On Talking Terms with Dogs

On Talking Terms with Dogs
Author: Turid Rugaas
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2006
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1929242360

"Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas has made it her life work to study canine social interaction. She coined the phrase calming signals to describe the social skills, sometimes referred to as body language, that dogs use to avoid conflict, invite play, and communicate a wide range of information to other dogs. Learn to identify situations that are stressful to your dog so that you can resolve or avoid them. Rehabilitate a dog that has lost her ability to read or give calming signals." --Amazon.com.

Dog Detectives

Dog Detectives
Author: Kat Albrecht
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1617811173

The book presents detailed, step by step, reward-based training methods as well as information on how to assess a dog's potential to be a dog detective and what you need to know as a prospective handler. Whether you desire to perform this service professionally or as a hobby, you can help people suffering from the trauma associated with a lost pet.

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution
Author: Zak George
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1607748916

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

The Dog Guardian

The Dog Guardian
Author: Nigel Reed
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2017-06-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1473665078

Struggling to solve your dog's behavioural problems? Looking to achieve the perfect relationship with your dog? The Dog Guardian is here to help. Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed teaches emotional intelligence for dog owners, leading to confident, happy and well-behaved dogs. Through his many years of experience Nigel has found that there are four fundamental components for a content and well-behaved dog. In The Dog Guardian Nigel explains the philosophy and gives you practical, step-by-step advice. This new and vital information will empower you to address any of your dog's undesirable behaviours, no matter its age, breed or history. The Dog Guardian has already helped thousands of dogs and their owners address problem behaviours including anxiety, nervousness, aggression, hyperactivity, lead pulling, jumping up and much more. It's easier than you'd think.

Not So Different

Not So Different
Author: Nathan H. Lents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2016
Genre: Animal behavior
ISBN: 9780231178327

With evidence from psychology, evolutionary biology, cognitive science, anthropology and ethnolgy, the biologist Nathan H. Lents argues that the same evolutionary forces of cooperation and competition have shaped both humans and animals.

The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars
Author: Peter Heller
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307950476

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of The River: In this "end-of-the-world novel more like a rapturous beginning" (San Francisco Chronicle), Hig somehow survived the flu pandemic that killed everyone he knows. His gripping story is "an ode to friendship between two men...the strong bond between a human and a dog, and a reminder of what is worth living for" (Minneapolis Star-Tribune). Hig's wife is gone, his friends are dead, and he lives in the hangar of a small abandoned airport with his dog, Jasper, and a mercurial, gun-toting misanthrope named Bangley. But when a random transmission beams through the radio of his 1956 Cessna, the voice ignites a hope deep inside him that a better life exists outside their tightly controlled perimeter. Risking everything, he flies past his point of no return and follows its static-broken trail, only to find something that is both better and worse than anything he could ever hope for.

Zulu Dog

Zulu Dog
Author: Anton Ferreira
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2002-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374392234

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Dog Sense

Dog Sense
Author: John Bradshaw
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0465031633

Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither -- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with -- not just dominion over -- their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.

The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy

The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy
Author: Victoria Stilwell
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0399582452

The star of Smithsonian Channel’s Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs reveals everything you need to raise the perfect pet—and get off on the right “paw” with your new best friend! “By far, one of the best resources for new and future puppy parents.”—Marc Abraham, award-winning veterinarian, broadcaster, and founder of PupAid Celebrity trainer Victoria Stilwell is one the most trusted names in the pet world. In this fun and informative guide, her first for puppies, she teaches you how to navigate each stage of a puppy’s growth, from the first weeks through adolescence. You’ll learn: • puppy-proofing your home • toilet training • building leash-walking and play skills • preventing nipping and excessive barking • caring for your puppy’s health • and more!

Cat Body Language Phrasebook

Cat Body Language Phrasebook
Author: Trevor Warner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9781592237104

What's kitty trying to tell you? What's your pup barking at? These easy picture-reference guides, in a convenient small format, tackle 100 common types of body language for cats and dogs.Divided into behavioural categories, including contentment, anger and playfulness, the photos and captions explain behaviours like what a cat's tail or a dog's fur signals. Fact boxes include advice on how to determine if your pet is unwell and how to solve common problems such as furniture scratching and excessive barking.