Many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you will improve the quality of your dog's life-and yours.

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Patricia B. McConnell

Pets & Animal Care

McConnell Publishing Limited

Help your new bundle of joy get off on the right paw with a puppy training book that you can afford and have time to read. With all the basics from potty training to socialization, this little book can prevent many serious dog problems and make your first year together more fun than you ever imagined. Whenever any of our trainers or behaviorists gets a new puppy, this puppy training book comes right back off the shelf for use as a daily reference. It's that full of essential information. This book is used in many puppy socialization classes, and it is a very popular part of veterinarian puppy packets.

Puppy Primer

Patricia McConnell

Brenda K Scidmore

Figure out if your dog suffers from genuine separation anxiety or just bad manners. Then learn how to keep her happy and your home safe while our are gone. Better yet, learn to prevent problems in the first place!

I'll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety.

McConnell Ph.D., Patricia B.

Create order out of canine chaos in your multi-dog home by understanding canine behavior and using positive reinforcement. Manage multiple dogs at meals, on walks and in the dog park.

Feeling Outnumbered?: How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household

London PhD, Karen B.

A dog who barks and lunges at other dogs when out for a walk is embarrassing and potentially dangerous. Using these pet-friendly, positive reinforcement techniques you ll soon be able to relax and enjoy your walks.

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog

&lt;!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536902279 -2147483648 8 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Times; mso-fareast-font-family:Times; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --&gt; Trainer favorite! Engaging, humorous and easy to follow, the updated Puppy Primer is packed with positive reinforcement tips and tricks, special topics and more. This updated and expanded version of our best-selling Puppy Primer is used by thousands of trainers across the U.S. New dog owners love it because it provides clear and concise information that makes training effective and fun. It's tone is upbeat and encouraging, yet it is chock full of even more useful information that every puppy owner needs. What's new? Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it s almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners especially important in today's economy. It's the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo! Expanded sections/special topics include: - Socialization - Positive Reinforcement - House Training - Crate Training - Handling/Collar Touch - How to Stop Unwanted Behavior - Helping Puppies Conquer Their Fears - How Play Teaches Obedience and Emotional Control - How Not to Play! - Lots of New Tricks and Games - Adolescence Exercises include: - Sit - Down - Stand - Come - No Jumping Up - Walking Side by Side - Games like Fetch, Find the Toy, etc. - Take It/Drop It - Puppy Pause (Precursor to Stay) NOTE TO DOG TRAINERS: The Puppy Primer is designed as a guide for puppy classes based on positive training methods. Join hundreds of professional dog trainers across the country who rely on this book to help set the standard for excellence in puppy training

McConnell, Patricia

Scidmore, Brenda

Who says you have to get a puppy to create a bond? Adult dogs make excellent pets. Learn exactly what to do from the moment he walks into your home to avoid problems and how to retrain a dog with "issues."

Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog Into Your Home

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The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

Puppy Primer

I'll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety.

Feeling Outnumbered?: How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog

Puppy Primer

Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog Into Your Home