Download or read book Inspiring Resilience in Fearful and Reactive Dogs written by Sally Gutteridge and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 Amazon Bestseller Does your dog bark at everyone he sees? Are you trying hard to settle your dog on frantic, noisy walks? Do you live with canine reactivity and wish you could turn things around? Are you looking for a solution and guidance to properly help your worried best friend? Here it is. Written by a long-term dog behaviour specialist and founder of Canine Principles, canine education provider, this book will provide all the understanding you need. You will learn: What your dog is trying to tell you. How to communicate in a way that you both understand. How to ensure you are fully meeting your dog's needs. Why your dog acts up and why he can't help it. Why walking your dog might not be the best choice. How your dog sees the world. Why your dog barks at things. Which things scare your dog. Brain work to relax your dog. How to assess your dog's personality. How your dog's brain stores information. Why your dog makes bad choices and how to change those choices for better ones. How dogs experience stress and what we can do to help them. Whether your dog is an introvert or extrovert and how that affects his behaviour. How to change a negative bias to a positive one. Simple solutions to make your dog feel secure. How to teach self-belief and confidence. And much, much more. Whether you are a desperate dog guardian or a professional canine coach looking to expand your training toolkit, this book is an invaluable addition to your bookshelf.
Download or read book What s My Dog Thinking written by Hannah Molloy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the true meaning of dog behavior to form the deepest bond with your canine companion. What does it really mean when a dog rolls over and shows their tummy? They're not always looking for a belly rub... Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this book reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviors, including the seven types of dog greetings and why some dogs eat your underwear! Packed with dog watching tips and positive reinforcement training advice, this book will help you keep your dog happy, stimulated - and adorable!
Download or read book Canine Communication written by Sally Gutteridge and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do you need this book? Excellent communication is relevant to interaction between all individuals whether sharing information within or outside our own species. Communication is paramount to excellent relationships. As humans, we already have an entire range of listening blocks with each other, so with dogs with a completely different language. So, how do we even manage to communicate at all? Thankfully dogs know our limits, so have spent hundreds of years perfecting their own communication skills to cope with the self-imposed boundaries of ours. The dogs in our homes are signalling, passing messages and displaying obvious requests most of the time. The humble house dog is a master communicator. Everyone who lives or spends time with any dog should repay the favour of putting effort in to learn dog language. It's essential that we can tell whether our dogs are relaxed, coping, scared, stressed or trying to escape. In addition, it's wonderful for them if we read their small cut-off gestures and adhere to them with respect. Packed with illustrations, photographs and explanations this book is a great way to learn canine communication and includes: Why dogs are all individuals and how their communication can vary. Telling how a dog feels from his stance and movement. Signs that your dog is suffering emotional discomfort. Early signs that your dog is feeling stressed. How to recognise severe stress and fear. How to manage and understand what dogs are saying to each other on greeting. Warning signs when dogs meet. The difference between play and conflict. The three types of distance that your dog uses to maintain his feelings of security. Why and how play is rooted in ancient rituals. How dogs self-inhibit and negotiate to maintain the game. What aggression looks like. How to tell a dog's intention from their body language and communication signals. This book will help you to understand not only your own dogs but also the communication attempts of every dog that you meet. When you start to properly and skilfully communicate with dogs it's a fascinating and heartening journey that's fair on them and an amazing experience for us
Download or read book The Midnight Dog Walkers written by Annie Phenix and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aggression is a subject that no dog owner wants to talk about, but one that many owners have to face. Statistics show that aggression is not only the most serious problem in dogs but also the top reason for owners to seek out professional help for their pets. Left unchecked, an aggressive dog can become a dangerous dog, and this informative volume comes to the aid of many heartbroken owners who feel that they have tried everything to correct their dogs' unpredictable and inappropriate behavior. Author and certified dog trainer Annie Phenix shares her belief that many reactive dogs can be rehabilitated with the right training, and she offers her expertise in positive, force-free training methods to desperate owners who have resorted to extreme measures to keep their dogs away from other people and animals.Inside The Midnight Dog Walkers:Stories and practical examples from the author based on aggressive dogs she's trained and ownedBehavioral warning signs that owners should recognizeDefinitions of different types of aggression and why they occurTips on how to handle a potentially aggressive or aggressive dogThe author's force-free training philosophy and how she applies it with her clients to effect positive changesPopular myths and misconceptions about training these "grumpy growlers"
Download or read book Perfect Imperfection written by Alex Cearns and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These perfectly imperfect dogs have gentle lessons for us all ... Meet special little Vegemite with the permanent wink; Bali Pip, the playful pup who lost her fur; Raul, who takes partial paralysis in his stride; and many more, all seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Alex Cearns.In this inspiring portrayal of difference, Alex captures the intrinsic beauty and spirit; the sweetness, resilience and strength of 60 perfectly imperfect dogs. They adapt to their unique bodies without complaint, they survive with determination and they live with joy. In the accompanying stories from their best friends, the bond between these endearing doggos and their humans shines through - and sometimes they even save each other. For anyone who's ever loved a dog ...
