The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook : Featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs®.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Michaels, Linda.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (298 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Do No Harm Dog Training, 2022.

Summary:

Get the results you seek - combining science and compassion. Are you tired of spending countless hours poring over articles, books, and other training resources seeking the key to the relationship you dream of with your dog? Look no further! The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook, along with the author's internationally acclaimed and paradigm-shattering Hierarchy of Dog Needs, provides solutions to common and complex dog behavior problems in an easy-to-follow roadmap. Renowned dog behavioral consultant and trailblazer in dog-friendly dog training, Linda Michaels, a Top Ten Magazine best dog trainer, reveals how to satisfy your dog's needs while getting the behavior you want. Illustrating the most effective methods endorsed by the greatest minds in dog training and behavior, this meticulously researched handbook tackles the most challenging issues faced by dog lovers and pet professionals, including: nutrition, veterinary and grooming visits, basic training skills, aggression, and separation anxiety. Do No Harm is a definitive "must have" for dog lovers and seasoned trainers - a classic work belonging on the top shelf of every library. "This is how our dogs would choose to interact with us, and what most dog lovers would choose to practice ... if they only knew how." - Marc Bekoff, PhD, co-founder with Jane Goodall of the Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals "... the single most important modern guide to ensuring that every aspect of our dogs' lives is the best it can be." - Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, founder of The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour Ltd. Linda Michaels is a leading expert and speaker on Do No Harm/Force Free dog training and animal welfare advocacy. With an advanced degree in psychology and animal behavior, research conducted in behavioral neurobiology and five years of shelter and rescue experience, Michaels bridges the gap between research, dog trainers, and pet parents.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

About the Author

Praise for The Do No Harm Dog Training® and Behavior Handbook

Dedication

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part 1 The Hierarchy of Dog Needs®

Standards of Care and Best Force-free Practices

For the Pet Professional

1 Biological Needs

2 Emotional Needs

3 Social Needs

4 Cognitive Needs

5 Force-Free Training Needs

Part 2 Setting Your Dog Up for Success

6 How to Find a Dog That Fits Your Lifestyle Before You Fall in Love

7 How to Find a Good Dog Trainer-Buyer Be Wary

8 How to Find a Good Veterinarian and Groomer

9 Socialization

10 Enrichment and Grazing GamesTM

11 Dog Body Language-Observe and "Listen" First

Part 3 Good Manners and Basic Training

Force-free Training Fundamentals

12 Housetraining

13 No Bite! and Chewing

14 Training Techniques

15 Trainer "Secrets"

16 Basic Skills

Part 4 When Things Go Wrong

17 Aggression Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment

18 Allergies

19 Barking, Barking, Barking

20 Dogs and Babies

21 Fear

22 Separation Anxiety

References

Online Resources

Photo Credits.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Michaels, Linda The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook

ISBN:

1-7322537-1-4