Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” 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 “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” 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 way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Struggling to solve your dog's behavioural problems? Looking to achieve the perfect relationship with your dog? The Dog Guardian is here to help. Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed teaches emotional intelligence for dog owners, leading to confident, happy and well-behaved dogs. Through his many years of experience Nigel has found that there are four fundamental components for a content and well-behaved dog. In The Dog Guardian Nigel explains the philosophy and gives you practical, step-by-step advice. This new and vital information will empower you to address any of your dog's undesirable behaviours, no matter its age, breed or history. The Dog Guardian has already helped thousands of dogs and their owners address problem behaviours including anxiety, nervousness, aggression, hyperactivity, lead pulling, jumping up and much more. It's easier than you'd think.
This is the ULTIMATE guide book for any Min Pin Owner! Author Megan Grandinetti teamed up with some of the top Min Pin Breeders in the country to write a guide to the Min Pin that will help any new owner successfully raise their Min Pin from puppy to old-age! Get the answers to your most pressing questions, including: Is a Miniature Pinscher the right breed for me? How do I prepare my home for an active Miniature Pinscher pup? Which training methods are most effective for Min-Pins? How do I avoid or extinguish common problem behaviors? The Complete Guide to Miniature Pinschers is a comprehensive guidebook to all things Miniature Pinscher. Although this book contains detailed instructions for training your new canine companion, it is so much more than a simple training manual. These pages are packed with knowledge concerning the history, temperament, and behavioral traits of Miniature Pinschers as well as their physical health and well-being. Learn all about this courageous canine, including such wide-ranging subjects as: The history of the Miniature Pinscher What to expect from a Min-Pin breeder or rescue Selecting the right canine companion for your home Making your home safe for an energetic puppy—inside and out What to expect from the first few weeks House-training your Miniature Pinscher The importance of socialization for small dogs Keeping your curious Min-Pin active, entertained, and out of trouble Selecting the best veterinarian for your Min-Pin Health and wellness information specific to the Miniature Pinscher How to groom your Miniature Pinscher Caring for the senior Min-Pin While some might have the misconception that these small canines are a shrunk-down version of the Doberman Pinscher, the Miniature Pinscher breed actually has a longer history than that of the Doberman. Often referred to as “the King of the Toys” by those in the know, these diminutive but dynamic dogs were originally employed on German farms as pest control. While they are small in size, Miniature Pinschers are not lapdogs but athletic, driven canines who respond best to a firm but loving approach. Miniature Pinschers are delightfully entertaining companions, but the novice owner may need some extra guidance when raising this bold breed. They require regular training sessions and daily exercise or they can quickly become unruly, demanding, and manipulative. Learn everything that you need to know to raise your dog from a lively Pinscher pup to a curious and confident adult with a dignified air. These little dogs make animated and entertaining companions that will keep you on the move. Miniature Pinscher parents will find themselves reaching for this handy manual over and over again. The valuable information contained in this guide is designed to help you navigate pet ownership, from selecting the right canine companion for your home to caring for your dog throughout his senior years. This thorough volume is a must-have manual for anyone who adores the Miniature Pinscher breed.
When does a dog’s behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept? Karen Shanley tackles this question in lyrical prose and brings to life her relationships with three very different dogs: Kiera, Molly, and Magic, who all manage to capture Shanley’s heart. Dogs of Dreamtime makes readers take a long, hard look at what matters most in life,and what does not—what can and cannot be controlled. This is a touching story that will stay with readers forever.
How to find the perfect match for you... Here is a systematic and enjoyable way to choose a dog. This highly informative and useful book will take the guesswork out of choosing a dog while leaving in the fun. It will tell you about more than 110 breeds and help you to select a dog compatible with your personality, family, and lifestyle. Choosing a dog can become easy and enjoyable as you learn everything there is to know about the breeds, including: -physical characteristics—height, weight, strength, coat color and texture, tendency to shed, and food requirements -temperamental characteristics—indoor/outdoor activity level, emotional stability, sociability, training potential, and watchdog/guard-dog ability -popularity, background, and unique qualities of each breed -This fully illustrated guide includes easy-to-read tables and pages of practical advice, plus a miniquestionnaire to help you narrow down your selection to the perfect match for you, your family, and your lifestyle.
Are You Ready to Train Your Blue Heeler? Simple Steps, Quick Results. Blue Heeler Training Because, this Blue Heeler Training System 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 Blue Heeler. It
A practical guide to identifying risks in veterinary patients and tailoring their care accordingly Pet-specific care refers to a practice philosophy that seeks to proactively provide veterinary care to animals throughout their lives, aiming to keep pets healthy and treat them effectively when disease occurs. Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a practical guide for putting the principles of pet-specific care into action. Using this approach, the veterinary team will identify risks to an individual animal, based on their particular circumstances, and respond to these risks with a program of prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve health outcomes in pets and the satisfaction of their owners. The book combines information on medicine and management, presenting specific guidelines for appropriate medical interventions and material on how to improve the financial health of a veterinary practice in the process. Comprehensive in scope, and with expert contributors from around the world, the book covers pet-specific care prospects, hereditary and non-hereditary considerations, customer service implications, hospital and hospital team roles, and practice management aspects of pet-specific care. It also reviews specific risk factors and explains how to use these factors to determine an action plan for veterinary care. This important book: Offers clinical guidance for accurately assessing risks for each patient Shows how to tailor veterinary care to address a patient’s specific risk factors Emphasizes prevention, early detection, and treatment Improves treatment outcomes and provides solutions to keep pets healthy and well Written for veterinarians, technicians and nurses, managers, and customer service representatives, Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a hands-on guide to taking a veterinary practice to the next level of care.
At once a beautifully poetic memoir and an exploration of the various ways we live in the world, A Language Older Than Words explains violence as a pathology that touches every aspect of our lives and indeed affects all aspects of life on Earth. This chronicle of a young man's drive to transcend domestic abuse offers a challenging look at our worldwide sense of community and how we can make things better.
Much has changed in the world of dog training since the first edition of "K9 Schutzhund Training" was published in 2000. In this completely revised second edition, world-renowned specialists in dog training, Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak, teach you the latest techniques to train your Schutzhund dog in tracking, obedience and protection. With proven methods rooted in classic and operant conditioning, this new edition of "K9 Schutzhund Training" provides beginners with an excellent introduction to the field, while expert trainers can stay on top of their game with the latest techniques.