The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01GEW8XUQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 383 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Unexpectedly Fantastic Book Erin D. I picked up this book in preparation of getting a new puppy. It's been 15+ years since I've had a dog and since I'm now part of busy family and have an active 6yo, I thought I'd need more forethought than last time, (when I picked up a dog in college with nothing more than: "Aww, cute puppy! I'll get him!"). While our last dog was a very kind house companion, she was also riddled with anxiety,. "So when I say this is one of the best books you can buy" according to V. Sayles. With so many dog training books out there how do you decide which ones to choose? I ran a dog rescue for 6 years with So when I say this is one of the best books you can buy With so many dog training books out there how do you decide which ones to choose? I ran a dog rescue for 6 years with 38 members, & recued over 550 dogs. As the group leader I had responsibility for assessing the dogs, understanding their needs & issues, & help foster families & adopters succeed. So when I say this is one of the best books you can buy, I know it is true. Anything by Pat McConn. 8 members, & recued over 550 dogs. As the group leader I had responsibility for assessing the dogs, understanding their needs & issues, & help foster families & adopters succeed. So when I say this is one of the best books you can buy, I know it is true. Anything by Pat McConn. Great explanations of why we and our dogs act the way we do AND solutions to behavioral issues. My latest rescue is a 3-year-old yellow lab who didn't get enough of the right socialization at his last two homes, and I realized I was feeling sorry for his past and tolerating "rude" behavior from himnothing dangerous, but a lot of "play with me now" demands. McConnell introduced me to the concept of "happy slappies", a mildly aversive "two taps on top of
The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.. Inside you will learn: How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask Why "getting dominance" over your dog is a bad idea Why "rough and tumble primate play" can lead to trouble - and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble How dogs and humans share personality types - and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than "alpha-wannabes!" In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. An appli