Overcoming Dog Behaviour Problems
Subtitle: House Training, Separation Anxiety, Overcoming Aggression, Socialisation, Rescued Dogs - Solving Dog Problems Step by Step.
Publisher: Dog House Publications
Published: March 1998
Place of publication: London, United Kingdom
Format: Spiral-bound
Number of pages: 107
ISBN-13: 9781873483404
Subjects: Dogs
Description: An invaluable resource for dog training instructors, assistant dog training instructors and dog club libraries, regardless whether they are obedience clubs, agility clubs, ringcraft clubs or field trials organisations; for Dog Rescue Workers, Dog Wardens, Animal Shelter Professionals, Pet Supplies Shop Staff, Groomers, Veterinary Staff and for owners trying to find humane, practical and successful strategies for overcoming dog behaviour problems.
Table of contents: title: Section 1 Dog Problems?; title: 7
label: Introduction; title: 8
label: Do you need professional help?; title: First Things First: 8; title: 8
label: Behaviour & Health; title: 10
label: A Problem As A Symptom; title: 11
label: Creating House Rules; title: A Really Good Dog
label: Section 2; title: 13
label: Introduction; title: 14
label: It’s A Dog’s Life; title: 15
label: Being So Nice It Hurts; title: 15
label: How Old Is Your Dog?; title: 16
label: Tricks Of The Trade; title: 17
label: Social Interaction; title: 17
label: Greetings; title: 17
label: Visitors; title: 18
label: Stroking and Hugging; title: 19
label: Jealousy; title: 19
label: Attention Seeking; title: 20
label: “Battle” Situations; title: It’s Dinner Time! 22; title: 22
label: Table Manners; title: 23
label: Treats; title: 23
label: Bones; title: 24
label: Toys and Playing; title: 24
label: Dog Toys; title: 24
label: Strength Tests; title: 25
label: Playtime; title: 25
label: New Games; title: 25
label: Going Mad; title: 26
label: Sleeping Places; label: A Place Of My Very Own
pagenum: |  26; title: Guarding The Basket 26; title: 26
label: Sharing Comfy Baskets; title: 27
label: Bed Time Arrangements; title: 28
label: Going Walkies; label: Ah, The Excitement Of The Hunt
pagenum: |  28; title: 28
label: The Get Back Instruction; title: 29
label: The Walk On Instruction; title: 29
label: Dogs In Cars; title: 30
label: Homes & Gardens; title: 30
label: Good Garden Behaviour; title: 31
label: Exercise; title: 31
label: Pulling On The Lead; title: 31
label: Coming When Called; title: 33
label: How You Can Have A Really Good Dog – Conclusion; title: Problem Solving - Step by Step
label: Section 3; title: 34
label: First Aid; title: 35
label: First Aid Routines; title: 35
label: A Matter Of Time; title: 37
label: Problem Solving – Step By Step; title: 37
label: The Dog Is Not His Problems; title: 38
label: Towards A Solution; title: 38
label: Complaints to Facts; title: 39
label: Setting Priorities; label: Towards, and not Away From
pagenum: 40; title: 41
label: How To ... ?; title: Time To Act 44; title: 44
label: Is it working?; title: 45
label: The Long Walk Home; title: Seven Steps To Overcoming Dog Problems; title: House Training
label: Section 4; title: 47
label: Background Facts; title: 49
label: Ground Rules Of House Training; title: No Punishment 49; title: 49
label: Is Your Dog Sick?; title: 49
label: Be Sensible, Be Prepared; title: Take Responsibility! 49; title: 50
label: Part I: House Training When You Are Present; title: 50
label: A House Training Command; title: 50
label: Watch Your Dog; title: 53
label: Returning After a Long Absence; title: 53
label: Very Long Absences; title: 53
label: Night Time; title: 54
label: House Training The Hard Way; title: 55
label: Part III: Special House Training Problems; title: 55
label: Wetting When Greeting; title: 55
label: Marking Indoors; title: 55
label: Dog Won’t Go Outside Own Property; title: 56
label: Performing On Walks; title: 56
label: Training A Dog To Perform In A Specific Place; title: 57
label: Untrainable Puppies?; title: 57
