| Description |
xii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"The punishments used in traditional dominance training -- leash jerking, yelling, choke collars, and so on -- are no fun for human or canine. What's more, they are often frustratingly ineffective. As Alana Stevenson describes, this is because punishment stresses and frightens, shutting down learning. And while it may inhibit undesired behaviors, punishment does nothing to teach desired ones. This is best accomplished with positive, reward-based training. After offering fascinating insights into how dogs interpret people and events, Stevenson teaches straightforward techniques that draw on this understanding to correct or prevent the full range of behaviors dog owners grapple with -- from the separation anxiety of "Velcro dogs" and soiling the house to aggression and even car sickness. Effective and caring, these methods strengthen the bond between dog and human, accentuating the pleasure and play that prompt dog guardianship in the first place"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index. |
| Contents |
Positive training and how dogs learn and understand the world around them -- Training techniques -- Teaching the basics -- Jumping, chewing, barking, housetraining, and stool-eating -- Behavior modifications for dogs who exhibit fear, aggression, and anxiety -- Walking on a relaxed leash, the sit-down strike, and teaching your dog to wait -- Pooch etiquette: positive interactions at dog parks and other places where dogs play and mingle -- How to choose a humane trainer -- The principles of this book -- Introducing dogs and cats to each other -- Living with more than one dog -- Deaf dogs -- Sample behavior modification plans: Ari's and Zee's stories -- Harmful training techniques -- Food and treats. |
| Subject |
Dogs -- Training.
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Dogs -- Behavior.
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PETS -- Dogs -- Training.
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PETS -- Dogs -- General.
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Dogs -- Behavior.
(OCoLC)fst00896270
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Dogs -- Training.
(OCoLC)fst00896358
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| ISBN |
9781608680184 (paperback) |
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1608680185 (paperback) |
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