, but this book has served to warn me about some problems and experiences I may encounter. It doesn't go over what they teach you in education courses, like lesson planning and educational psychology, but it does tell you things like what to do if you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of your class and gives management, organizational, and networking tips to help you avoid having to reinvent the wheel in some areas. Overall, a good read that I found hard to put down, because it was entertaining, helpful, and oh-so-true.

New High School Teacher.......2006-08-28

Let's cut to the chase. Kelley tackles all aspects of becoming or being a rookie teacher. I had a taste of the "big leagues" last school year as a long-term sub. What I didn't learn through this baptism by fire is certainly covered by Kelley with intelligence and wit. Heads up to you soon-to-be teachers or student teachers: Buy this book! Read this book! It's both practical and fun to read. Oh yeah...Kelley says we should forget all we learned in those Ed classes and worry about how we're going to keep our "butts" from jiggling when we erase the chalkboard.

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