Abby is my Dog Trainer brings these lessons to you, drawing on John’s time with Abby, his background in psychology and social work, and knowledge gained by reading over 100 books on dog training. Rather than focusing on specific training techniques, this book discusses: • Practical examples of training told in stories of John’s time with Abby, as well as funny and touching tales any pet owner can relate to • An understanding of dog behavior, learning theory, and psychological theory underlying training techniques • The power of positive, non-punitive dog training Join John as he learns from Abby about the world of dog training, as well as an even more important lesson: how special the bond with a dog can be and how the right approach to training can strengthen that bond.