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A fun and accessible manual for all dog parents who want to train their dog with a focus on parenting rather than dominating.
You and your dog are a lot alike. By several behavioral measures, your dog's mental abilities are equivalent to those of a two to three and a half-year-old toddler. Dogs can learn up to 250 words, count from one to five and understand basic arithmetic. Your dog can imitate and understand your behavior and has a sense of fairness. Doesn't it make sense to treat these sensitive, intelligent creatures a bit more like children? Kids--and dogs--raised with kindness and respect grow up happy. And happy is good. Modern Dog Parenting will show readers that yes, you can love your dog and live with him, too.
Dogs (and the people who love them) are tired of the school of dominant, top-dog training. They are looking for a new kind of pack leader: someone funny, enthusiastic, intuitive, approachable, and, above all, effective. And they've found her. Sarah Hodgson rejects dominance-based training and gets astonishing results with a blend of wit, compassion, energy, and proven skills. She communicates instructions clearly, directs behavior compassionately, and rewards success lavishly.
Topics include:
*Understanding the signs your dog is giving you
*Having fun while learning manners
*How to fit your dog into your lifestyle
*How to communicate lovingly and effectively with your dog
Author Notes
A thirty-year dog-training veteran, Sarah Hodgson is an associate certified dog behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Her positive training methods are endorsed by the American Veterinarian Medical Association, the American Humane Society, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, among others. She is a Huffington Post blogger and author of twelve dog-training books. Visit her at ModernDogParenting.com.
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Booklist Review
According to animal-behavior consultant Hodgson, a dog and a two- to three-year-old child have a lot in common: both learn best from positive reinforcement. She begins with a course on Doglish (i.e., dog body language) and then moves on to personality quizzes for both pets and owners. The test results place dogs into social groups (Type A, Party Animal, Laid-Back, 'Head-of-the-Class, Over-Thinker) and owners into types (Comic, Relaxed, Comforting, Unsure). A handy table puts it all together, offering specific tips for each combination. Hodgson moves on to the three secrets of a happy life: food, play, and socialization. The author stresses that even older dogs can learn simple commands and good manners, and she details a five-step plan to change behaviors using rewards rather than discipline. The emphasis here is on learning through play, and Hodgson walks readers through a series of brief, fun-filled lessons. Finally, the author tackles grooming and health issues. Good dog owners, like good parents, love unconditionally as they guide their charges. Hodgson's book supplies the necessary tools and encouragement.--Smith, Candace Copyright 2016 Booklist
Table of Contents
Foreword | p. ix |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Part 1 Like Dog, Like Child | p. 7 |
1 Dogs, Reconsidered | p. 9 |
2 Welcome to Doglandia | p. 31 |
3 Love the One You're With | p. 64 |
4 You Be You | p. 89 |
Part 2 Don't Dominate, Communicate! | p. 115 |
5 Three Secrets for a Happy Life | p. 117 |
6 Lesson Time | p. 145 |
7 Good Manners Start at Home | p. 198 |
8 Embracing Your Dog's Emotional Tornadoes | p. 236 |
Bonus Chapter: A Dog Parent's Guide to Health and Happiness | p. 260 |
Acknowledgments | p. 287 |
Bibliography | p. 289 |
Index | p. 299 |