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| exposure training for dogs: Dog to Dog Communication Jamie Shaw, 2007-10 Some dogs are friendly with other dogs, and others are consistently aggressive or fearful, no matter the breed.Dog to Dog Communication is a fully illustrated instructional guide that explains the natural and learned instincts that form a dog's temperament, and teaches readers how to apply the right kind of behavioural training methods to ensure a dog friendly companion that will be the toast of the town.This volume also shares case histories of specific dogs who transformed their doggie manners, even when their owners thought all hope was lost. |
| exposure training for dogs: Behavior Adjustment Training Grisha Stewart, 2012 Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) was developed by Stewart to rehabilitate and prevent dog reactivity. BAT builds confidence by giving dogs a chance to learn to control their environment through peaceful means. As you learn how to understand your dog and help him learn to safely get along with people, dogs, and other triggers, you will learn practical ways to keep your dog from being pushed into a reactive state in and around your home and on walks. |
| exposure training for dogs: Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Procedures and Protocols Steven R. Lindsay, 2013-05-31 The Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training series provides a coherent and integrated approach to understanding and controlling dog behavior. In Volume 3, various themes introduced in Volumes 1 and 2 are expanded upon, especially causally significant social, biological, and behavioral influences that impact on the etiology of behavior problems and their treatment. Ethological observations, relevant behavioral and neurobiological research, and dog behavior clinical findings are reviewed and critiqued in detail. Many of the training concepts, procedures, and protocols described have not been previously published, making this book a unique contribution to dog behavior and training literature. |
| exposure training for dogs: Training Your Dog the Weatherwax Way R. Ruddell Weatherwax, 2022-01-04 A training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods. The name “Weatherwax” is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family has trained the original “Lassie” (actually a male named “Pal”), Toto for “The Wizard of Oz,” and also “Old Yeller.” These theories and tactics are applicable to any dog lover and owner, not just those on the big screen! This is a complete guide to dog ownership and basic training manual using the Weatherwax method, which hasn’t changed in almost a century; though Robert has added a few enhancements over the years from his exposure to other great trainers. This book will teach readers to: Learn how to raise and train their dog using an approach customized to their dog’s needs. Understand the correlation between our behavior and our dog’s behavior. Implement techniques that will allow their dog to interact well in all situations. Find answers to the questions that plague the common dog owner. Train their dog the right way—from day one—as well as address any inherited behavioral issues. Send the right message to their dog, even when no verbal commands are being given. Alter the negative reaction their dog may have to certain situations. Understand the most appropriate tools for their own dog and dispel some of the rumors that exist regarding dogs in general. |
| exposure training for dogs: Dog Behavior and Training Lowell J. Ackerman, Gary M. Landsberg, Wayne L. Hunthausen, 1996 Outlines how to train and shape a dog's behaviour, emphasising reward, motivation and training techniques instead of punishment and harsh discipline |
| exposure training for dogs: Overcoming Animal and Insect Phobias Martin Antony, Randi E. McCabe, 2005-06-01 As the makers of blockbuster movies like The Birds, Jaws and Arachnophobia well know, animal fears are the most commonly reported phobias. Some 6 percent of Americans suffer from diagnosable animal phobia at any given time, and 11 percent will experience an episode at some time in their lives. Nearly three quarters of animal phobia sufferers are women, and most symptoms of animal phobia come on in childhood. Since most people with animal phobias experience panic attacks when they encounter certain animals, these fears can cause victims to lose significant quality of life. Fortunately, specific phobias are among the most responsive of anxiety disorders to behavior therapy, the research-proven treatment adapted for self-help readers in this book. Readers first learn about their phobia, where it comes from, what factors influence it, and how best to prepare for treatment. Then they learn to confront and overcome their animal and insect phobia. These techniques are effective and fast. The book includes information about avoiding relapse and helping someone else who suffers from an animal phobia. |
| exposure training for dogs: Handbook of Exposure Therapies David C.S. Richard, Dean Lauterbach, 2011-10-11 Exposure Therapy refers to any clinical intervention in which a client directly confronts a source of fear. Since high levels of anxiety can not be maintained indefinitely, repeated exposure leads to decreased anxiety. This type of treatment is effective with phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic, generalized anxiety, and several other disorders. It's also been found to be effective in helping to treat substance abuse. Although exposure-based treatments have been extensively researched and reported in the literature, there is no single comprehensive treatment of exposure therapies. Writings tend to be limited to larger pieces on treating specific disorders or types of patients. A comprehensive book on the use of these treatments across patient disorders will be of great use to practitioners. The book is divided into three sections: Foundation, Applications, and Issues. Foundation chapters considers theoretical and assessment issues. Applications chapters will discuss research literature on each disorder having been proven to be successfully treated with exposure therapy. Issue chapters will discuss liability issues, false memory syndrome, and the use of computers and virtual reality in exposure therapy.*Covers the broad range of exposure therapies in one comprehensive source*Provides an integrated look at exposure therapy across a variety of disorders*Each such chapter will include a case study*Blends literature review and practice guidelines |
