{"product_id":"understanding-your-dog-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Understanding Your Dog for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStanley Coren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Hodgson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you've already brought home, now you can relax. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Your Dog for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you recognize not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Your Dog for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch's unique dialect of \"Doglish\"--and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead your dog's body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with your dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret your dog's breed-specific traits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrect dog-behavior-gone-bad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCounter anxiety-based behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and resolve aggressive behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd so much more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink of this book as Doglish 101--a prerequisite for every human member of your dog's family. Now, let the training begin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out about canine communication and motivation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way(R) to get into your dog's head and be the leader of your pack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes Spot go? What makes Cujo psycho? This friendly guide helps you understand the emotional makeup and drives of your dog. All kinds of fun exercises, questionnaires, and charts help you determine what motivates your dog's attitudes and behaviors and use that knowledge, practical advice, and proven training techniques to nurture a great pet and a great relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNurture your dog's individuality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSense things from your dog's point of view\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse motivational techniques effectively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse appropriate training tools and methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring out the best in puppies or older dogs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out about canine communication and motivation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way(R) to get into your dog's head and be the leader of your pack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes Spot go? What makes Cujo psycho? This friendly guide helps you understand the emotional makeup and drives of your dog. All kinds of fun exercises, questionnaires, and charts help you determine what motivates your dog's attitudes and behaviors and use that knowledge, practical advice, and proven training techniques to nurture a great pet and a great relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNurture your dog's individuality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Sense\" things from your dog's point of view\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse motivational techniques effectively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse appropriate training tools and methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring out the best in puppies or older dogs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStanley Coren\u003c\/b\u003e is best known to the public for his popular books on dogs and on general psychological issues. However, within the scientific world, he's also a highly respected scientist, a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.\u003cbr\u003e His engaging writing style and his broad knowledge about the behavior of dogs and people have made his books \u003ci\u003eThe Intelligence of Dogs, Why We Love the Dogs We Do, What Do Dogs Know?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Speak Dog, The Pawprints of History, How Dogs Think, Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhy Does My Dog Do That?\u003c\/i\u003e all bestsellers.\u003cbr\u003e Roger Caras, President of the ASPCA, and himself a bestselling author of dog books, noted \"Stanley Coren has an incredible gift -- the ability to take the most complex matters and make it all seem so simple and clear.\" Perhaps this is why Coren was named Writer of the Year by the International Positive Dog Training Association and is a sought-after contributor to a number of national dog and pet magazines, including \u003ci\u003ePets Magazine, Modern Dog, AnimalSense, Dog and Puppy Basics, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAKC Gazette.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eMany professional associations have recognized Coren's work with service dogs, and he's received awards from several major police dog organizations, including the California Canine Narcotic Dog Association and the British Columbia Police Canine Association. His work with and knowledge of dogs has often caught the attention of the media, and he's been the subject of feature articles in \u003ci\u003ePeople Magazine, USA Today, Time Magazine, Maclean's, US News \u0026amp; World Report, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e and others. His affable manner has also made him a popular guest with the broadcast media, and he's been featured on numerous television programs, including \u003ci\u003eOprah, Larry King Live, Dateline, 20\/20, Maurie Povich, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eToday Show.\u003c\/i\u003e He currently hosts the national TV series \u003ci\u003eGood Dog!\u003c\/i\u003e in Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Hodgson, \u003c\/b\u003e president of Simply Sarah Incorporated, has been a trainer of dogs and their people in Westchester, New York, and Southern Connecticut for more than 20 years. She's the author of eight dog-training books, including \u003ci\u003ePuppies For Dummies, Dog Tricks For Dummies, Puppies Raising \u0026amp; Training Diary For Dummies, Teach Yourself Visually Dog Training, You and Your Puppy\u003c\/i\u003e (co-authored with James DeBitetto), \u003ci\u003eDogPerfect, \u003c\/i\u003e 2nd Edition, \u003ci\u003ePuppyPerfect, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMiss Sarah's Guide to Etiquette for Dogs \u0026amp; Their People\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, Sarah has produced two videos, patented a dog training leash (the Teaching Lead), and invented many other products to simplify the shared lives of dogs and people.\u003cbr\u003e Sarah is frequently featured as a dog training specialist on network television, radio, and print media, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e NBC, CBS, Animal Planet (Disney syndicate), FOX, CNN, WOR, Hollywood Pets, \u003ci\u003eParenthood\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and others. She has worked with many famous persons' dogs, including TV personality Katie Couric, actors Richard Gere, Glenn Close, Chazz Palminteri, Chevy Chase, and Lucie Arnaz; business moguls George Soros, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Mottola, and Michael Fuchs; and sport greats Bobby Valentine and Alan Houston.\u003cbr\u003e In addition, Sarah is a behavior consultant and education facilitator at the Adopt-A-Dog shelter in Armonk, New York, where she holds training and socialization programs, conditioning each of the dogs within a fully decorated home environment before their formal adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.16 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133625340039,"sku":"9780471768739","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4feeb2a864be1ec40ffa538a197a8003.webp?v=1732635458","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/understanding-your-dog-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}