Download or read book Fearful Dog Rehabilitation written by Sally Gutteridge and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a book that helps you truly understand canine fear and learned helplessness? Would you like to help a scared dog but they seem so shut-down and unresponsive? This book will help you. The book is based on the real-life rehabilitation of Holly, the writer's York and puppy farm survivor. It talks about how she arrived, her healing process and who she is now. Along the way, the writer offers advice and insight into true empathy and understanding. You will learn how Holly unpacked and built her confidence in a new and safe home after spending six years as a puppy farm parent dog. The book places focus on how to facilitate an environment where even the most emotional traumatised dog can begin to heal and sparkle, simply because they feel safe, sometimes for the first time ever. Part inspiration and part education, within the book you will learn: Recognition of learned helplessness in a dog. How to properly observe without pressure. Why observation and choices are so important. How to build and reinforce resilience. Tasks for growing self-confidence. The importance of problem solving and enrichment. Why less is more when helping a dog to heal. How important the tiny signs of confidence are. How to coach a fearful dog without adding to their fear. This is a book delivered directly from the heart. You will finish reading it with a round of emotional applause for Holly the tiny survivor. Along the way you will gather a range of genuinely useful and accessible tools, which will aid understanding and empower you to help any scared dog who you encounter. Sally Gutteridge is a bestselling writer, qualified dog behaviourist and partnering founder of canine education resource Canine Principles.
Download or read book The Cautious Canine written by Patricia B. McConnell and published by McConnell Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In dogs, "many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums, or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you [may] improve the quality of your dog's life--and yours"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Understanding Reactive Dogs written by Jay Gurden and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals, and many of them go through life confident and happy with the world around them. A significant number do not - the scared dogs, the anxious dogs, the ones who are terrified when approached by another dog, person, or a whole range of possible things. These dogs react to the causes of their fear in a range of ways, all of which combine to make what are called 'reactive dogs', the ones who cannot cope and have to find a way to tell us. They may be labelled 'bad', 'aggressive', or 'vicious' when they are none of those things. They are scared, and it is up to us to learn and to help. Learn how fear, anxiety and stress affect the dog. Follow the chemical and physiological changes that happen in the fear response. Find out the potential causes of reactive behaviours, and how to help a puppy have the best chance of avoiding reactivity as they grow and mature into an adult. Discover how to help the reactive dog develop a better relationship with the world. Finish reading this book better understanding reactive dogs.
