Dog Behavior: Why Dogs Do What They Do - Hardcover

Dunbar, Ian

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Synopsis

Dr. Ian Dunbar, renowned dog trainer and behaviorist, explains how dogs think, how dogs learn, and why they act the way they do. Dog owners who understand these issues can better train their dogs and develop a closer relationship with their pets.

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From the Back Cover

Is your dog trying to tell you something? The better you understand your dog, the better your relationship will be. Learn how your dog thinks, how it learns and how your dog communicates, both with you and with other dogs. Written for the pet owner, this book explains how a dog's perceptions and desires result in its conduct. Best of all, by understanding what makes your dog tick, you'll learn how to socialize and train your dog to be the companion that you want. Modifying a dog's behavior isn't hard, it's simply a question of reinforcing the behavior that you desire. By using the proven techniques described in this book, you can teach your dog to be the model companion.

About the Author

Veterinarian, author and animal behaviorist, DR. IAN DUNBAR is the Director od SIRIUS Puppy Training and Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Ian Hosts his own popular television series in England, ""Dogs with Dunbar."" He lives in California with his son Jamie, two dogs and a cat.

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9780876052365: Dog Behavior: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

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ISBN 10:  0876052367 ISBN 13:  9780876052365
Publisher: Howell Book House, 1996
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