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New Expanded Edition! Subtitle: A revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs. The author's work with her own dogs and those of her clients, and her studies with other behaviorists has led her to the realization that dogs probably learn exclusively through conditioning of various types. Understand the role of conditioning on a dog's intelligence & morality; predatory & social behavior; socialization, conflict resolution, fear & aggression; behavior problems & solutions. Price: $17.95. To order click on title above.
Learn how to turn stress to confidence and distraction to focus using methods that are 110% positive. Leslie McDevitt's versatile Control Unleashed program is designed to help "dogs with issues" learn how to relax, focus, and work off-leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations. Who Needds Control Unleashed? Dogs who are uncomfortable or unable to work off lead around other dogs; dogs who are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating; dogs who are reactive or easily aroused; dogs who are anxious or stressed or shut down; dogs who are unable to control their impulses when excited. Price: $24.95. To order click on title above.
If you started life as a child who loved dogs more than anything else in the world and grew to an adult with the same love, then this new book by Suzanne Clothier belongs at the top of your list! Suzanne talks about her childhood with dogs and her relationship with them, and the differences between training and having a real relationship with your dog. She talks about specific dogs and situations, what she learned from them, and how they have changed her attitude towards dogs and towards training. The dogs you'll meet and the lessons they teach may make you want to start over with your dogs and develop a better relationship. At the very least you will come away from this special book with a different attitude towards your canine companions and a new understanding of training and relationships. Price: $13.95. To order click on title above.
FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD Answers to those questions about living with more than one dog and many more. Will help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household by using Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite instead of pushy and demanding. Whether you're a novice or a professional, you'll find some practical ideas about keeping life fun when you start to feel just a little bit out-numbered by the dogs who share your house. Price: $9.95. To order click on title above.
PETIQUETTE - SOLVING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN YOUR MULTI-PET HOUSEHOLD As a multi-pet owner, you know that having many pets can be a wonderful treat, but more does not necessarily make your life merrier. From conflicts over food to favorite sleeping arrangements, adding new pets rubs fur the wrong way and creates hairy situations for everyone - including you. This practical guide gives you the ability to finally make peace between the animals in your life who can't quite work it out on their own. Whether you own cats, dogs, or both, this is the book you need to keep peace in your household. Using fun techniques to calm fears, explain pet body language, and strengthen the bond between you and your animals, you'll learn what you need to unite your pets. Price: $15.95. To order click on title above.
Award Winner, Dog Writer's Assn. of America, 2002, Training and Behavior Book. A practical how-to guide on resource guarding/aggression - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. Contents include: aggression basics, nature of resource guarding, kinds of resource guarding, Behaviorist vs. medical models, recognizing guarding, prognosis, safety tools, treatment overview, management, desensitization and counterconditioning, resource sample hierarchies, generalization, troubleshooting, body handling desensitization, operant conditioning. Price: $12.95. To order click on title above.