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Decoding Your Dog - by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (Paperback)

Decoding Your Dog - by  American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The top dog behaviorists in the country - the top researchers, scientists, and veterinarians - have teamed up with a renowned media personality to create the most cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that dogs face.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"Although this book has a scientific basis, it was written in a manner that is easily understandable for laypersons. <i>Decoding Your Dog</i> will be a valuable addition to the library of any small-animal practitioner or dog owner." -Angela Bockelman, DVM, <i>Journal of the American Veterinary Medical </i><i>Association</i> <p/> Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. Dog owners face a plethora of trainers offering a bewildering variety of advice. From rewards to dominance training, from to shock collars to clickers, there are too many theories peddled by too few trained experts. Finally, the board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn. <p/> Combining cutting-edge science with accessible and adaptable real-life examples, this is a must-have dog behavior guide showcasing the latest veterinary-approved positive training methods. <i>Decoding Your Dog</i> will resolve the complaints, answer the curiosities, and, ultimately, challenge the way we think about our dogs. <p/> "[The] authors nimbly craft a basic primer for grasping dogs' demeanor and in the process offer up the best life insurance policy you can buy for Fido." -Ranny Green, coauthor of <i>Good Dogs, Bad Habits</i> <p/> "<i>Decoding Your Dog</i> is an important addition to the canine canon, one that will go a long way toward increasing your understanding of your best friend." -<i>Bark</i><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Although this book has a scientific basis, it was written in a manner that is easily understandable for laypersons. <i>Decoding Your Dog</i> will be a valuable addition to the library of any small-animal practitioner or dog owner. Angela Bockelman, DVM, <i>Journal of the American Veterinary Medical </i><i>Association</i><br /> <br /> Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. Dog owners face a plethora of trainers offering a bewildering variety of advice. From rewards to dominance training, from to shock collars to clickers, there are too many theories peddled by too few trained experts. Finally, the board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn.<br /> <br /> Combining cutting-edge science with accessible and adaptable real-life examples, this is a must-have dog behavior guide showcasing the latest veterinary-approved positive training methods. <i>Decoding Your Dog</i> will resolve the complaints, answer the curiosities, and, ultimately, challenge the way we think about our dogs.<br /><br /> [The] authors nimbly craft a basic primer for grasping dogs demeanor and in the process offer up the best life insurance policy you can buy for Fido. Ranny Green, coauthor of <i>Good Dogs, Bad Habits</i><br /><br /> <i>Decoding Your Dog</i> is an important addition to the canine canon, one that will go a long way toward increasing your understanding of your best friend. <i>Bark</i><br /><br /><br /> Drs. DEBRA F. HORWITZ and JOHN CIRIBASSI are experts and leaders in the field of veterinary behavior, with decades of combined experience. Dr. Horwitz is a past president of the ACVB, and Dr. Ciribassi is a past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.<br /> <br /> STEVE DALE is a nationally syndicated pet journalist and radio host who has written numerous books.<br /> "<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Drs. DEBRA F. HORWITZ and JOHN CIRIBASSI are experts and leaders in the field of veterinary behavior, with decades of combined experience. Dr. Horwitz is a past president of the ACVB and Dr. Ciribassi is a past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. STEVE DALE is a nationally syndicated pet journalist and radio host who has written numerous books. <p/>

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