Download or read book The Other End of the Leash written by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ecovillages written by Karen T. Litfin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world of dwindling natural resources and mounting environmental crisis, who is devising ways of living that will work for the long haul? And how can we, as individuals, make a difference? To answer these fundamental questions, Professor Karen Litfin embarked upon a journey to many of the world’s ecovillagesÑintentional communities at the cutting-edge of sustainable living. From rural to urban, high tech to low tech, spiritual to secular, she discovered an under-the-radar global movement making positive and radical changes from the ground up. In this inspiring and insightful book, Karen Litfin shares her unique experience of these experiments in sustainable living through four broad windows - ecology, economics, community, and consciousness - or E2C2. Whether we live in an ecovillage or a city, she contends, we must incorporate these four key elements if we wish to harmonize our lives with our home planet. Not only is another world possible, it is already being born in small pockets the world over. These micro-societies, however, are small and time is short. Fortunately - as Litfin persuasively argues - their successes can be applied to existing social structures, from the local to the global scale, providing sustainable ways of living for generations to come. You can learn more about Karen's experiences on the Ecovillages website: http://ecovillagebook.org/
Download or read book Fired Up Frantic and Freaked Out written by Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP and published by Æclipse Press. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I’m loving it! Laura has managed not only to write a clear and incredibly important book, she’s really funny too! Her way of writing, the images in her language, and the diagrams make this book really stand out; there’s no way to misunderstand the concepts she’s presenting." —Emelie Johnson Vegh, co-author of Agility Right from the Start Some dogs need a little help. Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that “don’t listen” and “go crazy” don’t live the lives we—or they—want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. Inside you’ll learn how to: - Achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less - Maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry - Know when to call in medical help - “Clean up” unreliable behaviors in both overexcited sport dogs and pets at home - Recognize how fear, aggression, and excitement are variants of the same root problem The conversational tone is both informative and fun—very accessible, and it feels like the reader has a consulting trainer standing at her shoulder! Bring your dog from emotional to thoughtful, and enjoy a calmer, more enriched life with your best friend.
Download or read book How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves written by Sophia A. Yin and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide the most up-to-date science of dog behavior and explains key concepts in clear, straightforward language. The user-friendly, full-color instructional drawings enhance the informative text, while the all-positive training advice helps you change undesirable behaviors without resorting to aversive corrections such as yelling, hitting, pushing, or other outdated forms of punishment. Good behavior and problem solving exercises are broken down into easy-to-read "5 Minute" sections, while "Spot" quizzes throughout the text help reinforce your grasp of the material. Science-based methods for observing, understanding, and modifying behavior are applied to everyday situations, offering numerous examples of how training exercises can be turned into fun games for both dogs and owners.
Download or read book Meet Your Dog written by Kim Brophey and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Based on the latest findings in the field of canine cognition and behavior, this book is an invaluable resource.” —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals Every dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award-winning canine behavior consultant. Using cutting-edge research, Brophey has developed a groundbreaking system that allows owners to identify what their dog is struggling with, why, and how they can fix it. Brophey’s approach is unlike anything that has been published before and will give dog owners a new understanding of what motivates and affects their dog’s behavior. This innovative technique rethinks the way we categorize dogs, and distills information from over twenty scientific disciplines into four comprehensive elements: learning, environment, genetics, and self. With revolutionary tips for specific dog breeds, this book will change dog owners’ lives—and lead to happier human-canine relationships. “It’s refreshing to finally find a book that takes into consideration the many predispositions to behavior problems in dogs . . . teaches us to really see the dog in its entirety.” —Alexandre Rossi, author of A Dog at the Keyboard
Download or read book Rescue Dogs written by Gene Stone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at rescue dogs--where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family. America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance and wisdom for anyone living with rescue dogs. Far too many people think rescue dogs have irredeemable anxieties, behavior issues, or other problems. In truth, rescue dogs can--and do--become wonderful companions. This groundbreaking book will help readers understand these dogs' unique ways of thinking, learning, and loving, and leaves no questions unanswered about the plight of dogs commercially bred in the United States--and what every dog lover can do about it.
