Dog Secrets

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:26:42 +0000

When I wrote "Stop!" I knew I was writing for people who understood a little about dogs. What I wasn’t prepared for were all the people who asked me questions that demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of all things canine. But then again, why should they know about dogs? We’re not taught it in school are we?

What really surprised me were the people who profess to be professional dog trainers, or even worse the self-styled "behaviourists" who don’t understand dogs. Passing by "surprised" I quickly found myself "astounded", and then careered round the corner into "annoyed". Astounded at the explanations they come up with, and annoyed at the suffering they inflict on dogs and their owners in the name of their fanciful theories.

Understanding dogs, what they are, and why they do the things they do, gives an insight into what makes them tick. Understanding how they are affected by the things we do enables us to train, and live with, our pets more effectively.

These are the "Dog Secrets" that your dog wishes you knew.

There is no mystical "secret" to training dogs, as professed by some dog trainers. Dog training and owning can be perfected through simple yet effective methods that are well known to science. Illustrated by real life examples of how they have helped others, Dog Secrets explains how understanding these methods can make you a better dog trainer and have a more rewarding relationship with your dog.

"Stop!" How to control predatory chasing in dogs

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:26:42 +0000

Throwing a ball for a game of chase is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for many owners and their dogs. For other owners canine chase behaviour turns into a nightmare when their dog chases cyclists, cars or sheep. When their dogs choose what to chase it can compromise owners financially, cause the target severe injury or even death, and threaten the life of the dog.A good trainer or behaviour counsellor needs to be able to address inappropriate predatory chase behaviour swiftly and effectively.This book looks at the reasons for the problem, the more effective solutions and how to alter the behaviour.

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"Stop!" How to control predatory chasing in dogs