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Do you have an aggressive or reactive dog? Learn how to turn your dog’s behavior around!
Complete step-by-step guide to proven methods that help dog owners manage and rehabilitate a reactive or aggressive dog, whether a rescue or purebredBehavior program models formed by canine professionals, including Dog L.E.G.S. (R) (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), Fear Free, Slow Thinking is Life Saving for Dogs (TM), and ACE (Animal Centred Education) Free WorkTrue stories and case studies, plus the author’s experiences, successes, and heartbreaks with her own aggressive and fearful dogsExpert interviews with 16 certified and award-winning professional trainers, behavior consultants, and veterinarians, including Dr. Amy Pike, Dr. Laura Donaldson, Dr. Marty Becker, and moreProper socialization and good breeding, and their importance in forming a dog’s adult personality and temperamentWhy punishment fails and how negative training only worsens a dog’s inappropriate behavior and destroys the human-canine bond
Help your dog overcome problem behaviors and recover from fear, anxiety, and aggression!
Canine professionals are seeing increases in troubling dog behaviors, and recent studies show behavioral concerns are a large reason why dog owners surrender their pets to shelters. This professional and practical guide gives hope and encouragement to dog owners trying to eliminate unwanted aggression, barking, timidity, fear, and reactivity in their dogs.
A wide range of cruelty-free and positive reinforcement behavior training methods and technique exercises are provided with step-by-step instructions and high-quality photography to help resolve and correct problem behaviors in your dog. Also included are real-life case studies from dog owners detailing the extreme measures they’ve taken to manage their dogs’ behavior around others, as well as interviews with top dog trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians.
With detailed sections covering an array of topics and how-to instruction — from the qualities of a good dog trainer and the top five ways to help your dog feel safe at home, to the must-have skills your dog needs to learn and the top methods used by professional trainers to change unwanted behaviors — this resource covers a ton of ground to help your dog develop and live a better life with you and your family.
Author Leann Phenix is an industry-leading expert dog trainer, award-winning journalist, Fear Free Certified Professional, Graduate of a Schutzhund Dog Academy, member of The Pet Professional Guild, and author of The Midnight Dog Walkers, which was nominated as the best behavior book in 2016 by Dog Writers Association of America. She has personally fostered more than 400 dogs and is a lifetime advocate of training dogs without the need for fear, force, or pain, using compassion and science-backed methods.
If you’re seeking professional guidance to overcome problematic habits present in your dog, Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs is here to help!
“A kinder and fairer way to communicate with reactive dogs, bring about long-lasting change, and build a beautiful relationship.”
—Shay Kelly, MSc, Behaviorist and Trainer & Canine Enrichment Expert
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CompanionHouse Books offers a wide range of comprehensive, high-quality publications on lifestyle topics, including pet care, home gardening, farming, and rural living.
We’re an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and those who seek a closer connection to their pets, homes, and land.
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CompanionHouse books stand out from other publications with innovative and insightful content that encourages sustainable, fulfilling lifestyles and empowers readers to pursue their passions confidently and creatively.
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Publisher : CompanionHouse Books; Revised 2nd edition (July 4, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1621871983
ISBN-13 : 978-1621871989
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.15 x 0.64 x 9.04 inches
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Customers find the book provides useful advice and good information for dog owners. They find the writing clear and engaging.
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