Download or read book Here Boy written by Beverley Courtney and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your dog go deaf as soon as you take the lead off? Learn how to* have your dog spin on a sixpence and race back to you when you call* stop panicking when your dog sees another dog or a squirrel* enjoy walks without stress This book unravels the mysteries of getting your dog to fly back to you - whatever else may be happening! How good will you feel when people watch in astonishment as your dog leaves balls, other dogs, and rabbits to shoot back to you?Hard to believe? Maybe. Possible? Most definitely! Fun? Very much so. (If it's not fun, your dog won't do it. So there's lots of fun!)Find the secrets to a stunning recall in this fourth book in the series of Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog.
Download or read book Positive Canine Coaching and Enrichment Through Scentwork written by Sally Gutteridge and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your dog from frantic, fired up and unable to concentrate to an easy and satisfied member of the family, by teaching simple choices through positive coaching, and scentwork like a professional. Book One Are you wondering how you can teach your dog new and helpful behaviours. Perhaps you want to empower your friend and use positive methods for excellent results? Maybe you''re confused by all the different dog training methods out there and don''t know where to start? Welcome to the world of Canine Coaching, teaching great skills through excellent choices. You will learn: The skills behind dynamic and effective canine coaching. How your dog learns. The neuroscience of excellent learning. Why pressure can prevent learning. The most recent scientific awareness of your dog''s mind. How to best motivate your dog. To teach your dog to focus on you. How to use a marker for positive reinforcement. How to teach your dog excellent new skills. How to read your dog''s body language accurately. How to recognise when your dog is confused. How to generalise your dog''s good choices. The ability to teach your dog ten excellent and useful choices - step by step. And much more. Book Two Are you walking your dog for miles in the hope you can use up his energy but he''s just getting busier? Perhaps you throw a ball for hours at a time, but your dog just wants more and more? Maybe your dog is so full of energy, lacks focus and is hard to handle? There is an answer and it might not be the one you expect. Life enrichment through less physical exercise and more mental stimulation can turn your dog''s behaviour around. Sniffing, scentwork and brain games will settle your dog and meet his psychological needs. It''s great fun too. Written by a former military search dog trainer this book will show you how to teach search and scentwork, to settle your energetic and aroused dog, making all your lives easier. You will learn: Why your dog gets aroused and is so busy. Why choice is so important for your dog. Why more walks may be counter-productive to relaxation for your dog. How to teach your dog to truly relax. Why mental stimulation is so important. How to introduce and use a marker to teach your dog new skills. How to teach your dog to touch and retrieve any item on cue. How your dog''s nose works and what scent actually is. The nature of canine enrichment and why we use it. How to provide easy and free life enrichment for your dog. How to teach your dog to use his nose in easy steps. How to reach your dog to recognise a specific scent. Easy steps to take your dog from scent recognition to carrying out a full area search. And much more. Recent Reviews: "This book is a must read for all dog owners. Shame I did not know about this book before I got my lab. Sally is very positive and has got great knowledge" "This book is a must have Book for any dog professional and Dog owner, it''s easy to read and very easy to understand, I highly recommend as this Author knows their stuff" "Absolutely brilliant book - would recommend to anyone with a dog" "Loved these. It has started me on the path to making our dogs lives a whole lot more interesting" Sally Gutteridge has been a full time educational writer since 2015 holding a variety of canine certifications. She is a former professional Dog Trainer with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, former instructor with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and has much rescue experience. Sally is a member of the Pet Professional Guild. She is a Graduate and award winner from The Writers Bureau. Through the organisation, Canine Principles, Sally along with a fantastic team, provides reputable Continuation of Professional Development for all canine professionals.
Download or read book Behavior Adjustment Training written by Grisha Stewart and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) was developed by Stewart to rehabilitate and prevent dog reactivity. BAT builds confidence by giving dogs a chance to learn to control their environment through peaceful means. As you learn how to understand your dog and help him learn to safely get along with people, dogs, and other triggers, you will learn practical ways to keep your dog from being pushed into a reactive state in and around your home and on walks.
