Every difficult dog has a story.
Reactivity, aggression, fear, and anxiety don’t appear out of nowhere. Behind every behavioral challenge is a complex mix of genetics, past experiences, environment, health, and human influence.
Canine Rehabilitation is a practical, evidence-based guide for anyone living with or working with reactive, aggressive, fearful, or high-needs dogs. Whether you’re a dog owner struggling at home, a trainer, behavior consultant, or veterinary professional, this book gives you a clear, step-by-step framework to understand your dog and create lasting change.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Conduct meaningful behavioral assessments
- Identify triggers, thresholds, and behavioral patterns
- Use modern, force-free rehabilitation methods including counterconditioning, desensitization, marker training, and BAT
- Build trust and clear communication with your dog
- Create effective management plans and long-term behavior change strategies
- Collaborate with veterinary professionals when needed
Drawing from over 10 years of real-world experience rehabilitating complex cases, Ryan R. McKenzie shares practical tools and insights that actually work in everyday life — not just in theory.
If you’re ready to move beyond management and help your dog truly heal and thrive, this book will show you how.