| exposure training for dogs: Puppy Socialization Marge Rogers, Eileen Anderson, 2021-06-23 Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It defines and demystifies the most important thing you can do for your puppy: socialization. The authors don't just tell you what you need to know about socialization. They show you with dozens of photographs and exclusive linked videos (a live internet connection is needed to view the videos). You'll see other owners socialize their puppies under the guidance of a nationally certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. These real-life examples of socialization show you what to do when things go well and when they don't go so well. You’ll learn about: • The magical time. Did you know that there is a special time in a puppy's life when he is primed to accept new things? The authors tell you when that time is, when that socialization window starts closing, and how a little effort by an owner during that time can save heartache later. • Canine body language. Puppies and dogs are talking all the time—with their body language. Learn to tell when a puppy or dog is relaxed and happy, a bit nervous about something, or outright fearful. • Myth-busting. There's a lot of advice out there about socialization and not all of it is good. Some common myths can actually cause a puppy harm. The authors give you the most up-to-date information on puppy socialization and put some harmful myths to rest. • Socializing a puppy during COVID-19. Puppies have so much to get used to: people, environments, noises, and more. The authors provide strategies for keeping humans and puppies safe while socializing puppies, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. • What supplies are needed during socialization. The authors provide checklists of things owners need when socializing a puppy at home and away from home. |
| exposure training for dogs: The Cautious Canine Patricia B. McConnell, 2002 In dogs, 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 [may] improve the quality of your dog's life--and yours--Amazon.com. |
| exposure training for dogs: Overcoming Your Child's Fear of Dogs Stefani M. Cohen, Cathy Malkin, 2020-05-05 ★★★★★ A must read for anyone who wants to help a child overcome their fear of dogs. - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ Amazing step by step guide! T. _________________ Based on decades of experience as a therapist, parenting coach and mother of a child who was afraid of dogs, I developed the Overcoming Fear of Dogs (OFOD) protocol. This is a step-by-step guide for parents (therapists will find it helpful as well) based on exposure therapy using a live dog. ◆ This book provides an easy to understand tool for parents to help their child overcome the fear of dogs. By using exposure therapy and my specifically designed exercises, parents will gradually increase their child's exposure to a real dog and thereby decrease their child's fear and resistance. This book helps parents understand how and why their child is afraid of dogs and most importantly how to help their child face the fear and overcome it. ◆ When a child has a strong fear of dogs it is important to address this fear as soon as possible. There is much to gain when children are able to overcome their fears. They develop self-confidence and self-esteem and feel empowered. Children who face their fears learn coping skills and self-control, two of the biggest predictors of success later in life. In addition, they learn to speak up and ask for help. ◆ By using the method in this book children will become more aware of their feelings and learn to express them clearly. • Mindfulness and relaxation exercises are included in the book to help this develop. • Anxiety and fear create the feeling of being out of control. ◆ My method helps kids feel in control and take back the leash when interacting with dogs. Most children do not outgrow this fear and they need to have supervised brief and positive experiences with dogs in order to feel safe and in control when interacting with them. Dogs are everywhere these days and it is impossible to avoid them. Kids who are afraid of dogs suffer socially and emotionally. They avoid sleepovers and play dates where a dog is in residence. They often refuse to go to a park in case they might encounter a dog. Some children will even endanger themselves by running into the street to avoid a dog. Children are afraid of things they don't understand and this book provides education for parents and children about dogs. The book includes information on how dogs communicate as well as how to read dogs and know when it is safe to interact with them and when it is best to stay away. ◆ My ultimate goal is to enable children to feel comfortable around dogs so their lives aren't disrupted by the fear of them. While the book is designed for parents of children aged 5-12 my method can be used with older children and adults. |