label: Breakdown In Previously Perfect House Training; title: Section 5 - Separation Anxiety; title: Howling, Barking, Destroying, Self Mutilation; title: 58
label: Why Oh Why?; title: 58
label: The Four Main Reasons For Separation Anxiety; title: 58
label: Insecurity; title: Over-Attachment 59; title: 59
label: Loneliness; label: Boredom
pagenum: 59; title: 60
label: Treating Separation Anxiety; title: 60
label: The Ground Rules Of Treating Separation Anxiety; title: 60
label: Damage Limitation; title: 65
label: Start A Dog Diary; title: 66
label: Special Situations; title: 66
label: Puppies; title: 67
label: Learning To Sleep Alone; title: 68
label: Rescued Dogs; title: Dogs with Very Serious Separation Anxiety; title: Section 6 - Overcoming Aggression; title: 69
label: Introduction; title: 70
label: General Principles & Terms; title: 70
label: Bites – Definitions & Early Warning Signs; title: 70
label: 1   Snap; title: 71
label: 2  Snap – Bite; title: 71
label: 3  Bite; title: 72
label: 4  Multiple Bites; title: 72
label: 5  Bite & Hold On; title: 72
label: Breeds; title: 73
label: Dog Aggression - The First Commandment; title: 74
label: Part 1 - People Aggression; title: 74
label: Aggression With The Human Family; title: 74
label: Serious Provocation; title: 75
label: Dominance Aggression; title: 76
label: The Escalation Model Towards Dog Bites; title: 77
label: “Play” Biting; title: 78
label: Section B – Aggression Towards Strangers; title: 79
label: A Structured Socialisation Programme; title: 79
label: Understanding How To Socialise An Aggressive Dog; title: 80
label: Socialising Step By Step; title: 83
label: Top Tips For Aggressive Dog’s Owners; title: 85
label: Part 2 - Aggression With Other Dogs; title: 85
label: The Ground Rules Of Re-Socialising Dog Aggressive Dogs; title: 87
label: Aggression As A Defence; title: 89
label: Dog/Dog Aggression Problems In The Home; title: 89
label: Three Scenarios For Aggression; title: 90
label: Dog-Dog Aggression - Conclusion; title: 91
label: Part 3 - Aggression With Other Animals; title: 91
label: Aggression Towards Other Animals In The Home; title: 91
label: Introductions Between Different Species; title: 93
label: Section B - Strange Animals; title: 93
label: Strategies For Undoing Aggression Towards Strange Animals; title: Learning To Live With An Aggressive Dog; title: Section 7 - RESCUED DOG; title: 97
label: Introduction; title: The Past 97; title: 98
label: Reasons, but not Excuses; title: 99
label: The House Rules; title: 100
label: Defining Your House Rules; title: 100
label: Implementing The House Rules; title: 102
label: Routines & Rituals To Help Your New Dog Feel At Home; title: Punishment 103; title: Top Alternatives To Punishment 104; title: 105
label: Praise; title: 106
label: Rewards; title: 106
label: Reward Contracts; title: 106
label: Food Rewards; title: 108
label: The Rescued Dog’s Needs; title: 108
label: The Mind; title: 108
label: Quality Time; title: 108
label: Separations; title: 108
label: Outings; title: 109
label: Playing; title: 109
label: Training; title: 110
label: Socialising; title: 111
label: The Rescue Dog’s Needs ‑ The Body; title: 111
label: Physical Stress Responses & The Need For Gentleness; title: 112
label: Grooming; title: Food & Diet 112; title: 113
label: Exercise; title: 113
label: Problems; title: 114
label: Living With and Loving Rescued Dogs; title: Section 8 - Getting More Help; title: 115
label: Dog Training Schools, Groups And Classes; title: 115
label: Instructor’s Qualifications; title: 116
label: “Letters”; title: Your Perfect Instructor 116; title: 117
label: Visiting The Class; title: 119
label: Puppy Classes; title: 119
label: Private Lessons; title: 120
label: Dog Behaviour Specialists; title: 121
label: Recommendations and Referrals; title: 121
label: Books, Magazines & Videos; label: Overcoming Dog Problems - Conclusion
pagenum: 123; label: Letting Go Of The Big If Only …
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