Understanding Your Pet

Describes how to interpret pets' bad behavior to determine the underlying problems, and offers techniques for helping the animals to act properly

YA The Eckstein method of pet therapy and behavior training (which they believe are inseparable) is based on their belief that if a person can be educated, then a pet can be, too. Choosing the right pets, learning to understand them, problems of consistency, house-breaking disorders (emotional or educational), phobias, appetite and emotional disorders, pets of divorce and choosing a kennel are a few of the topics discussed. Thought-provoking questions and helpful lists appear throughout the book. Secondary students will appreciate insights into why their pets behave as they do and will want to read this helpful book, especially if they have heard the authors on shows such as Hour Magazine or Saturday Morning Live. The lack of illustrations and photographs, however, will be a detriment to many would-be readers. Mary Wadsworth Sucher, Baltimore County Reading Services
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