Published Books

Most people don’t explore a career in training dogs because they assume it’s a hobby. But many professional dog trainers not only love their job but make more than white-collar professionals. In the current billion-dollar pet industry, some business-savvy dog trainers gross in the millions.

Dog Training 101: The Book You Need to Take Control by Karen Freeman Duet and George Duet is a veritable boot camp for puppies and adult dogs and includes all a dog owner needs to know to get results. From choosing your dog and dealing with dominance and aggression issues to traveling with your canine companion, titles, and certification. This 245-page book runs the gamut of virtually everything a dog owner needs to know during the life of their dog.

Ivan’s training comes from the heart, for the dog. He has certainly enhanced my view of training and has taught me many valuable, yet simple techniques to achieve the most from my dogs and myself.” —Mary A. Allen, World Championship Competitor, USA Apprentice Judge, USA New England Regional Director.

With chapters devoted to the temperaments of breeds best-suited to this work, selection of your business security dog is made much easier. Aspects covered include the necessity of dog/handler bonding, use of the dog in public, and the legal ramifications of keeping a security K-9. Situation set-ups for practicing the job at hand are included to complete the detailed instruction.

Describes a course of home protection training for dogs, explains what protection dogs can and cannot do, and discusses legal aspects, breed selection, basic socialization, and choosing a trainer.

The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s “bible” of dog breeds. Since its original publication in 1928, it has been the ultimate breed resource—the one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. Whether you’re interested in show dogs or a particular breed as a pet, this is the ultimate guide to dogs!

Your dog truly rules when it comes to scenting ability, but you hold the key to allow him to learn how to more fully explore his kingdom. And that key is your willingness to work with him in what dog trainers call nosework exercises and games. While your dog has a wonderful innate ability to scent, nosework will present fun and interesting challenges which will make your dog more physically and mentally fit as well as to help solidify your relationship with your dog.

Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Inside is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit. This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing. In the end, both you and your dog will be ready to succeed in the show ring!

Training your dog (and yourself) for agility competitions will create a fun working relationship that both of you can enjoy. Find everything you need to know in this fun guide that includes information on pre-agility training, detailed advice on correction-free training, and step-by-step agility training techniques. Also learn how to make your own agility obstacles, use a clicker as a motivational tool, and officially enter agility trials.

Outlines 10-minute daily training sessions tailored specifically to a retriever’s attention span, counseling beginner-level owners on such topics as force fetching, field tests and the humane use of electric collars, in a volume complemented by true stories and breed-specific adaptations.