This is a legendary dog trainer's classic guide - now revised and updated. First published in the 1960s, Winifred Strickland's celebrated guide has helped generations of dog owners succeed with obedience training. Now updated to reflect changes in AKC obedience regulations since the last edition was published in 1988, the book presents a commonsense, no-gimmicks approach to training that has stood the test of time, a remarkable achievement in dog training. It covers all aspects of obedience, from housebreaking a puppy to handling a dog in competition, and offers detailed guidance on each level of the AKC Obedience Trials - Novice, Open, and Utility - as well as Tracking. Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and 150 photographs, this is an indispensable resource for everyone involved in obedience training - students, competitors, and instructors. Winifred G. Strickland (Landenburg, PA) is one of the world's premier dog trainers - the winner of a record 207 AKC obedience titles. At age eighty-four, she is still actively training and competing.