Dog Talk: Lessons Learned from a Life with Dogs

Harrison Forbes, Beth Adelman

ISBN 10: 0312378734 / ISBN 13: 9780312378738

Published by St. Martin's Press, 2008

Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # J04A-05561

Synopsis:

DOG TALK chronicles Harrison Forbes's life with dogs, from the first bond he formed as a boy with a Belgian Tervuren named Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who attacked his owner’s wife, and was redeemed by Harrison’s intense love and respect for the breed.  Forbes also offers practical aspects of understanding and dealing with whatever type of dog the reader may have.  In DOG TALK, the pet owner will find fascinating insights into behavioral problems, as each chapter addresses a different situation or issue.

Here are some of Harrison's trademark insights into dog behavior and training:

*Energy management is the basis of behavior management : unwanted or aggressive behavior, is often the result of pent-up, frustrated energy

*Dog behavior should always be taken in context; a dog that is housetrained in its home isn't necessarily so everywhere else

*Every dog's make-up is individual and distinct--:a combination of nature and nurture

*Non-verbal communication, structure and clearly delineated limits, and the human-canine bond are basic building blocks in a good relationship

*Reasonable expectations are key to an enjoyable pet experience

DOG TALK is at times funny, irreverent, insightful, and touching, and it will deepen the reader's understanding of dog behavior and as a result will enable him to approach his own dog in a fresh and motivated way to begin, improve, mend, or strengthen a relationship that can last a lifetime.

About the Author:

Harrison Forbes has been a dog trainer and behaviorist for over 20 years and has trained over 600 police dogs for departments all over the country. For the past 14 years he has hosted the nationally syndicated radio show, Pet Talk. He has been featured in Animal Fair Magazine, Dog Fancy, and USA Today. He is a recurring guest as pet expert on numerous TV shows (inlcuding The View, Regis & Kelley, Larry King Live, and Fox & Friends). The author lives in Tennessee with his family.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dog Talk: Lessons Learned from a Life with ...
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included