The well-adjusted dog
Subtitle: Dr. Dodman's seven steps to lifelong health and happiness for your best friend
By: Nicholas H. Dodman.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780618833788
Subjects: Dogs; Dogs -- Health
Description: Animal behaviorist Dodman draws on years of clinical experience to bring together the art--and science--of dog ownership. 42% percent of dog owners report problems managing their dogs' behavior. But as Dr. Dodman points out, almost every dog problem can be either treated or, better yet, prevented. Here, he offers what he calls "continuing education" for dogs and their owners. A comprehensive, seven-step approach takes on the whole dog--his health, behavior, and environment--and lays the groundwork for the proper care and training of our best friends, for life. You will discover: how much exercise your dog really needs (and why); how diet can affect behavior; how to communicate clearly with your dog; how to lead your dog, not dominate him; and how to prevent or deal with your dog's fears.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1: Basic needs. A tired dog is a good dog ; Food for thought ; Dog speak ; Command and control ; Leadership program ; The fearful dog ; Environmental enrichment; title: Pt. 2: Maladjustment and medical matters. A rock and a hard place ; Physical health concerns ; Healing potions; title: Pt. 3: A second chance. Adopting a dog.