Author: Barry Eaton Publisher: Dogwise Publishing ISBN: 1617810231 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 87
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Bring science to the discussion of whether dogs try to "dominate" humans. The fact is that domestic dogs have been selectively bred for hundreds of years to work cooperatively with people and this book corrects common misconceptions about canine behavior.
Author: Barry Eaton Publisher: Dogwise Publishing ISBN: 1929242808 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 88
Book Description
You may have read books or seen TV shows that tell you that your dog will seek to dominate you, your family members and other pets unless you become the "alpha" and put him in his place. The theory is that since dogs evolved from wolves and wolves (supposedly) form packs with strict pecking orders and battle each other to become the pack leader, your dog will do the same within your household. In this new US edition, author Barry Eaton separates out the facts from the fiction regarding dominance in pet dogs, presenting the reader with the results of recent research into the behavior of wolves and the impacts of selective breeding on the behavior of dogs. The results may surprise you and will surely inform you.
Author: Beverley Courtney Publisher: Quilisma Books ISBN: Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 309
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Is your dog driving you up the wall? Discover simple but effective games you both enjoy, and get just what you want in your family pet. đ Is your dog stealing and destroying anything thatâs not nailed down? đ Pulling your arm out of its socket on walks? đ Racing off into the blue yonder, deaf to your calls? As a professional positive dog trainer Beverley Courtney knows just what youâre up against! Sheâs taught thousands of new owners how to work with their puppies and dogs - entirely without force. You got your pet to be your companion - and yet all you seem to do is yell at her! Letâs change this right away: instead of focussing on what you donât want your dog to do, focus on what you do want. Instead of having unnecessary battles over trivia, build up terrific games your dog longs to play with you. Soon your unruly dog will be saying, âYes? What would you like me to do for you?â And so begins a wonderful partnership. Beverley takes you by the hand and leads you through the games and lessons, step-by-step. Thereâs no strange jargon, no âThou shalt notâsâ, and every time you get stuck, another solution pops up. Her years of experience in face-to-face classes as well as her popular online programs shine through. đ Book 1 shows you how to find your dogâs off-switch! Youâll wonder how you managed before you learnt this skill. đ Book 2 has you teaching your dog impulse control, so that by being trustworthy around food and doorways he gets greater freedom. đ Book 3 brings you the Holy Grail of dog ownership - walking nicely on the lead. In just a couple of games a day, youâll get the calm walks you yearn for. đ Book 4 teaches your dog the life-saving and sanity-preserving skill of coming back instantly on one call. Heâll have such fun heâll be halfway back to you before he knows it. Buy this engaging, readable, jargon-free, complete series right now, and turn your dog into your Brilliant Family Dog!
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0307489183 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dogâusing their language âGood reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.ââThe Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty yearsâ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogsâsharing insights on how âmanâs best friendâ might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: ⢠How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog ⢠Why the advice to âget dominanceâ over your dog can cause problems ⢠Why ârough and tumble primate playâ can lead to troubleâand how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief ⢠How dogs and humans share personality typesâand why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than âalpha wanna-bes!â Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new wayâso as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Author: John Bradshaw Publisher: Basic Books ISBN: 0465031633 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 312
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Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither -- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with -- not just dominion over -- their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
Author: Stephen Budiansky Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1474603572 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
Stephen Budiansky holds that virtually everything previously written about dogs is either wrong or misguided. Instead he maintains that to understand the true nature of dogs we need to stop interpreting their behaviour in the human terms of loyalty and betrayal. The truth is far more complex and surprising. The Dog Genome Project is currently laying the groundwork for identifying the genetic basis of why our dogs behave in the way they do. Other research investigates canine intelligence, and some remarkable experiments reveal what dogs can and cannot see. Budiansky brings together the disciplines of behavioural science, genetics, neuroscience and archaeology to show us how wrong we have been about man's best friend.
Author: Jean Donaldson Publisher: Dogwise Publishing ISBN: 1929242999 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 243
Book Description
Jean Donaldson brings her considerable wisdom -- and wit -- to a wide variety of topics of interest to dog trainers and enthusiasts in this book from Dogwise Publishing. In 55 essays, Jean tackles issues ranging from the nature vs nurture debate, to the role of dominance in domestic dogs, to what are the most effective ways to train dogs. You will note a number of themes that flow throughout the book. Jean is a firm believer in conducting scientific research (verifiable results) rather than forming opinions based on gut feel or taking an anthropomorphic view of dog behavior. She also admits that we are flying blind on many issues because of a lack of research and tells the reader when that is the case. She looks at problem behaviors (problems for humans at least) from the perspective that both a dog's genes and environment impact behavior, and our ability to modify such behaviors is sometimes muddled since we don't always understand how genetics and environment interact. And finally, just what is a Dog Mom (or Dad) and how did that phenomenon develop and what is its genetic usefulness, if any, to both dogs and people?! Along with her other best selling books, Oh Behave! is destined to be a classic in the literature on dog behavior.
Author: Ian Dunbar Publisher: New World Library ISBN: 1577313445 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
How to raise the perfect puppy A revolution for dogs: Very few dog trainers have not been influenced by Dr. Ian Dunbarâs dog-friendly philosophy. In the 1970s, Dr. Ian Dunbar sparked a dramatic shift in puppy training â away from leash corrections and drill-sergeant adult dog training classes based on competitive obedience and toward a positive approach using toys, treats, and games as rewards for teaching basic manners, preventing behavior problems, and modifying temperament. Before Dr. Dunbar there were no classes for puppy training, very few family dog classes, and not much fun in dog training. His positive approach revolutionized the dog training field, especially puppy training. Raising a great dog: Now, in Before and After Getting Your Puppy, Dr. Ian Dunbar combines his two popular puppy training manuals into one indexed, value-priced hardcover dog training book. In clear steps, with helpful photos and easy-to-follow puppy training milestones, he presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog. Dr. Dunbarâs guide is based around six developmental milestones: Your doggy education Evaluating puppyâs progress Errorless housetraining and chewtoy-training Socialization with People Learning bite inhibition The world at large Fans of The Art of Raising a Puppy, Training the Best Dog Ever, or Zak Georgeâs Dog Training Revolution, will love Ian Dunbarâs Before and After Getting Your Puppy.
Author: Allie Bender Publisher: Dogwise Publishing ISBN: 1617812730 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dogâs needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dogâs life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors. Aside from the limitations we have to place on a dog in todayâs modern, busy world, the biggest constraint to enriching your dogâs life is your imagination! What the experts say about Canine Enrichment: Donât let the word âenrichmentâ in the title fool you into thinking that the scope of this book is too narrow or not something you will find valuable. It focuses comprehensively on meeting your dogâs needs and is written in a holistic, science-based, practical, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. I love this book! Ken Ramirez, author of Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement Canine Enrichment is a deep dive into what dogs really need and how we can provide it. Itâs a great book for dog lovers who want to go beyond the standard superficialities of âdogs need exercise.â Just the chapter on agency is worth the price of the book! Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB Emeritus, author of The Other End of the Leash and The Education of Will The scope of this book is ambitious and the authors deliver, navigating the subject of enrichment with depth and relevance. Caregivers will gain critically important perspectives and practical information to improve the lives of their animals. Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Utah State University, and founder of Behavior Works, LLC
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