ComPETability

Solving Behavior Problems in Your Multi-Dog Household

von Amy Shojai

164 Seiten, Hardcover

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STOP THE GROWLS!People love dogs--and often double their pleasure by sharing their hearts (and pillows) with more than one. But dog behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes.This book helps any dog lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen canines). It demystifies common behaviors and dog disputes, explains aggression (it's NORMAL!), solves pet potty challenges and dinnertime woes, and redirects normal (but aggravating) dog-to-dog behaviors.This guide explains aggressive dog behavior and dog fights, dog language, positive dog obedience training techniques, how to stop dog biting and prevent dog behavioral problems. You'll find detailed prescriptive how-to advice from premier dog trainers and behaviorists on the most common problems found in the multi-dog household. Step by step tips from this award-winning author and certified animal behavior consultant uses dog psychology to address:Dog bites, dog aggression, and dog fightsScared dogs, noise phobias, dog fireworks fears, and canine thunder phobiasCanine separation anxiety, dog separation behaviors, and dog destructive behaviorsDog resource guarding of toys, food and ownersManage dog food issues and feeding dogsPuppy house training and dog marking behaviorsPositive dog training, clicker training, lure training, and obedience trainingProper dog introductionsIntroduce dogs to new dogsIntroduce dogs to baby or kidsIntroduce dogs to catsReduce bullying behaviorHow to choose pet friends to reduce growlsThis book also offers fun how-to advice to solve common pet peeves:barkingpuppy chewingdog diggingpuppies eating poopdogs rolling in poopdogs jumping up, and more!Fun, practical, and eminently informative, ComPETability helps you devise strategies that enable multiple dogs to live in harmony within the same household. Written by one of America's premier pet experts, the book explains everything the loving dog owner needs to know. Most important, CompPETability provides crucial tips on how to evaluate and match your pets' personalities, improve their relationships, and make your home a sanctuary for canine fun and peace.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Sachbuch Haustiere Hunde als Haustiere
• ISBN: 9781948366434
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.04.2022
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Furry Muse Publications