| exposure training for dogs: Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels Reid Bryant, 2019-10-01 With its combination of informative instruction and beautiful photography, this is the only training book you'll need to raise a great dog for home and field. Ronnie Smith Kennels provides trainers, owners, and dog handlers with the most refined, developed, and proven methodology for training a pointing dog. The Smith family has spent two generations working thousands of dogs through a stair-step method of replicable techniques that result in a bird dog that is well adjusted, confident, and driven to fulfill its potential. Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels shares that tradition of excellence and insight with a broader public. A great bird dog is a combination of great genetics, optimal exposure to game, and proven training. This book provides clear, concise lessons that enable owners and trainers to see their dogs as individuals and maximize those individual talents. Yet the lessons go deeper too, illuminating frequent mistakes and the process for correcting them. Written with a keen understanding of how owners go astray, this book allows even a first-time owner the opportunity to work through the phases of training a bird dog. From developing a confident puppy to introducing live birds, this book is an essential reference for both bird dogs and their owners. |
| exposure training for dogs: Train Your Dog Positively Victoria Stilwell, 2013-03-19 Victoria Stilwell, positive reinforcement dog trainer and star of the hit Smithsonian Channel TV show, Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs, explains how to use her force-free, scientifically-backed training methods to solve common canine behavior problems. Victoria Stilwell, America's favorite no-nonsense trainer, has rehabilitated some of the world's most difficult dogs—and now she's revealing her scientifically proven behavioral training secrets for you to use at home. Victoria's all-new training guide shows how positive reinforcement is more effective than other methods: by changing the way your dog thinks, feels, and learns, you can actually encourage your dog to want to behave. With tips and tricks for understanding canine language, harnessing the power of reward-based training, and tapping into dogs' natural instincts, there are no hopeless cases! So get ready to boost your dog's confidence, improve your communication, and build your bond with your best friend today. |
| exposure training for dogs: A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG Debbie Jacobs, 2015-05-06 A guide to the philosophy and techniques for working with fearful, shy or anxious dogs, the book dispels common myths and misinformation regarding fear based behaviors. It provides, in easy to understand language, the most effective and humane ways to handle dogs with fear based behavior challenges. Very useful information and full of resources for shelters, foster care givers, rescue organizations and veterinarians. |
| exposure training for dogs: Decoding Your Dog Steve Dale, Jacqueline C. Neilson, Meghan Elaine Herron, Patrick Yves Melese, Katherine A. Houpt, Leslie Larson Cooper, Lori Gaskins, Gerrad Flannigan, Ellen M. Lindell, Jeannine Berger, Lore I. Haug, Valarie V. Tynes, Mary P. Klinck, Ilana Reisner, Stefanie Schwartz, E'Lise Christensen, Karen L. Overall, Emily D. Levine, Melissa J. Bain, Marsha Reich, Gary M. Landsberg, 2014 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 why our dogs do what they do and how we can prevent or solve common canine behavior problems. |
| exposure training for dogs: Inspiring Resilience in Fearful and Reactive Dogs Sally Gutteridge, 2018-10-20 #1 Amazon Bestseller Does your dog bark at everyone he sees? Are you trying hard to settle your dog on frantic, noisy walks? Do you live with canine reactivity and wish you could turn things around? Are you looking for a solution and guidance to properly help your worried best friend? Here it is. Written by a long-term dog behaviour specialist and founder of Canine Principles, canine education provider, this book will provide all the understanding you need. You will learn: What your dog is trying to tell you. How to communicate in a way that you both understand. How to ensure you are fully meeting your dog's needs. Why your dog acts up and why he can't help it. Why walking your dog might not be the best choice. How your dog sees the world. Why your dog barks at things. Which things scare your dog. Brain work to relax your dog. How to assess your dog's personality. How your dog's brain stores information. Why your dog makes bad choices and how to change those choices for better ones. How dogs experience stress and what we can do to help them. Whether your dog is an introvert or extrovert and how that affects his behaviour. How to change a negative bias to a positive one. Simple solutions to make your dog feel secure. How to teach self-belief and confidence. And much, much more. Whether you are a desperate dog guardian or a professional canine coach looking to expand your training toolkit, this book is an invaluable addition to your bookshelf. |
| exposure training for dogs: Out and about with Your Dog Sue Sternberg, 2009 Does your dog lunge and bark at other dogs? Is your dog out of control on walks or in the dog park? A condensed package full of valuable information -- This book offers training and management tips to help you manage your dog in public and around other dogs. |
| exposure training for dogs: The Other End of the Leash Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., 2009-02-19 Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships. |
