Description
Book SynopsisA quarter of U.S. households own a dog, but many of these pooches have problems, ranging from obsessive barking to aggression. This easy-to-understand guide helps owners understand what makes Fido tick--and how to fix problem behaviors using practical, positive methods.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: The Fascinating World of Dogs 7
Chapter 1: A Dog for Life: Dog Psychology 101 9
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Dog 15
Chapter 3: Communicating with Your Dog 29
Chapter 4: Seeing Life from Your Dog’s Perspective 47
Part II: Embracing Your Dog’s Identity 61
Chapter 5: Identifying Your Dog’s Individuality 63
Chapter 6: Interpreting Your Dog’s Breed-Specific Traits 83
Chapter 7: Sensory Perceptions 95
Chapter 8: Meeting the Needs of Your Growing Puppy 107
Chapter 9: Reading and Communicating as Your Dog Ages 123
Part III: Doggie Delinquency 137
Chapter 10: Inspiring Behavior with Motivational Techniques 139
Chapter 11: Helping Your Dog Learn from Everyday Living 159
Chapter 12: Happy Training, Happy Tails 171
Part IV: Dogs Don’t Misbehave: Misperceptions and Solutions 185
Chapter 13: Addressing and Solving Problem Behavior 187
Chapter 14: Countering Anxiety-Based Behavior 205
Chapter 15: Understanding and Resolving Aggressive Behavior 221
Part V: The Part of Tens 241
Chapter 16: Ten Forms of Silent Communication 243
Chapter 17: Ten Common Misunderstandings 249
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Become Your Dog’s Leader 255
Index 261
