Training Your Dog the Humane Way: Simple Teaching Tips for Resolving Problem Behaviors and Raising a Happy Dog
“Training Your Dog the Humane Wayis a landmark book. Alana Stevenson blends the latest scientific research on who dogs are and what they want, need, and feel with clear instructions for positive, reward-based training. This easy-to-read book is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to have a close and enduring relationship with their best friend. I hope it enjoys global acceptance.”— Marc Bekoff, PhD, University of Colorado, author ofThe Emotional Lives of Animals,Wild Justice, andThe Animal Manifesto“For too many years, dogs have been trained with unnecessarily harsh and combative methods.Training Your Dog the Humane Wayis straightforward and easy to read, and it will assist caring dog owners in developing appropriate behavior in a compassionate way that will strengthen the bond between them and their dogs.”— Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, CPDT, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists“Alana Stevenson has done a fabulous service to dogs and their guardians. She knows how a dog’s mind works, and her clear advice and positive approach make training rewarding for both canine and human.”— Jonathan Balcombe, PhD, author ofPleasurable Kingdom,Second Nature, andThe Exultant Ark“Wags and woofs forTraining Your Dog the Humane Way, which educates humans to first be aware of their own behavior, as well as canine behavior and communication, before seeking to shape dogs’ behavior. This approach to training enhances the relationship between human and pet and brings out the best in both species.”— Dr. Michael W. Fox, veterinarian, syndicated columnist, and author ofThe Healing Touch for Dogs“Alana Stevenson’sTraining Your Dog the Humane Wayis a welcome addition to the chorus of positive dog training. Its beauty lies in Alana’s direct approach. The book is easy to understand and is fueled by Alana’s genuine and obvious love of animals. She emphasizes the importance of educating dogs ‘the right way, the first time,’ which is an invaluable refrain. If more and more people implement her suggestions, more and more dogs, and people, will benefit.”— Paul Owens, author ofThe Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training“Training Your Dog the Humane Wayis beautifully written and has great content for discerning and naive dog owners.”— William E. Campbell, author ofBehavior Problems in Dogs, The New Better Behavior in Dogs,andDog Behavior Problems: The Counselor’s Handbook