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The Dog Behavior Problem Solver: Step-by-Step Positive Training Techniques to Correct More than 20 Problem Behaviors (CompanionHouse Books) Fix Barking, Separation Anxiety, Chewing, Begging, and More - Softcover
Synopsis
Turn your misbehaving dog into a loving life-long friend!
- A professional's take on canine behavior and misbehavior, detailing the author's training philosophy and how she applies it with her canine clients
- Understand your dog and why they behave the way they do, with insights into their instincts and body language
- Reward-based training techniques that really work to follow cues, walk on a leash, overcome car sickness, stop begging and stealing food, stop jumping, calm phobias, and more
- Solve common problems like aggression, barking, begging, chewing, digging, jumping up, potty problems, and more
- Strengthen the bond between dog and owner with clear communication, positive reinforcement, and fun, engaging training
Life with a dog can—and should—bring companionship, fun, and joy! But life with a badly behaved dog can bring frustration and heartbreak.
Behavior problems are often cited as the main reason for owners' abandoning their dogs to shelters and surrendering them to rescues. But many of a dog's problems can be resolved by a caring and responsible owner who's willing to devote a little time to positive dog training. If you're concerned about your dog's behavior, what you need is reliable help, and fast!
In The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, dog-behavior expert and seasoned trainer Teoti Anderson shares her knowledge and experience with dog owners, offering insight into why dogs do what they do while showing owners how to implement cruelty-free, reward-based methods with their dogs in clear, easy-to-follow steps, to begin the process of teaching everything from "sit" and "down" to "wait" and "release" while eliminating unwanted behaviors.
At 224 info-packed pages, this helpful and hopeful book is your key to resolving many of the most common dog behavioral problems that pet owners encounter. Inside, you'll find a wealth of tried-and-true positive training techniques that will help you eliminate undesirable behavior while strengthening your relationship with your dog.
Learn the importance of using positive, reward-based methods, such as clicker training, to teach foundational behaviors while building and strengthening the dog/owner bond upon which all training is based. Get a professional's take on canine behavior and misbehavior, with authoritative, professional advice to help you better understand your dog and why he behaves the way he does. Learn the author's training philosophy and how she applies it with her canine clients. Explore case studies, based on real dogs, about the most common behavior issues that dogs exhibit and how positive training helped them overcome behavioral obstacles. Then learn and implement the step-by-step positive-training solution to each of these behaviors.
Explore detailed solutions for a host of specific problems, from aggression, barking, and begging to separation anxiety, shyness, and whining. This vital resource is packed with sound, down-to-earth, and, above all, effective instruction that will help you turn a problem pooch into a well-behaved, happy member of the family.
Coping with a badly behaved dog can be frustrating at best and even dangerous at worst. Help your dog become a contented, loving friend for life, with The Dog Behavior Problem Solver!
This is a repackaged version of ISBN 9781621871156 and has not been updated from that publication.
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About the Author
Teoti Anderson, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, has been training dogs for nearly 30 years. She is the owner of Pawsitive Results, LLC, in Lexington, SC and is the author of several dog training books, including the Dogster Ultimate Guide to Dog Training. She also has a radio show, "Get Pawsitive Results" on Pet Life Radio, is a regular columnist for Modern Dog magazine, and has appeared in Southern Living, New York Times, DogFancy, Puppies USA, Whole Dog Journal, and other national publications. A popular workshop presenter, Anderson has given presentations to pet owners and other canine professionals across the US and in Japan. Anderson is the past president of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and also serves as a consultant on canine training and behavior for local and national dog rescue organizations.
From the Back Cover
THE DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEM SOLVER
A contented, loving dog is a friend for life. However, coping with a badly behaved dog can be frustrating at best and even dangerous at worst. If you're concerned about your dog's behavior, what you need is reliable help—fast. The Dog Behavior Problem Solver is your key to resolving many of the most common dog behavioral problems that pet owners encounter.
Written by dog-behavior expert and certified trainer Teoti Anderson, this vital resource is packed with sound, down-to-earth, and, above all, effective instruction that will help you turn a problem pooch into a well-behaved, happy member of the family. In this book, you'll find a wealth of tried-and-true positive training techniques that will help you eliminate undesirable behavior while strengthening your relationship with your dog.
Inside you'll find:
- Authoritative, professional advice to help you understand your dog and why he behaves the way he does.
- How to use positive, reward-based methods, such as clicker training, to teach foundation behaviors as you build the essential bond upon which all training is based.
- Detailed step-by-step solutions for a host of specific problems, from aggression, barking, and begging to separation anxiety, shyness, and whining.
- Case studies based on real dogs and how positive training helped them overcome behavioral obstacles.
"Trainer and author Teoti Anderson's new book — The Dog Behavior Problem Solver — is a must-have book for the 75% of dog owners who report they are experiencing a behavior concern with their dog. Anderson's book is easy to comprehend and it includes step-by-step solutions for every kind of behavior problems an owner might encounter. She provides real-world, clear solutions that never harm or scare a dog while in training. This book is a win-win for dogs and owners!"
— Author and trainer Annie Phenix, Family Dog Mediator and Fear Free Certified Professional
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