Dogs Behaving Badly: A Practical Problem Solver

by Gwen Bailey (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.25

  This is the essential handbook for any dog owner experiencing behavioural or training problems with their dog or puppy. Written by an well-known dog behaviourist, it contains easily followed advice on a wide selection of common problems, as well as a number of fascinating case histories. Gwen Bailey's Dogs Behaving Badly is a complete, easy-to-use guide for every dog owner. Drawing on over 14 years of experience as an animal behaviourist for a leading animal welfare charity, and experience from running her own practice, she provides sound, practical information on the most frequent behavioural and training concerns of dog and puppy owners. A clear question-and-answer format helps the reader to access the expert solutions, while fascinating real-life case studies demonstrate Gwen's proven, humane techniques for dealing with problem behaviour. Contents include: (1) Aggression toward humans (2) Home alone (3) Sexual frustration (4) Dog fighting (5) Puppy problems (6) Hierarchy issues (7) Chasing concerns (8) Car travel With advice suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds, and illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs, this problem solver will enable any owner to transform even the most unruly of dogs into a happy and obedient pet.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.25

  This popular paperback handbook is essential reading for any dog owner experiencing behavioural or training problems with their dog or puppy. Written by a well-known dog behaviourist, it contains easy-to-follow advice on a wide selection of common problems, as well as a number of fascinating case histories. Drawing on over 14 years of experience as an animal behaviourist for a leading animal welfare charity, and experience from running her own practice, Gwen Bailey provides sound, practical information on the most frequent behavioural and training concerns of dog and puppy owners. A clear question-and-answer format helps the reader to access the expert solutions, while real-life case studies demonstrate Gwen's proven, humane techniques for dealing with problem behaviour. Drawing on over 14 years of experience as an animal behaviourist for a leading animal welfare charity, and experience from running her own practice, Gwen Bailey provides sound, practical information on the most frequent behavioural and training concerns of dog and puppy owners. A clear question-and-answer format helps the reader to access the expert solutions, while real-life case studies demonstrate Gwen's proven, humane techniques for dealing with problem behaviour. Content includes advice for both inside and outside the home: stopping aggression toward humans, leaving your pet home alone safely, sexual frustration and fighting in dogs, hierarchy issues, chasing concerns and the pitfalls of car travel. With advice suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds, and illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs, this problem solver will enable any owner to transform even the most unruly of dogs into a happy and obedient pet.