| exposure training for dogs: Treating Separation Anxiety In Dogs Malena DeMartini-Price, CTC, 2014-04-21 <strong>Committed trainers and owners can solve this problem!</strong><br> Treating separation anxiety in dogs is not quick or easy—but it can be done. The successful ingredients are cooperation, commitment and time on the part of the dog trainer and the owners. In this important new book, author Malena DeMartini-Price shares her 5 Phase Treatment Protocol and related strategies to help dogs overcome the fear of being left alone and addresses the trauma it can inflict on both the dog and their owners. Trainer handouts, detailed step-by-step training tips and a sample initial interview questionnaire are included.<br><br> <strong>Learn about:</strong><br> • The critical role that “suspending absences” plays in the early part of the treatment plan and how owners and trainers can make this more manageable.<br> • How dog trainers can make the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs a specialized business.<br> • The role that management techniques and medications can play to help support the recommended behavior modification strategies.<br> • How technology, including remote feeding devices and web cams, can be used to monitor a dog’s progress in overcoming his fear of being left alone.<br><br> |
| exposure training for dogs: From Fearful to Fear Free Marty Becker, Mikkel Becker, Lisa Radosta, 2018-04-17 Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from [fear, anxiety, and stress]. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen--Amazon.com. |
| exposure training for dogs: Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly Kellie Snider, 2018-01-09 Learn how to harness the power of worthwhile reinforcement to build safe, friendly behaviors in aggressive dogs. The positive training based, Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT), as described in Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, has proven successful for many pet owners and trainers around the world. As a functional approach to changing aggressive behavior, it offers a humane alternative to desensitization, counter conditioning, and distraction procedures. CAT typically produces long-lasting results in far less time than any positive treatment available, without the undesirable side-effects that are common with punishment procedures. The ultimate outcome is a once-aggressive dog that is now friendly. Inside Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly: Step-by-step instructions for performing CAT with aggressive dogs Understand the normal behaviors of all dogs, of specific breeds, and of your own individual dog How to be awake and aware of your dog’s behavior and your own Discover your dog’s worthwhile reinforcement for safe, friendly behaviors Advice for developing good observation skills and staying on task The issues that can make or break successful aggression treatment: consistency, safety, and follow-through Equipment, handling procedures, and preventing opportunities to practice undesirable behavior When to call a professional |
| exposure training for dogs: Wag Zazie Todd, 2020-03-10 As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today [A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life.—Modern Dog Magazine Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend. Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find: A Check List for a Happy Dog Enrichment exercises How to socialize and train a new puppy How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs Tips for visiting the vet Information on aging dogs Expert interviews with vets and psychologists And so much more! Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another.—Publishers Weekly |
| exposure training for dogs: Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP, 2013-12-10 I’m loving it! Laura has managed not only to write a clear and incredibly important book, she’s really funny too! Her way of writing, the images in her language, and the diagrams make this book really stand out; there’s no way to misunderstand the concepts she’s presenting. —Emelie Johnson Vegh, co-author of Agility Right from the Start Some dogs need a little help. Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that “don’t listen” and “go crazy” don’t live the lives we—or they—want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. Inside you’ll learn how to: - Achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less - Maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry - Know when to call in medical help - “Clean up” unreliable behaviors in both overexcited sport dogs and pets at home - Recognize how fear, aggression, and excitement are variants of the same root problem The conversational tone is both informative and fun—very accessible, and it feels like the reader has a consulting trainer standing at her shoulder! Bring your dog from emotional to thoughtful, and enjoy a calmer, more enriched life with your best friend. |
| exposure training for dogs: Control Unleashed Leslie McDevitt, 2007 |
| exposure training for dogs: Dog Food Logic Linda P. Case, M.S., 2014-02-12 <B>Choosing the right dog food in a world with too many choices</B><BR> Walking down the dog food aisle in a pet supply superstore can present you with an overwhelming number of choices. Reading about dog food on the internet can make your head spin with so many opinions and stories. And judging the content that you find on dog food packaging can be confusing and misleading. How can the average dog owner make an informed choice in accordance with her dog’s age, size and condition? In her latest book, author Linda Case describes how to make logical, evidence-based decisions for what to feed your dog amid all the options available. <BR><BR> <B>You will learn</B><BR> • How pet food marketers appeal to your emotions to persuade you to buy a particular type of dog food.<BR> • To distinguish between scientific, evidence-based information and the anecdotal evidence which is so pervasive—and often misleading—in the dog food arena.