Dog Training for Kids: Fun and Easy Ways to Care for Your Furry Friend

Darling and helpful book. So well written so kids can easily follow. It’s great training advice even for adults and seasoned dog owners but written simply enough for kids to tackle one training task at a time. Great book teaching a great skill or hobby for kids to learn.

I cannot recommend Dog Training for Kids by Vanessa Estrada Marin enough! This book has been a game-changer for our family as we welcomed a new puppy. While it’s written with kids in mind, it’s just as helpful for adults. The language is clear and easy to understand, and the step-by-step instructions are simple to follow. I’d say it’s perfect for kids around 2nd grade (7 years old) and up. What makes this book stand out is how incredibly organized it is. Whether you're looking for a specific command, behavior issue, or question, it's super easy to flip to the exact section you need. It even includes troubleshooting tips and sample daily schedules by age, which we found incredibly helpful. Our 8-year-old has really taken more ownership and responsibility with our puppy thanks to this book. For some reason, when we say, “Don’t keep repeating the command—wait 10 seconds to give the puppy time to respond,” it doesn’t quite land. But when the book says it? Instant compliance! It really empowers kids to learn and practice training in a fun, structured way. As a bonus, I took it to our local UPS store and had it spiral bound. Now I can lay it flat on the counter or fold it back and hold it with one hand while training—so convenient! Whether you're a brand-new puppy owner or have some experience under your belt, this book is a must-have for both kids and adults. Truly one of the most practical and enjoyable training books we've used.

She loved the book it got her off the tablet and was able to enjoy reading and working with the dog to practice her skills

Very informative

Grandkids got a golden retriever puppy for Christmas so I got them this book. The book is well organized, fun to read and the instructions and explanations are great. My granddaughter is reading this book almost everyday as part of her homework. The only problem we’ve had is the puppy, Lilly, tries to eat the book when the kids leave it out.

I am trying to get my 10 year old interested in helping with training our dog. She’s having a lot of fun teaching her the basics right now and I am sure she’ll have fun training her the tricks soon! Such a great book!

I bought this for my 10 year old nephew and his 9 month old puppy. This book is thick with lots of small print, I hope it will hold his interest. I was very frustrated that it doesn't say anything about biting/nipping. That's a big problem with most pups. It only says that dogs will "mouth" and that's how they play with other dogs. Nothing about how to correct that. Just received it an hour ago. I'm going to peruse it a little more, it's up in the air if I'm going to return it.

My 10yr old niece recently got a pair of dogs. She loves them and she loves reading books. This was the perfect gift for her as there are lots of pictures and very easy to understand for the young ones. She uses it regularly as a reference and that's a big win in my book.

Kids are great. So are dogs. Don’t expect much from either.

Wonderful reward based training, it does have American English, but that hasn't been an issue. Lovely to see our son reach for the book and learn

Fantastic book, informative and easy for kids and adults to read

A birthday gift for my 8yo granddaughter who loves dogs and will have a new pup in a few months. Covers all the basics in a kid friendly format.

nice book