On Talking Terms with Dogs

Author: Turid Rugaas
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1929242360
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
"Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas has made it her life work to study canine social interaction. She coined the phrase calming signals to describe the social skills, sometimes referred to as body language, that dogs use to avoid conflict, invite play, and communicate a wide range of information to other dogs. Learn to identify situations that are stressful to your dog so that you can resolve or avoid them. Rehabilitate a dog that has lost her ability to read or give calming signals." --Amazon.com.

My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do?

Author: Turid Rugaas
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1929242239
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 67

Book Description
Describes a kind and effective method for encouraging dogs to walk without pulling. Simple steps with informative photographs which aid understanding, includes tips on equipment to use, reasons for pulling and trouble shooting, along with case studies.

Barking

Author: Turid Rugaas
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1929242514
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
"Barking is natural and almost all dogs bark. It is one of the many way dogs communicate with each other as well as with humans. By learning to identify what your dog is expressing when he barks, you can take steps to minimize the negative impact of barking behaviour"--Publisher's description.

Stress in Dogs

Author: Martina Scholz
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1929242905
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Human medicine has long recognized the health implications of stress on our physical and mental health. Dogs feel stress too. Learn how to identify and resolve more than 30 signs of stress in dogs and help your dog live a longer, happier life. Simple, sensible solutions for both the professional and concerned dog owner. Includes dozens of full color illustrations.

Mind Games for Dogs

Author: Sarah Whitehead
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1617810835
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Boredom can lead to problems in dogs. By challenging your dog's mind with easy brain games, behavior improves and the fun begins! Learn indoor and outdoor games that let her hunt for her food, read signs and escape from a maze.

How to Talk to Your Dog

Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060006234
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
Find out what your dog is really saying -- and talk back! Jean Craighead George, Newbery Medal -- winning author of over 80 books about nature and animals, demonstrates in words and photos how to communicate with your best friend.

Play with Your Dog

Author: Pat Miller
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1929242557
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
Play is essential to the well-being of your dog and for developing sound social relationships between dogs and dogs and dogs and humans. Learn how to use play to socialize, stimulate and enjoy your best friend.

Getting in TTouch with Your Dog

Author: Linda Tellington-Jones
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570765944
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Translation of: Tellington-Training feur hunde.

Chill Out Fido!

Author: Nan Arthur
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1617810118
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? If you find your dog is often difficult to control, you are not alone! Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure. Chill Out will show you how to help your dog become the great dog you always knew he could be. Get results by learning about • The interrelated factors that can cause your dog's over-active behaviors. • The impact that diet can have on your dog's inability to relax. • The basics of modern positive dog training that are the key to solving these common problems. • How to reward your dog for relaxed behaviors—and avoid inadvertently reinforcing your dog's wildness. • Step-by-step training exercises that deal with the most common situations where dogs tend to have trouble staying calm.

Aggression in Dogs

Author: Brenda Aloff
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 161781086X
Category : Aggressive behavior in animals
Languages : en
Pages : 501

Book Description
Brenda Aloff's book has become the bible for identifying, understanding, and resolving aggression problems in dogs. Contains detailed training protocols to use in specific types of aggression situations and how to manage the aggressive dog for his safety and the community's.