The Domestic Dog

The Domestic Dog
Author: James Serpell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2017
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107024145

Second edition of a classic text on canine science and behavior, incorporating two decades of new evidence and discoveries.

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems
Author: Steve Lindsay
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2013-05-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118701224

Handbook of Applied Dog Behaviour and Training, Volume two:Etiology and Assessment of Behaviour Problems is the definitivereference for dog trainers, behaviourists, breeders andveterinarians. Coupled with Volume one, this text providestheoretical and practical framework for understanding thedevelopment and treatment of dog behaviour problems. Topics covered include Fear, anxiety and phobias,Separation-related problems, Hyperactivity, and Dominance,territorial, and fear-related aggression. The focus is to present and evaluate the relevant applied andscientific literature, and to highlight what remains to be learned,while the author introduces alternative ways for analysing andunderstanding the etiology of dog behaviour problems.

Cesar's Way

Cesar's Way
Author: Cesar Millan
Publisher: Crown Archetype
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2006-08-08
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0307382052

Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions. Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected. You'll learn: • What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him • Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship • How to relate to your dog on a canine level • There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners • How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family • The difference between discipline and punishment • And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.

Stop Dog Aggression: Everything You Need to Know to Handle Dog Behavioral Problems

Stop Dog Aggression: Everything You Need to Know to Handle Dog Behavioral Problems
Author: Daniel Joseph
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2013-12-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1304717577

Problems with behavior are a common thing in canines. If you look back at the history, and lineage of dogs, their relatives being coyotes, wolves, and various other animals of pure aggression puts them in the middle of a difficult situation. When you decide to handle your dog's behavioral issues, you need to understand the multiple, different causes of them. Every issue can be grouped with others and canines will continue to do them and they will evolve into worse things later if not restrained, and trained. Dogs with aggression express it in a couple of different types of behaviors including the most common, which are biting and barking. This book will tell you everything you need to know about owning, buying, breeding, and taking care of your new dog or puppy. It will show you ways to stop aggression in your dog, and tell you everything you need to know about dog aggression, and all kinds of information about the breeds of dogs.

Mental Illness in Dogs

Mental Illness in Dogs
Author: Linda Scroggins RN, MSN, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-11-27
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1506905404

Mental Illness in Dogs: A Guide for Trainers is directed to both new and experienced dog trainers and behavior consultants. The idea that dogs can be afflicted with mental illness is fairly new but growing. Author, Linda Scroggins had years of experience working with dogs with behavior issues when a little yellow dog named Tom entered her life and home. Living with a dog who had been diagnosed with mental illness was her wakeup call to the challenges families sharing their lives with these dogs face each day. The author's journey and eventual loss was the catalyst to developing a plan for all dog trainers who may come into contact with these special dogs. This book reviews the current methods for approaching treatment for these dogs by examining the humane hierarchies currently provided by professional organizations. The book highlights those dogs whose needs may cause them to fall outside the hierarchy and how proceeding with current behavior modification methods may harm dogs or worsen their illness. Mental Illness in Dogs: A Guide for Trainers suggests a new approach that focuses on a collaborative process between the dog trainer and other professionals caring for the dog. Keywords: Dog, Trainer, Guide, Behavior, Mental, Illness, Veterinary, Specialist, Fear, Aggression

Dogs Behaving Badly

Dogs Behaving Badly
Author: Nicholas Dodman
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2000-06-06
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0553379682

Written with wit, wisdom, and compassion, this easy--to--use A--to--Z reference is a godsend for dog owners and prospective dog owners. Dr. Nicholas Dodman, expert animal psychologist and acclaimed author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much, gets us inside the minds of our pets to learn what makes them do the crazy things they do. From aggression to zoonosis and just about everything in between, Dr. Dodman draws on case histories from his own practice at the prestigious Tufts University Veterinary Center and offers fresh and incredibly useful tips that apply the latest discoveries in canine behaviorism and pharmacology. Here are simple, sensible, step-by-step instructions on diet, exercise, environment, and lifestyle changes that any pet owner can safely implement to effect seemingly miraculous improvement in their dog's behavior. Authoritative, entertaining, and immensely practical, Dr. Dodman proves that when it comes to caring for man's best friend, he's the best friend we have.

Domestic Dog Cognition and Behavior

Domestic Dog Cognition and Behavior
Author: Alexandra Horowitz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2014-02-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642539947

This book highlights the state of the field in the new, provocative line of research into the cognition and behavior of the domestic dog. Eleven chapters from leading researchers describe innovative methods from comparative psychology, ethology and behavioral biology, which are combined to create a more comprehensive picture of the behavior of Canis familiaris than ever before. Each of the book’s three parts highlights one of the perspectives relevant to providing a full understanding of the dog. Part I covers the perceptual abilities of dogs and the effect of interbreeding. Part II includes observational and experimental results from studies of social cognition – such as learning and social referencing – and physical cognition in canids, while Part III summarizes the work in the field to date, reviewing various conceptual and methodological approaches and testing anthropomorphisms with regard to dogs. The final chapter discusses the practical application of behavioral and cognitive results to promote animal welfare. This volume reflects a modern shift in science toward considering and studying domestic dogs for their own sake, not only insofar as they reflect back on human beings.