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Nominated for Care and Health Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America 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.
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Research on human athletes is changing what we know about stretching. For example, it is now recognized that aggressive stretching should only take place after muscles are warmed up and shortened from exertion. Authors Sasha and Ashley Foster have applied this latest research to dogs-many of whom compete in vigorous canine sporting events-so that you can learn how to safely and effectively stretch your dog to prevent injuries, maintain joint integrity,...
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Unlike many of Michael Fox's earlier work which were fundamentally academic studies, Soul of the Wolf was written in a less formal style to help the reader understand the nature of the wolf and to build understanding of the wolf. It was written at a time when wolf behavior was largely misunderstood and wolves were viewed as nuisances who should be removed from contact with modern society. One of the more interesting aspects of the book is the comparison...
4) Faith
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Faith, an abandoned dog at Paws' House - a no-kill policy shelter - finds a new lease of life when Joe fosters him. Also down in the dumps himself, Joe has Faith to thank for reconciling him with his estranged son back home. With his boundless energy and puppy smarts, Faith takes the family through a new lease of life when he glues them together as a pack. This book is part of a series "Tails of Paws' House", a tribute to the irreplaceable bond between...
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Winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for 2003 Best Book Under 100 Pages Raw feeding is the hottest topic in dog care today. You may have heard about the "BARF" diet - Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods. Learn why and how to feed your dog this new (but really OLD) diet. This book explains in simple, friendly and understandable terms the logic behind this approach. This fun and slightly irreverent book shows you how feeding your dog a raw diet can be effective,...
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Have you ever caught yourself wondering just what your dog is thinking when he suddenly drops to the ground and rolls around in ecstasy on his back? What about when he lowers his head and slinks away after a stranger walks up to him and pats him on the head? Join best-selling author Patricia McConnell in looking at the behavioral interactions of dogs and people and how the similarities and differences between us impact our relationships.
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Please note that Dogwise does not endorse all of the training methods used in this book; it is a historical document and an early example of modern dog training.
This book is a classic in its field. A reissued guide to dog psychology and behavior that will help you learn the motivation behind your dog's behavior.
Explore your dog's mind with America's most beloved veterinarian as your guide.
• Find out how to tell if a new puppy may have potential...
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Today's professional dog trainer needs to develop expertise in a wide variety of fields: learning theory, training techniques, classroom strategies, marketing, community relations, and business development and management. This collection of articles from APDT's "Chronicle of the Dog" will prove a valuable resource for trainers and would-be trainers. Learn what you need to know from experts like Bob Bailey, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Nicole Wilde,...
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Igual te apetece conocer un poco mejor a tu mejor amigo. Pues este libro podría servirte. Mejor que la tele ya es. Y no es porque lo haya escrito yo. (Bueno, en parte sí, pero también porque lo dicen quienes lo han leído)Podrás leer cosas como:#Lo de la manada y lo del líder está un poco fuera de lugar. Te lo cuento al principio y ya si eso pasamos a lo importante: tú y tu perro#Que tu perro destroce todo lo que pilla puede ser normal. O puede...
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Disaster Search Dog (DSD) teams save lives. Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. Highly trained Disaster Search Dog teams are an increasingly important component in response efforts to save lives in the face of terrorist attacks, earthquakes, and floods-and training these teams has never been more important. Detailed how-to information to pass FEMA tests.
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The Dog: Its Domestication and Behavior by Dr. Michael W. Fox was one of the first and most important studies of how dogs became domesticated and how that process impacted the behavior we see in our pets today. Written well before (1978) anyone had even thought about the canine genome, this book was a major step forward at the time in our understanding of domestication on behavior. Fox noted that the domestication of dogs influenced the kinds of behavior...
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Resolving Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties is a concise guide for dog (or other species) guardians for resolving fears, phobias, and anxieties using non-coercive methods. It explains the causes of such behavior and the basic strategies and procedures for changing them. Clear instructions are provided for assessing specific problems and how to apply the basic strategy and procedures to resolve that problem.
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Discover the roots of today's behavioral training methods which includes such concepts as seeing the world from a dog's point of view, utilizing instinctual behavior in training, how to use primary and secondary reinforcers, and using inducement vs compulsion. This reprint of the classic work on dog training by German Konrad Most is the foundation for modern dog training.
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Resolving Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties: An Errorless Differential Reinforcement Approach is a manual for behaviorologists and animal behavior technologists in applying errorless differential added reinforcement to resolve escape-functional behavior in dogs (or other species). It provides a foundational treatment of basic principles of behavior and outlines the rationale for utilizing errorless differential reinforcement, particularly with DRO in...
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Committed trainers and owners can solve this problem! Treating separation anxiety in dogs is not quick or easy-but it can be done. The successful ingredients are cooperation, commitment and time on the part of the dog trainer and the owners. In this important new book, author Malena DeMartini-Price shares her 5 Phase Treatment Protocol and related strategies to help dogs overcome the fear of being left alone and addresses the trauma it can inflict...
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Dog parks can be a wonderful way to give your dog exercise as well as social and mental stimulation. They are also a great place to meet dog-friendly people and pets. Dog park design, rules of etiquette, and conflict resolution all play an important role in making your visit a positive and safe experience. Find out how to make the most of these opportunities. Cheryl provides you with the information you need to know including: * The design features...
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From well-known trainer Leslie Nelson! Easy to follow steps to train your dog to come when it really counts, in an emergency. Learn how to build trust and ensure safety. Once trained, the recall works immediately in any situation, no matter what your dog is doing. He doesn't think, he doesn't decide, he just comes to you. Contains chapters for difficult to train breeds and for trainers to use in class. Extra chapters for difficult to train breeds...
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The Science and Technology of Animal Training is a Masters level textbook, written to help students of animal training and established professionals alike expand their repertoire of knowledge and skills in the natural science of behavior and the applied technology derived from it in training companion animals. It does not present fads or proprietary "one-true-way" "systems." It provides a thorough introduction to basic through to advanced laws, principles,...
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This book brilliantly explains the scientific principles of positive reinforcement training in everyday language. --Erich Klinghammer, PhD Director of Wolf Park. Beth humbly uses her experiences with her own rescue dog, Charlie Darwin (hence the title), to illustrate the successes and pitfalls of training and learning to live happily together.
20) Dog Training
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN THE EASY WAY TO TRAIN YOUR DOG?
Whether you want to potty train or learn basic dog training commands this book will help.
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...
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