Dog Behavior

What if the key to understanding your dog lies in seeing the world from their perspective? The fact is, pet owners often misread their furry friend's cues which can lead to frustration and misbehavior. Whether you're struggling with a new puppy or looking to deepen your bond with an old friend, this book will help you see your dog in a new light. It offers practical advice rooted in real-life experience, helping you navigate the challenges of dog ownership with confidence and clarity. Together, we'll explore what it really means to communicate with your dog and how to build a partnership ...

Barking Up a New Tree - Rethinking Dog Training "Barking Up A New Tree” is a ground-breaking exploration into the world of canine behaviour and training, challenging conventional methodologies and introducing the innovative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) method. This book stands as a beacon for change in the world of dog training, encouraging readers to step beyond traditional and conventional practices and embrace a new way of understanding and interacting with their dogs. At the heart of this transformative book is the CDD method – a fresh, empathetic approach that prioritises the ...

Redefining Reactivity with the CDD Method by Bethany Bell presents a revolutionary approach to understanding and managing canine reactivity. Drawing on her extensive background in animal behaviour and welfare, Bell introduces the Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) method, a ground-breaking technique she developed after years of conventional training failed to address her own dogs' reactive behaviours. This book guides readers through a detailed preparation phase before delving into the practical application of the CDD method, ensuring both dog and owner are ready for the journey ahead. Designed...

We keep dogs and are kept by them. We love dogs and (we assume) we are loved by them. We buy them sweaters, toys, shoes; we are concerned with their social lives, their food, and their health. The story of humans and dogs is thousands of years old but is far from understood. In Our Dogs, Ourselves, Alexandra Horowitz explores all aspects of this unique and complex relationship that “dog lovers will savor and absorb” (Shelf Awareness). As Horowitz considers the current culture of dogdom, she reveals the odd, surprising, and contradictory ways we live with dogs.

Bringing a dog into your life can be a rewarding experience, but it can also come with challenges. Transforming Your Dog’s Behavior: Practical Tips and Strategies for Aggressive Behavior and More is a comprehensive guide that explores the psychology behind canine aggression, offers step-by-step training strategies, and provides actionable tips for everyday scenarios.

In this book, renowned dog trainer Pat Miller gives you the positive training tools you need to ensure that you and your dog share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect. By following her step-by-step, six-week basic training program, you'll learn how to develop a relationship with your dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment.

The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them.

Are you the proud parent of a Labrador Retriever—or about to be? Whether you're bringing home your first Lab puppy or you're a seasoned owner looking for fresh advice, Labrador Retriever Insights is your ultimate guide to understanding, training, and caring for one of the world’s most beloved dog breeds. Labs aren’t just dogs—they’re loyal companions, unstoppable bundles of energy, and affectionate goofballs with a serious appetite. But raising a well-mannered, happy Lab takes more than love—it takes the right knowledge, approach, and understanding of what makes this breed tick....

Dachshund Training. Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Dachshund? Because, this Dachshund Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Dachshund. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves it. Fact, it’s the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system that creates the Simple ...

The best-selling author of The Bomber Mafia focuses on "minor geniuses" and idiosyncratic behavior to illuminate the ways all of us organize experience in this "delightful" (Bloomberg News) collection of writings from The New Yorker. What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park. We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails, but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts-and how much can we know and understand? Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by Marc Bekoff, it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be.

German Wirehaired Pointers, awesome dogs, right? Tell me then, Are You Ready to Train Your German Wirehaired Pointer? Because, this German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Training Book and System begins From the Car Ride Home. Meaning, you can benefit right away, while achieving almost instantaneous, positive dog training results with this German Wirehaired Pointer Dog training book from day one. Even if you had your German Wirehaired Pointer for a while now. Here’s Why: You see, it’s all about how you communicate directly with your dog. That is what makes the success difference in training your...

Cat Warren is a university professor and former journalist with an admittedly odd hobby: She and her German shepherd have spent the last seven years searching for the dead. Solo is a cadaver dog. What started as a way to harness Solo’s unruly energy and enthusiasm soon became a calling that introduced Warren to the hidden and fascinating universe of working dogs, their handlers, and their trainers.

Be (more) aware! Here is your road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in pet dogs. Beware of the Dog offers a wide-ranging look at all types of aggression and the way these troublesome behaviors develop. It explains the latest protocols for evaluating and dealing with the problems of aggressive dogs from classical conditioning to operant conditioning, and prescribes management strategies that really work. Written in an easy-to-understand style that meets the needs of trainers as well as the motivated dog owner.

A decade ago Special Forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an anti-narcotics raid. He'd served with the famous Night Stalkers on countless such missions. This one turned out very different. Months later he regained consciousness in a US military hospital, with no memory of how he'd gotten there. The first words he heard were from his surgeon, telling him he would never walk again. The determined soldier responded, "Sir, yes, I will."

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at ...

How to Get Control Of Your Siberian Husky Imagine this... You come home from a hard day's work. You may of even had to pick up the kids from school. You finally get in the door with your kids in tow and want to relax in the backyard. You go outside only to discover that your Siberian Husky decided to do some landscaping work by digging up your manicured yard. What do you do? You train them not to that's what. We'll cover many problem areas that arise from owning a highly energetic Siberian Husky. Some topics include: Digging Jumping Charging the Door Running Away Hunting Smaller ...

Unlock the Secrets to a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Trained Mini Aussie—Your Ultimate Guide to Raising and Loving a Miniature Australian Shepherd Awaits! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with one of the most intelligent, loyal, and energetic dog breeds? A Beginner’s Guide to Raising & Loving Miniature Australian Shepherds is your ultimate companion to navigating the joys and challenges of welcoming a Mini Aussie into your life. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pet parent, this guide offers everything you need to raise a healthy, happy, and well-behaved...

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Training. Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Because, this Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves...

Are you tired of coming home to a misbehaved and untrained dog? Look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Training Your Dog. With over 20 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything you need to know to transform your furry friend into a well-behaved companion who listens and follows commands. Chapter 1 dives deep into understanding your dog's behavior and needs, laying the foundation for successful training. From there, you'll learn how to create a positive training environment in Chapter 2, crucial for any effective training plan. Not sure which training method is best for your ...