Dog Behaviour and Training: Veterinary Advice for Owners (28

This is beautifully presented book that, according to the author, is intended to save your dogs life! His basis is that euthanasia, because of behavioural problems, is the number one killer of pets. The book draws on the experience of 19 vets, behavioural specialists and trainers in addressing the common behavioural problems in dogs.

CONTENTS

• About the Editors
• Preface by the Editors
• International Directory of Behaviour Organisation
• Canine Development and Socialisation
• The Role of Dogs in Society
• Selecting the Perfect Dog for the Family
• How Dogs Learn: the Role of Rewards and Punishment
• Preventing Common Puppy Problems
• Lure/Reward Training
• Excitable and Disobedient Behaviours
• Nutrition and Behaviour
• Eating and Drinking Behaviour in the Dogs
• House-soiling Problems in Dogs
• Destructive Behaviour
• Canine Sexual Behaviour
• Fears and Phobias
• Aggression of Dogs towards People
• Fighting Between Dogs
• Dogs & Kids: the Family Pet in the Family with Children
• Behaviour Products
• Stress and Conflict-related Behaviour Problem
• Dogs Uplifting People’s Spirits
• The Brain, Biology and Behaviour