Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all too common. Is yours one of them?
| | | A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs | | | "A totally comprehensive and practical treatment of a common and very serious behavior problem. Jean Donaldson translates complex animal learning theory into useable procedures – without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Anyone who works with dogs will benefit from reading MINE!" -Suzanne Hetts, PhD, author of Pet Behavior Protocols | | | | | Tired of the Growling, Snarling, Snapping and Biting? | | | Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all too common. Is yours one of them? If your answer is a resounding "YES!", rest assured that you are not alone. This is a remarkably common problem that, luckily, can often be successfully resolved and even prevented.
MINE! is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs. You'll learn why your dog behaves the way he does and what to do about it with practical, clear guidance and advice.
MINE! will walk you through the process of working with your resource guarder, from identifying the type of guarding you're dealing with to formulating a plan of attack, and even how to handle training regressions. | | | You'll read about:
- aggression basics
- different types of resource guarding
- safety tools to keep you safe during training
- desensitizing your dog to being handled
- basics of desensitization and counterconditioning
- troubleshooting tips
- how to address - or prevent - training regressions
- and much more!
| | | | | | From the author of The Culture Clash, MINE! may just save your sanity and your relationship with your pet pooch. So don't delay, get your copy today. | | | | | Belvoir Media Group, PO Box 5656, Norwalk, CT 06856-5656, United States | | | | | |