<BR> • Is there a scientific basis for dog foods designed specifically for puppies, senior dogs, canine athletes—even various breeds of dogs?<BR> • How to read and evaluate all of the material included on a typical package of dog food from the ingredients and label claims (“Natural,” “Anti-Oxidant,” “Low Fat”),to the Nutrient Analysis and Nutritional Adequacy statements.<BR> • How to avoid choice paralysis and the cognitive traps that can interfere with clear decision making.<BR><BR> <B>What experts are saying about <I>Dog Food Logic</I></B><BR> Pet food is like a religion for many—but now those strong emotional ties can be backed up with fact. Linda Case separates fact from fiction, explains the complex terms and offers a guide to pet nutrition in simple to comprehend language. Unlike other books on this topic, there is no agenda here—except to present facts and then allow pet owners to make their own logical conclusions, letting the kibble drop where it may.<BR> <B>Steve Dale,</B> CABC, columnist Tribune Content Agency; radio host Black Dog Radio Productions and WGN Radio (Chicago); contributing editor USA Weekend; special correspondent Cat Fancy; author Good Cat!<BR><BR> <I>Dog Food Logic</i> is the indispensable guide to the science behind canine nutrition that will help us to make wise, well-informed choices about how and what we feed our dogs. It takes the fear out of trying to understand proper nutrition and will empower us to determine what is best for the health of our dogs.<BR> <B>Claudia Kawczynska, </B>Founder and Editor-in-chief of The Bark<BR><BR> Don’t read this book if you want someone to tell you what to feed your dog. This is a book for people who want to learn, in a reasoned and thoughtful way, how to figure it out for themselves.<I> Dog Food Logic</I> goes way beyond the usual textbook list of nutritional requirements to cover the pet food industry in all its glory: the history, the business, the marketing, and best of all, the science. Case deftly navigates the most controversial topics in pet food and presents the big picture without interjecting judgment about what approach is best. There’s something here for everyone: pet care professionals and dog lovers alike will learn something new from this informative, easy to read, and well researched book.<br> <B>Jessica Vogelsang, DVM, CVJ, </B>author, speaker, and CEO of Pawcurious Media<BR><BR> |
| exposure training for dogs: Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs Sue Sternberg, 2017-02-23 |
| exposure training for dogs: Dogs Are from Neptune Jean Donaldson, 2009-07 In 41 essays the author of the classic work on dog behavior, Culture Clash, helps us understand what really motivates dogs, corrects our wrong-headed notions about canine behavior and explains how to solve problems. Taken from actual case files. Enlightening |
| exposure training for dogs: Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Adaptation and Learning Steven R. Lindsay, 2000-06-23 Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making of this one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants, and counsellors will find this book a benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humane management and control of dogs. Reflecting the author's extensive work with dogs, this book promises thorough explanations of topics, and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed, tested, and used by the author. More than 50 figures and tables illustrate this unique and significant contribution to dog behaviour, training, and learning. |
| exposure training for dogs: Click to Calm Emma Parsons, 2005 Positive Answers for the Aggressive Dog. The dog that bites. The dog that attacks other dogs. The dog who may not survive his own aggressive behavior. What can be done to help these dogs? When Emma Parsons, canine behavior consultant, discovered that her own dog was aggressive, she developed innovative and effective strategies to calm, alter, and re-shape his reactive displays, and those of her clients' dogs. |
| exposure training for dogs: Aggression in Dogs Brenda Aloff, Brenda Aloff's book has become the bible for identifying, understanding, and resolving aggression problems in dogs. Contains detailed training protocols to use in specific types of aggression situations and how to manage the aggressive dog for his safety and the community's. |
| exposure training for dogs: Before and After Getting Your Puppy Ian Dunbar, 2010-09-24 How to raise the perfect puppy A revolution for dogs: Very few dog trainers have not been influenced by Dr. Ian Dunbar’s dog-friendly philosophy. In the 1970s, Dr. Ian Dunbar sparked a dramatic shift in puppy training — away from leash corrections and drill-sergeant adult dog training classes based on competitive obedience and toward a positive approach using toys, treats, and games as rewards for teaching basic manners, preventing behavior problems, and modifying temperament. Before Dr. Dunbar there were no classes for puppy training, very few family dog classes, and not much fun in dog training. His positive approach revolutionized the dog training field, especially puppy training. Raising a great dog: Now, in Before and After Getting Your Puppy, Dr. Ian Dunbar combines his two popular puppy training manuals into one indexed, value-priced hardcover dog training book. In clear steps, with helpful photos and easy-to-follow puppy training milestones, he presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog. Dr. Dunbar’s guide is based around six developmental milestones: Your doggy education Evaluating puppy’s progress Errorless housetraining and chewtoy-training Socialization with People Learning bite inhibition The world at large Fans of The Art of Raising a Puppy, Training the Best Dog Ever, or Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution, will love Ian Dunbar’s Before and After Getting Your Puppy. |
