So much aggression in dogs results from fear, but fear-based problems can become worse if treated incorrectly. This booklet provides a step-by step explanation of desensitizing and counter classical conditioning. It can help you solve minor behavioral problems and prevent serious ones, whether your dog fears include the vacuum cleaner, people with hats, or the stranger at the door. The oh-so-important details related to identifying exactly what triggers your dog, creating a step-by-step treatment plan, monitoring your progress, and why you need to treat the fear and not just your dog's reaction to the fear are covered. This book is on the top ten of the Dogwise book catalog and has helped thousands of dogs and their owners around the country.
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By C. Wilson
Format:Paperback
I knew there would be a lot of baggage involved when I adopted a young greyhound who had been neglected, starved, and beaten prior to rescue. Although his fear did not make him agressive it did pose problems with daily activities: loud sounds, anyone walking behind him on the street, men, angry voices on TV, the clicking sounds from soda cans, cameras, or ball-point pens, anything remotely shaped like a stick...the list of things that completely paralized him went on and on.
My sister, who is active in Aussie rescue, suggested this booklet (she was coping with a rescued fear-biter at the time). The suggestions in this book enabled us both to help our very different animals blossom into the confident, well-mannered, loving, envy-inspiring dogs they are today.
Of special help to me was understanding that 'comforting' behaviour on my part just gave my dog the certainty that there really was something to worry about. As soon as I changed that he began to act less anxious. When rescued he was never supposed to be allowed to be an only dog because of his nervous anxiety and self-destructive coping methods. So when my elder grey passed some months back we worried about regression. Thanks to this booklet he is more happy, playful, and calm than ever before. He even lies tummy-up on the grass a few feet away as my husband swings his golf clubs and works on his game. His utter indifference to a big stick was something I never imagined possible and would never have happened without the wisdom in this little booklet.
Thank you, Ms. McConnell!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Bookwyrm
Format:Paperback
This isn't really a "book" per se, but more of a booklet. It IS filled to the very last page with great information for owners of shy or aggressive dogs. My puppy was a bit shy (not a biter, though, thank goodness), and I used some of the tips in this little book and, lo and behold, I now have a much more confident, happy dog. He still won't walk up to a complete stranger for petting, but he's a lot more tolerant of them coming a little closer without cowering behind my legs. I absolutely recommend this!
By minute's mum
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is really short, but the ideas put forth could be very helpful to anybody with a fearful dog.
I believe the author has really got something here, but I was not able to put it into practice, because I realized my dog is not fearful as I had thought. My dog has a different problem, so I was not able to try out the exercises.
This book does have practicable plans in place for the owner of a fearful dog to work on with their dog.
I believe the author has really got something here, but I was not able to put it into practice, because I realized my dog is not fearful as I had thought. My dog has a different problem, so I was not able to try out the exercises.
This book does have practicable plans in place for the owner of a fearful dog to work on with their dog.
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Not that good, poor value for the cost
this book was written in stilted language, hard to get excited about. For the most part, the ideass here were less than useful and in some cases peculiar. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Harlan Levendis
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Systematic desensitization/ graduated exposure therapy
If you already understand systematic desensitization, then I wouldn't bother with this booklet. This is basically a 25 page overview of how to use the technique using the example... Read more
Published on Nov 2 2010 by Bulldog
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good book
this is a very quick read that helped me a lot with my dog. It has helped me to be a better dog mom & to know how to help my dog.
Published on Aug 26 2010 by cindy martin
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Good info
Just be aware that this is a small booklet, and not an actual book. It surprised me when it arrived in the mail since I was expecting a soft bound book. Read more
Published on April 20 2004
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Elevenpeaks Kennels Recommends this BOOK
If you have a probelm with your pet I would strongly suggest you purchase this book.
It written for the average person to read and understand what is expected of you as the... Read more
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Published on Feb 24 2004 by robert martin
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Well written & easy to understand ...
Fortunately, there are very few overtly aggressive dogs, most dogs act aggressively because they are fearful ... Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004 by Yeoh Siok Kee
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So you have a dog who is scared?
This book is for you if you have a dog that is very cautious because he is scared, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2004 by Bxrmom
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