DOGS IN MIND. By Jackie Drakeford.
2014 1st edition. Large 8vo paperback (170 x 242mm). Ppviii,228. Colour photographs.
This is a detailed discussion of dog psychology, and how it can be applied to dog training, as well as correcting behavioural problems. This covers working dogs and pets. Chapters include: Myths and fallacies - popular legends explained; Jobs for the boys - breed-specific behaviour, why you can't train a collie the same way as a mastiff; Training that works - motivational training and why some methods are unsuitable; Sex and the single dog - how reproductive hormones affect behaviour; Food for thought - how behaviour is affected by nutrition and feeding practices; The rescue dog - typical problems explained, what to expect and why the dog isn't grateful; Puppy days - puppy development stages, early training and socialising; Aberrant behaviour analysis - reasons and remedies; The elderly dog - managing behavioural changes in the final years. Originally published at GBP 27.50.
This is a detailed discussion of dog psychology, and how it can be applied to dog training, as well as correcting behavioural problems. This covers working dogs and pets. Chapters include: Myths and fallacies - popular legends explained; Jobs for the boys - breed-specific behaviour, why you can't train a collie the same way as a mastiff; Training that works - motivational training and why some methods are unsuitable; Sex and the single dog - how reproductive hormones affect behaviour; Food for thought - how behaviour is affected by nutrition and feeding practices; The rescue dog - typical problems explained, what to expect and why the dog isn't grateful; Puppy days - puppy development stages, early training and socialising; Aberrant behaviour analysis - reasons and remedies; The elderly dog - managing behavioural changes in the final years. Originally published at GBP 27.50.
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37746
Author | Drakeford (Jackie). |
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Book Code | 37746 |
ISBN | 0992745101 / 9780992745103. (PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 27.50). |
Book Description | Fine unread copy. |
Book Cover | Paperback |
Published Date | 2014 |
Publisher | Skycat Publications. |
Place | Sudbury, Suffolk. |