Decoding Your Dog: Explaining Common Dog Behaviors and How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones - Softcover

The definitive, research-proven book on why our dogs do what they do and how we can prevent or solve common canine behavior problems
Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. Dog owners face an explosion of trainers offering a bewildering variety of advice. From rewards to dominance training to shock collars to clickers, there are too many theories peddled by too few trained experts. And still, every year, thousands of dogs are given away by the families that wanted to love them.

In fact, there are scientifically proven answers to nearly every question of dog behavior, answers that could save many dogs and improve the lives of many families. Finally, the board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn.

In Decoding Your Dog, these experts analyze problem behaviors, decipher the latest studies, and correct common misconceptions and outmoded theories. The book includes:
· Effective, veterinary-approved positive training methods
· Expert advice on socialization, housetraining, and exercise
· Remedies for behavior problems such as separation anxiety and aggression
· New breakthroughs in psychopharmacology and relief available for a range of issues

Combining cutting-edge science with accessible and adaptable real-life examples, Decoding Your Dog is a must-have dog behavior guide that will resolve the complaints, answer the curiosities— and ultimately, challenge the way we think about our dogs.

The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are the undeniable authorities when it comes to explaining why our pets do what they do, and also in dealing with the most extreme behavior problems. The ACVB is a professional organization of veterinarians who are board-certified in the specialty of veterinary behavior dedicated to advancing the behavioral health of all companion animals through education and outreach. ACVB members, known as diplomates, have undergone rigorous professional training and scrutiny, publishing peer-reviewed articles, speaking professionally around the country (many around the world) to veterinarians and others interested in behavior topics, and in general demonstrating that they are the leading experts in the field.