| exposure training for dogs: Puppy Primer Brenda K. Scidmore, Patricia B. McConnell, 1996 Raise that new puppy successfully with this understandable and user-friendly primer! Includes socialization, how to raise a confident puppy, children and puppies, basic obedience/manners, how to praise or correct, crate training, play biting, housetraining, through adolescence and problem- solving (submissive urination, home alone, barking, car sickness, more) |
| exposure training for dogs: Herding Dogs Vergil S. Holland, 1994-10 Herding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual breed and personality as the central focus. Vergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on each phase of training. Special chapters on different personalities of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to reach your maximum potential. Herding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction |
| exposure training for dogs: The Dog Aggression System Every Dog Owner Needs Jackie Ferrier, 2014-10-17 How would your life change if you could improve your dog's aggression? The Dog Aggression System Every Dog Owner Needs includes a science-based, research-driven treatment plan you can adapt to your own particular situation. The plan will get you working on improving your dog's aggression today, plus much, much more. In addition to behavior modification The Dog Aggression System Every Dog Owner Needs reveals other ways to improve aggression such as enriching your dog's environment; what you might change in your dog's diet; what kind of exercise that can help and developing more effective communication skills. Furthermore, there are also prevention strategies, tips, tools and resources to make things easier, along with scientific revelations that will give you a deeper appreciation of your dog. You will learn: What you can do now to prevent aggression short-term and how to improve your dog's aggressive behavior long-term without hurting, scaring or upsetting your dog. How stress and anxiety promotes aggression and what you can do to reduce it. How you can act on certain behaviours before the problems even start! What training can help your dog regulate their emotions better. What signs indicate your dog may need medication. And much, much more! |
| exposure training for dogs: How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves Joan Bailey, 1993 This is more than a training book aimed at the first time owner. According to Bill Tarrant, Field and Stream magazine's gun dog editor, Bailey's book is a stand-up, self-propelling training and dog behaviour book that emphasises the first days of a pup's life in effective training.. In addition, Outdoor Life magazine's hunting dog editor Larry Mueller says, Hopefully Joan's insight into the dog's first year will at last clarify this important subject. The timely thrust of this book is how to accomplish the amazing things that can be done ONLY while the dog is but a baby. If you have a pup, don't put this book aside to read later.. |
| exposure training for dogs: Teaching the Reactive Dog Class: Leading the Journey from Reactivity to the Reliability Emma Parsons, 2014-02-21 Typically, people with dogs that bark and lunge at strangers or other dogs live in a bubble of fear, hopelessness, and frustration. After years of experience working with countless clients and their reactive dogs, and with Ben, her own aggressive dog, award-winning author Emma Parsons (Click to Calm) has found a better way to help even more owners and their dogs: by carefully orchestrating controlled exposures to triggers in a class setting. A whole class full of reactive dogs sounds like a recipe for disaster, but it is precisely the formula of bringing these frazzled owners together with their dogs in one room that makes the class work so well. Emma, her assistants, and her students form a supportive community dedicated to helping each other and keeping everyone safe. Enveloped in empathy, students learn to train their dogs to tolerate progressively greater exposures to their classmates. Teaching a reactive dog class is not for the inexperienced or the faint of heart; the challenges are many, but the rewards are great. In Teaching the Reactive Dog Class, Emma presents an entire six-week curriculum you can adjust to your needs. This blueprint for instructors and staff and for go-it-alone owners of reactive dogs offers: a week-by-week guide to class goals, key concepts, and crucial exercises practical advice about what to do when things go wrong a set of accompanying weekly student handouts of exercises (also available as downloadable PDFs) background and principles every instructor should know guidelines for recruiting, training, and using class assistants special requirements for students detailed recommendations for continuing training once students have completed the class |
| exposure training for dogs: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy Aubrey H Fine, 2015-05-12 In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, the elderly, those receiving palliative care, as well as people with chronic disorders, AIDS, trauma, and autistic spectrum disorders. Additional chapters cover techniques for working with families, in juvenile and criminal justice systems, and in colleges and universities. - Summarizes efficacy research on AAT - Identifies how to design and implement animal assisted interventions - Provides methods, standards, and guidelines for AAT - Discusses AAT for children, the elderly, and special populations - Describes AAT use in different settings - Includes 11 new chapters and 40% new material |
