Be the pack leader
Subtitle: use Cesar's way to transform your dog... and your life
By: Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier
Contributors: Peltier, Melissa Jo
Edition: First paperback edition.
Published: 2007
Language: eng
Number of pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780307381675
Subjects: Human-animal communication; Training; Behavior; Dogs
Description: Dog Whisperer Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog's life--and your own. Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular television show, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog's energy as well as your own so that you can move beyond just correcting behavioral issues and take your connection with your dog to the next level. The principles of calm-assertive energy will help you become a better pack leader in every area of your life, improving your relationships with friends, family, and coworkers. In addition, Cesar addresses several issues for the first time, including the major dog behavior tools available, and the difference between "personality" and "instability."--Publisher description.
Notes: Originally published in hardcover: New York : Harmony Books, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (page 304) and index.
Table of contents: title: Mirror, mirror; title: Part I. Balancing your dog : Identifying instability; title: Discipline, rewards, and punishment; title: The best tool in the world; title: Fulfilling the breed; title: Part II. Balancing ourselves : Dysfunction junction; title: Transforming energy into action; title: Leadership for dogs, and for humans; title: Our four-legged healers; title: Epilogue: Humans and dogs: the long walk home; title: Appendix : A quick reference guide to becoming a better pack leader : Meeting a dog for the first time ; Introducing your dog to a new person (especially a child) ; Introducing a new person into your home ; Mastering the walk ; Returning from the walk ; The feeding ritual ; Managing food aggression ; Facing an aggressive dog ; Claiming your space ; Dealing with obsessive and fixated behaviors ; Managing stress at the vet ; Going to the dog park ; Choosing a dog with the right energy ; Introducing a dog to a house for the first time.