Grrr!: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing Aggressive Behavior - Hardcover

Margolis, Matthew; Siegal, Mordecai

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316790222 ISBN 13: 9780316790222

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2000

Synopsis

According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, dog bites cause 4.5 million injuries every year -- that's one bite every 40 seconds! Finally, recognized dog experts & the authors of this book, offer owners advice on how to prevent and train aggressive dogs. Drawing upon years of experience, the authors provide concerned dog owners with important tips on how to prevent everything from bites to excessive barking.

GRRRRRR! defines each type of aggressive canine behavior and examines its causes and potential for danger. Those looking for a puppy will find useful instructions on how to choose a new best friend for its temperament, as well as methods for training both puppies and older dogs. The authors also include invaluable information on confronting aggressive dogs. Written in the authors entertaining and accessible style, this new book from America's premier dog experts is perfect for everyone with a dog in their life.

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About the Author

"Mordecai Siegal is the award-winning author of twenty-five books about dogs and other animals. He is president of the Dog Writers Association of America and is often consulted as an expert in the pet industry. He is a frequent after-dinner speaker, has appeared on many TV shows, and has had his own radio talk show in New York. He lives in New York City."

Reviews

In their previous dog-training books (e.g., When Good Dogs Do Bad Things), coauthors Siegal and Margolis helped owners test puppies for a variety of temperaments. Here focusing specifically on aggressive behavior, they present tests to determine whether a dog is aggressive and which of ten types of aggression the dog might display, e.g., dominant, fear, and territorial. They also explain the factors, both genetic and environmental, that can contribute to a dog's tendencies. In clear language and with illustrations intended for the novice trainer, the authors teach obedience commands to control dangerous behavior and describe techniques to use to overcome problem situations. Although they have covered some of this in their previous books, Siegal and Margolis take a unique approach by concentrating on the identification and in-depth treatment of aggressive behavior. The popularity of the authors and the importance of the topic make this a recommended purchase for public libraries.
-Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The problems caused by the various forms of aggression in dogs (from incessant barking at passersby to growling to outright biting) are familiar to an unfortunately large percentage of the population. Dogs are supposed to be loving members of the family, and most dog owners do not know what to do when their beloved pets act in an aggressive manner, or how they can prevent the aggression in the first place. The authors have written numerous books on dog training and dog behavior, and Margolis runs a successful training kennel, so they write with both authority and experience, explaining the dog behavior and the reasons for aggressive behavior in clear, easy-to-understand language. Two of the best chapters discuss basic training of an aggressive dog and techniques for solving specific aggressive behavior problems. A final chapter is devoted to children and aggressive dogs, with an emphasis on teaching the child how to behave around dogs. This well-written book will be useful for all dog owners, not just those with aggressive dogs. Nancy Bent

Edition details

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316790222
• ISBN 13: 9780316790222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256