| exposure training for dogs: Brain Training for Dogs Adrienne Farricelli, 2020-01-29 They discovered simple techniques to develop your dog's intelligence...Eliminate bad behavior rapidly and create loving obedient pets... |
| exposure training for dogs: Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals Karen L. Overall, 1997 The book focuses on diagnostic and treatment approaches for the major classes of behaviour problems that are seen in cats and dogs. Each kind of problem, from aggressive behaviour to self-mutilation and elimination disorders is discussed, offering step-by-step guidelines. Contemporary pharmacological treatments are also examined. |
| exposure training for dogs: Canine Enrichment for the Real World Allie Bender, Emily Strong, 2019-11-08 In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors. Aside from the limitations we have to place on a dog in today’s modern, busy world, the biggest constraint to enriching your dog’s life is your imagination! What the experts say about Canine Enrichment: Don’t let the word “enrichment” in the title fool you into thinking that the scope of this book is too narrow or not something you will find valuable. It focuses comprehensively on meeting your dog’s needs and is written in a holistic, science-based, practical, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. I love this book! Ken Ramirez, author of Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement Canine Enrichment is a deep dive into what dogs really need and how we can provide it. It’s a great book for dog lovers who want to go beyond the standard superficialities of “dogs need exercise.” Just the chapter on agency is worth the price of the book! Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB Emeritus, author of The Other End of the Leash and The Education of Will The scope of this book is ambitious and the authors deliver, navigating the subject of enrichment with depth and relevance. Caregivers will gain critically important perspectives and practical information to improve the lives of their animals. Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Utah State University, and founder of Behavior Works, LLC |
| exposure training for dogs: The Trainable Cat John Bradshaw, Sarah Ellis, 2016-09-13 I have to hand it to Bradshaw and Ellis: Once you suss out their basic cat-training philosophy, their methods totally work. -- Slate We often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that cats absolutely must be trained in order to enrich the bond between pet and owner. Full of training tips and exercises -- from introducing your cat to a new baby to helping them deal with visits to the vet -- The Trainable Cat is the essential cat bible for cat owners and lovers. I doubt you'll find a more well-informed or scientific book on cats that better shows you how feline thinking works. -- Times (UK) |
EXPOSURE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of EXPOSURE is the fact or condition of being exposed. How to use exposure in a sentence.
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Definition of exposure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, countable] exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no …
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If you place someone or something in an environment that causes them to experience something, you can call this exposure. Exposure to sun and rain will cause wood to turn gray. In school, you …
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Exposure refers to the state of being subjected to or coming into contact with something, such as risk, danger, harm, or elements in certain environments. It can also refer to the act of revealing or …
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There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun exposure, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
EXPOSURE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of EXPOSURE is the fact or condition of being exposed. How to use exposure in a sentence.
EXPOSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
EXPOSURE definition: 1. the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular…. Learn more.
Exposure - definition of exposure by The Free Dictionary
exposure - presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
EXPOSURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Exposure is publicity that a person, company, or product receives. The candidates are getting an enormous amount of exposure in the media. In photography, an exposure is a single …
exposure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of exposure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, countable] exposure (to something) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no …
Exposure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
If you place someone or something in an environment that causes them to experience something, you can call this exposure. Exposure to sun and rain will cause wood to turn gray. In school, …
Exposure Calculations - US EPA
6 days ago · Exposure assessment is the process of estimating or measuring the magnitude, frequency and duration of exposure to an agent and the size and characteristics of the …
What does exposure mean? - Definitions.net
Exposure refers to the state of being subjected to or coming into contact with something, such as risk, danger, harm, or elements in certain environments. It can also refer to the act of revealing …
EXPOSURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Exposure definition: the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering.. See examples of EXPOSURE used in a sentence.
exposure, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English …
There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun exposure, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
