{"title":"Linda Colflesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eLINDA COLFLESH is a dog trainer with more than twenty-five years of experience and the author of \u003cem\u003eMaking Friends: Training Your Dog Positively\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColflesh owns and operates Making Friends Dog School, a training facility in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, offering programs for both pet owners and competitive obedience handlers. She also speaks at dog training seminars along the East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda lives in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda Colflesh’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-friends","title":"Making Friends: Training Your Dog Positively","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive, user-friendly dog training that works!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good relationship with a dog is built on realistic expectations. The better you understand your dog's unique personality and natural behavior, the sooner you will establish a rapport based on two-way communication, mutual respect, and trust--and the easier it will be to train your dog successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first positive training books, \u003cem\u003eMaking Friends\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly accessible guide to training your dog effectively and humanely. Respected dog obedience trainer Linda Colflesh shows you how to use positive reinforcement through gentle, easy-to-follow methods that get results while respecting your dog's intelligence and dignity. From housebreaking and teaching everyday commands to grasping the important (but often overlooked) details of dog reaction and interaction, Colflesh outlines a week-by-week training plan that meets your needs and helps you build a strong connection with your furry companion. You'll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to \"read\" your dog's body language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake proper use of collars, leashes, and treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle puppy behavior problems the positive way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your dog mentally stimulated and properly exercised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin dog clubs and play groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nHighly recommended by satisfied trainers, breeders, and pet owners, \u003cem\u003eMaking Friends\u003c\/em\u003e is a proven, sensible, fun training method that lets you truly be your dog's best friend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764573292\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764573293\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Linda Colflesh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212315492568,"sku":"9780764573293","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470244500_FC_mockup_v2_1740153046_67513b48-e879-437a-a92d-b2f33f284177.jpg?v=1791000884"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-linda-colflesh.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}