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A Dog Who's Always Welcome: Assistance and Therapy Dog Trainers Teach You How...
by Long, Lorie | PB | VeryGood
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- Binding
- Paperback
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 0470142480
- Book Title
- Dog Who's Always Welcome : Assistance and Therapy Dog Trainers Teach You How to Socialize and Train Your Companion Dog
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Pets
- Topic
- Dogs / Breeds, Dogs / Training
- Item Weight
- 0.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
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You can take her with you... If you're like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations. Chances are, you've watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners' needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers: Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions With these sophisticated training techniques, you'll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470142480
ISBN-13
9780470142486
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64501887
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dog Who's Always Welcome : Assistance and Therapy Dog Trainers Teach You How to Socialize and Train Your Companion Dog
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Dogs / Breeds, Dogs / Training
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
0.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
636.70887
Lc Classification Number
Sf431
Table of Content
Introduction.Chapter 1The Quiet Experts.Defining the Terms.Robbie and Jane.Chapter 2 Hallmarks of a Dog Who's Always Welcome.ADI's Minimum Standards for Assistance Dogs in Public.What an Assistance Dog Is.What an Assistance Dog Is Not.Assistance Dog Trainers.Chapter 3 From Domestication to Behavior Modification to Socialization.Domestication: We Find the Key.Behavior Modification: We Start to Open the Window.Socialization: We Open Wide the Window.Chapter 4 The Right Dog for the Right Role.Other Trainers Weigh In.Choosing Chase.What Role Will Your Dog Play?Tess.Chapter 5 Evaluating the Dog You Have.Looking at Your Dog Realistically.Look Before You Leap.What We Can Learn from Evaluating Therapy Dogs.Volhard Canine Personality Profilec.Dash and Chase.Chapter 6 Communicating Across Species.The Role of Stress.The Language Barrier Becomes the Language Bridge.Assistance Dog Trainers Talk Dog.Speaking Canine in Obedience Class.Chapter 7 Creating a Managed, Positive-Outcome Socialization Program.Getting It Right.What Socialization Is.What Socialization Isn't.The Rule of Seven.Fear Periods.Canine Generalization.The SOAPs.Early Socialization.Beginning Socialization at Home.Advanced Socialization on the Road.Adult Dog-on-Dog Socialization.It's Only Natural.Chapter 8 Creating a Relationship-Based Behavior and Skills Training Program.Playing with Tug Toys as a Training Tool.Um, Should I Take That as a Yes or a No?The Positive Basics.Beyond Sit and Stay.Therapy Dog Handlers Test the Waters (and Find Themselves in the Deep and of the Pool).Training Tips from the Pros.Chapter 9 Evaluating Socialization Opportunities.Puppy Kindergarten Group Classes.Obedience Training Group Classes.Off-Leash Dog Parks and Play Centers.Doggie Daycare.Therapy Dog Training Classes.American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program.Everyday Life in Small Doses.Chapter 10 Developing the Deep Relationship.Canine Emotions: Where It All Begins.I'll Know It When I See It.The Philosophers.Afterword.The Truth About Unconditional Canine Love.Appendix.Meet the Trainers.About the Author.Index.
Copyright Date
2008
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