In a Dog's Heart - A Compassionate Guide to Canine Care, from Adopting to Teaching to Bonding (Paperback)

AN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE FOR "ANY" DOG OWNER--NEW OR SEASONED
Jennifer Arnold has come to a unique understanding of the human-dog bond over the two decades she has spent raising and training service dogs for Canine Assistants. She developed a methodology--Choice Teaching--that pairs scientific and behavioral knowledge about dogs with gentle incentive and encouragement to extraordinary effect. Here Arnold shares
- how to choose the puppy that's destined for you and what to have on hand before you bring that puppy home
- best practices when it comes to teaching your dog essential and even lifesaving commands
- what to stock in your doggie first-aid kit
- how to keep your pet safe from dangers at home and in the outside world
- how to help your dog overcome anxious behavior, from separation anxiety to thunderstorm phobia
- the challenges and rewards of adopting an older dog
Throughout the book are captivating stories of the extraordinary ways in which dogs prove themselves worthy of our care and devotion--and how we can, and why we should, help them achieve what they so deserve.
"This guide is as practical as it is wise, a keeper book for ready reference."--Susannah Charleson, author of "Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog"
"An informative and entertaining book . . . Arnold's] insightful words provide knowledge every dog owner needs.""--Publishers Weekly"

General

Imprint:	Random House USA Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Jennifer Arnold
Dimensions:	203 x 133 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-8129-8245-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8129-8245-2
Barcode:	9780812982459

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