Decoding your dog : the ultimate experts explain common dog behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted ones

Dale, Steve, 1957- (author.). Horwitz, Debra. (editor). Ciribassi, John, (editor.). Neilson, Jacqueline C., (author.). Herron, Meghan Elaine, (author.). Melese, Patrick Yves, (author.). Houpt, Katherine A., (author.). Cooper, Leslie Larson, (author.). Gaskins, Lori, (author.). Flannigan, Gerrad, (author.). Lindell, Ellen M., (author.). Berger, Jeannine, (author.). Haug, Lore I., (author.). Tynes, Valarie V., (author.). Klinck, Mary P., (author.). Reisner, Ilana, (author.). Schwartz, Stefanie, (author.). Christensen, E'Lise, (author.). Overall, Karen L., (author.). Levine, Emily D., (author.). Bain, Melissa, (author.). Reich, Marsha, (author.). Landsberg, Gary M., (author.). American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, (contributor.).

Summary:

The top dog behaviorists in the country - the top researchers, scientists, and veterinarians - have teamed up with a renowned media personality to create the most cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that dogs face.

Contents:

Can't we just talk?
Choosing your new best friend
Creating a Mensa dog
Housetraining 101
Tools of the trade
School days
I know they're normal behaviors, but how do I fix them?
Lassie and Timmy: kids and dogs
All dogs need a job
Aggression unleashed: do dogs mean to be mean?
Loyalty gone overboard: separation anxiety
I know it's going to rain, and I hate the Fourth of July
Tail chasing, leg licking - can't you stop?
Dogs with an AARF card: growing old with grace.

Item details

ISBN: 0544334604
ISBN: 9780544334601
ISBN: 9780547738918
ISBN: 0547738919
Physical Description: xxiii, 360 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.

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Dogs Behavior
Dogs Training
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