Coupled with Volume 1, Volume 2 provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for understanding the development and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. Based on the knowledge that dogs are totally self-serving, it teaches and enhances appropriate behavior by using effective and fun techniques. Her method rewards the dog for focusing on you, the trainer, and is totally positive. Chris also does a wonderful job of using examples to bring clarity to complex behavioral concepts such as reinforcers, association, and indicators. This long-awaited book includes Hearing Dog Basics, Classifying Dogs by Function, Successful Hearing Dogs, Shelter Dog Behavior and Testing Potential Hearing Dogs.
All training methods are positive.