Synopsis
With all the advancements made in pet care and the general explosion of the pet industry in the United States, why are incidences of humans being bitten by dogs continuously on the rise? Why are dogs seemingly more stressed out and anxiety ridden than ever? This book focuses on the two most important aspects of a dog’s life, exercise and socialization. It details stress management and the power of intentional exercise. Also, why socialization is critical to your dog’s happiness as well as your own and how to achieve it. Wag that Tail differs from other training books on the market in that it addresses the fundamentals of a peaceful, calm co-existence between dogs and humans. The book offers a detailed analysis of the why and the how of the basic needs of all canines. The author, an experienced dog trainer, gives the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship and respect with your dog. Dogs don’t automatically understand what we are asking of them. At the same time, our frustration sets in trying to understand what they are asking of us. To create the best environment for a well-balanced happy dog there needs to be a two way street of understanding. Remember, communication is the key!
About the Author
I’m very fortunate in that most of my day is spent with dogs. I get to see all types and breeds. From balanced well-centered dogs to emotional basket cases. The more I interact with them, the more I’m amazed at how much they can tolerate from their human partners. For all of our vaunted intelligence, we can show such a lack of empathy and understanding for these magnificent creatures that it blows me away. When a dog constantly lunges and pulls to see another dog, it should be obvious that it needs to be with its own kind. It’s only natural. For the vast majority of us, don’t we live in communities surrounded by our own kind? Hello!! Arrange play dates for your dog so they can socialize with their own kind. Let him romp and jump and sniff rear ends and BE A DOG!! Understanding dogs is a work in progress. Their behavior and reactions to events are based on their instincts and senses. The most common error we make is trying to attribute human characteristics to our dogs behavior. Dogs are not “spiteful”. They don’t think in those terms. I have seen many people who tell me their puppy went in the house “out of spite.” Not true. In my opinion, dogs have a higher sense of order and value than that. When a fenced-in dog starts barking at another dog as it walks by, it does not mean he is “vicious” or is looking to get out and attack the other dog. Most of the times, if the fenced-in dog ever did get out, he would probably go over to the other dog , exchange sniffs, and start playing. Barking is how dogs talk. In this case, the barking was simply communicating the frustration of being behind the fence. Dogs are not suicide bombers. They do not automatically attack each and fight to the death once off the leash. Dogs have two methods of dealing with confrontation, fight or flight. While some will choose the latter, a vast majority of dogs would rather walk away from a fight given the opportunity. Dogs have been around for 25,000 years, give or take a century or two. It doesn’t make sense that they would innately seek out their own species and try to annihilate one another. It’s all about understanding and communication. - Michael
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