Fearful Dog Rehabilitation

Download or read book A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG written by Debbie Jacobs and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Fearful Dog Rehabilitation written by Sally Gutteridge and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a book that helps you truly understand canine fear and learned helplessness? Would you like to help a scared dog but they seem so shut-down and unresponsive? This book will help you. The book is based on the real-life rehabilitation of Holly, the writer's York and puppy farm survivor. It talks about how she arrived, her healing process and who she is now. Along the way, the writer offers advice and insight into true empathy and understanding. You will learn how Holly unpacked and built her confidence in a new and safe home after spending six years as a puppy farm parent dog. The book places focus on how to facilitate an environment where even the most emotional traumatised dog can begin to heal and sparkle, simply because they feel safe, sometimes for the first time ever. Part inspiration and part education, within the book you will learn: Recognition of learned helplessness in a dog. How to properly observe without pressure. Why observation and choices are so important. How to build and reinforce resilience. Tasks for growing self-confidence. The importance of problem solving and enrichment. Why less is more when helping a dog to heal. How important the tiny signs of confidence are. How to coach a fearful dog without adding to their fear. This is a book delivered directly from the heart. You will finish reading it with a round of emotional applause for Holly the tiny survivor. Along the way you will gather a range of genuinely useful and accessible tools, which will aid understanding and empower you to help any scared dog who you encounter. Sally Gutteridge is a bestselling writer, qualified dog behaviourist and partnering founder of canine education resource Canine Principles.

Download or read book Inspiring Resilience in Fearful and Reactive Dogs written by Sally Gutteridge and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #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.

Download or read book Beyond Flight Or Fight written by Sunny Weber and published by Pups and Purrs Press. This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your dog fearful, acting out, or just not fitting in? Maybe your dog is stuck in flight or fight mode. Whether you have taken a fearful dog into your home, or you work professionally to save dog lives, Beyond Flight or Fight will give you the tools to help you gently move your dog beyond flight or fight to a life free of anxiety and filled with what we all want them to have: dog joy. *Use your understanding of how fear works to guide your dog in moving beyond it. *Help your dog think and solve problem behavior. *Launch a fulfilling dog-human relationship. Fearful dogs can be saved and have quality lives, free of anxiety and filled with peace.

Download or read book From Fearful to Fear Free written by Marty Becker and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Download or read book Behavior Adjustment Training written by Grisha Stewart and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Getting Braver written by Kim Mayes CPDT-KA, CTDI and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your dog have a hard time exploring the world around them? Has their fear of things such as other dogs, people, new items, strange noises, etc. caused them to shut down during the learning process? This book focuses on teaching a wide variety of fun, basic tricks that can be taught to any dog, but with specific focus and instruction on how to teach these behaviors to pets that are suffering from fear or anxiety type issues. There are various sections throughout the book, including one with tricks to help your dog develop better coping mechanisms, a section on games to help with the desensitization and counter-conditioning process and a section on tricks to help your dog step out of their comfort zone and guide them to be a braver dog, willing to step out and experience new things. There are even areas within the book where you can chronicle your dog's own personal journey by filling in your personal trick triumphs, explore your difficulties and add pictures of your accomplishments. Through fun tricks and games you will take your dog on a journey to empowerment, which is the most rewarding bonding experience you can share with your dog. This book is for anyone who works with dogs that have fear or anxiety issues, whether it be from abuse, neglect or genetic predisposition. Shelter and rescue workers, foster homes, trainers and most importantly the pet owner who is battling the trials and tribulations of training a fearful new family member can all benefit from learning how to use tricks and games to help your fearful dogs open up and have fun during the training process.