Heather Watson. Heather Watson, who has been working professionally with dogs for twelve years, has written a simple guide to dog training, the first premise of which is a good relationship between you and your dog. An understanding of dog psychology is essential, and all the way through the book the author stresses the importance of your being the dominant partner in the relationship. The book takes you through choosing and bringing your dog home. Then sets out a basic obedience scheme, starting with house training, learning name, and temperament exercises. Basic obedience training follows with sitting, staying, leadwork, and recalling among the many skills to be learned. Common problems such as; mouthing, jumping up, stealing things, excitability, attention seeking, problems when left, running away, aggression and barking are discussed; the clear instructions are accompanied by illustrations by Libby Drew that exactly convey the dog mentality. 50 line illustrations, 112 pgs, Hardcover