In an essential manual for any dog owner, a respected canine behaviorist outlines, step by step, training techniques so simple that even your dog can understand what you are trying to teach him or her
In a world of cell phones and e-mail, where communication is available at the touch of a button, are we leaving man's best friend in the dog house? The modern dog has more frustration, is more sheltered, and has less freedom than his ancestor. It is becoming alarmingly clear that we are in danger of losing our ability to understand and communicate with our canine friends at the most basic level. If you want to know what makes your dog tick, why he acts the way he does, how to change the way he behaves, or how to truly communicate with and train him, then this guide will help. This book is about learning how to communicate with your dog on an emotional level, which will in turn give him the ability to understand everyone in your family. By understanding "the code," you will gain more control over your dog and then be able to offer him more freedom and less frustration than ever before, making for a more contented companion.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
John Rogerson is a leading dog trainer and behaviorist who pioneered many of the techniques that are now standard practice in behavior therapy and training. He has run courses on training and behavior for organizations such as the U.S. Air Force Dog Section, The Blue Cross, Illinois State University, Washington State Vet School, and Miami Fire Department Search and Rescue Team.
Title page,
Dedication,
Introduction,
1. Raising and Training a Puppy You Will Want to Keep for Life,
The Background to a Philosophy,
Dogs & Human Language,
Dog Behaviour: In the Beginning,
Early Behavioural Development,
Mother: The First Role Model,
Questions for the Breeder,
New Family Member or Temporary Lodger?,
Early Training: The Basics,
Training Specific Breeds,
Socialisation and What It Means,
Teaching Verbal Language: Name and Recall,
Leaving the House,
Housetraining,
When Things Go Wrong,
2. Training and Behaviour Theory,
How Does My Dog Learn?,
Positive & Negative Reinforcement,
Learned Helplessness,
3. Training an Adult Dog,
Putting Theory into Practice,
How to Get your Dog to Play,
Walking on a Leash,
Coming When Called,
The Running Wait,
Stay,
Catch,
Bark on Command,
Go to Bed and Stay,
4. Rescue Dogs,
The Rescue Dog: A Special Case,
How to Choose your Rescue Dog,
Taking your Rescue Dog Home: The Honeymoon Period,
Training your Rescue Dog,
Problem Behaviour,
5. Behaviour: Problems and Resolutions,
Behaviour Counselling,
Dogs Learn Only From Personal Experiences,
Behaviour Modelling,
Patterns of Behaviour,
Separation Problems,
Elimination Problems,
Barking Problems,
Fears and Phobias,
Attention-Seeking Behaviours,
Food Stealing,
6. Aggression Towards People,
Understanding Aggression,
Aggression Towards Family Members,
Fear and Aggression,
Territorial Aggression,
Aggression Towards Children,
Food Aggression,
The Reversal,
Possession Aggression,
When Enough is Enough,
7. Dog-to-dog Aggression,
Aggression Towards Other Dogs: An Overview,
Nervous Aggression,
Leash Aggression,
Territorial Aggression,
Frustration and Intimidation,
Aggression between Dogs Sharing the Same Household,
Epilogue: A Vision for the Future,
About the Author,
Acknowledgements,
Copyright,
The Background to a Philosophy
Picture the scene: a class where students have come to learn about training dogs. All are highly motivated because not only do they have a passion for working with dogs, for many it is their livelihood. Many of the students are already professional trainers. Each student has chosen a dog from a rescue kennel and is trying, under instruction, to train the dog to do various exercises. The dogs have been carefully selected as being moderately easy to train. All the students have exactly the same amount of training time available to them, and all are armed with various rewards that the dogs are prepared to put in some effort to obtain.
The instructor demonstrates how to get each dog to carry out a very specific behaviour and uses a logical, step-by-step approach. The instructor uses a word of command, gets the dog to respond in the correct manner and then rewards the dog. All the students watch and are given the opportunity to repeat the exercise. Their actions and timing are flawless and perfectly mirror what the instructor has shown them. The rewards used are the same and given at the same point in the training process. Several training sessions come and go but hardly any of the s
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
FREE shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00084723868
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00064392966
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Cover Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included. Seller Inventory # 2Y6RUU004C3L_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_432618339
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP96547999
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39943467-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1843583070I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1843583070I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1843583070I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you have ever wanted to know what makes your dog tick, why he acts the way does, how to change the way he behaves or how to train him to a standard beyond what you dreamed possible, you need look no further that The Dog Vinci Code. In this essential manual for any dog owner, John Rogerson outlines step-by-step training techniques so simple that your dog will have no trouble grasping what you are trying to teach him. This book is about learning to communicate with your dog on an emotional level, which will in turn give him the ability to understand everyone in your family. Practicing 'the code' will gain you more control over your dog, and the confidence to offer him more freedom and less frustration than ever before, making for a more contented family member. John has devoted his lifetime to the study of dogs and owners, and his unique insight into the workings of the canine has made him one of the world's most sought-after speakers on the subject. He is also a founding member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors Support Dogs; Dog Aid, and also the British Kennel Club Accreditation scheme for dog trainers and behaviourists. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003717192
Quantity: 5 available