Zazie Todd

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The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

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Produktbeschreibung

A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Greystone Books, Canada
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 424g
• ISBN-13: 9781771643795
• ISBN-10: 177164379X
• Artikelnr.: 57392193

Autorenporträt

Zazie Todd is a social psychologist, certified dog trainer, and founder of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology, where she writes about everything from training methods to the human-canine relationship. She also writes a column for Psychology Today and has received the prestigious Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Article in 2017. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Falling for Dogs Learning about Dogs
1 Happy Dogs Spotting a Happy Dog Good Animal Welfare Understanding Canine
Behavior The Needs of the Individual Dog The Importance of the Human-Animal
Bond
2 Getting a Dog Biology and Loving Dogs How Fashion Affects the Dogs We
Choose Animal Welfare and Other Considerations All about Puppies:
Socialization Is Key Pet stores and problem behaviors The power of more
socialization All about Rescues and Retirees Be realistic about the dog
you're getting How to Apply the Science at Home
3 How Dogs Learn An Introduction to Animal Learning Non-associative
learning Associative learning Classical conditioning: learning from Pavlov
Operant conditioning: learning from Skinner Dog Training: The Link between
Training Methods and Behavior The Risks of Electronic Collars The Benefits
of Reward-Based Training Puppy classes How to Choose a Good Dog Trainer How
to Apply the Science at Home
4 Motivation and Technique Learning about Dog Training Technique What
Motivates Dogs: Food, Praise, and Other Rewards Social contact with humans:
petting versus praise Should we use a clicker in training? Training
Techniques: The Importance of Timing Training Techniques: The Importance of
Play How to Apply the Science at Home
5 The Vet and Grooming Reducing Stress at the Vet Using food Should You
Spay/Neuter Your Dog? Grooming The Value of a Health Care Community Dental
Care How to Apply the Science at Home
6 The Social Dog What Does Play Look Like? The play bow Why Unstructured
Play Is Important for Dogs Dog parks Pet siblings: negotiating with other
animals The importance of companionship How to Apply the Science at Home
7 Dogs and Their People Dogs and Attachment to Humans Canine Neuroscience
and Dogs' Preferences for People and Food Do Dogs Understand Human
Emotions? How People and Dogs Interact How to Apply the Science at Home
8 Dogs and Children The Benefits to Dogs of Interacting with Children How
to Recognize When a Dog Is Anxious around Children Teaching Children to
Interact with Dogs Preparing Dogs to Interact with Children How to Apply
the Science at Home
9 Time for Walkies! The Benefits of Walking-for Dogs and Owners The Human
Connection in Dog Walking Why Letting the Dog Out in the Yard Is Not a Walk
Dog-Related Issues that Affect Dog Walking How to Apply the Science at Home
10 Enrichment The Importance of Enrichment The Value of Sensory Stimulation
Dog Sports and the Human-Animal Bond How and Why to Add Enrichment How to
Apply the Science at Home
11 Food and Treats What Dogs Can Eat: The Evolution of Modern Metabolism
Dogs and Diet The Truth about Treats The Problem of Overweight and Obesity
in Pet Dogs A word on predatory behaviour How to Apply the Science at Home
12 Sleeping Dogs What Science Says about Co-sleeping with Dogs
Understanding Dogs' Sleep Patterns How Much Sleep Do Dogs Need? The
Alertness of Dogs The Role of Sleep The Relationship between Sleep and
Learning Why Animals Twitch and Whimper while Sleeping How to Apply the
Science at Home
13 Fear and Other Problems Fear Aggression Separation Anxiety Resource
Guarding House-Training Issues It's Worth Getting Help How to Apply the
Science at Home
14 Seniors and Dogs with Special Needs What Happens to Dogs as They Age?
Dogs with Special Needs Making accommodations for hearing and visual
impairment Making accommodations for physical impairment How to Apply the
Science at Home
15 The End of Life The Lifespan of Dogs Making End-of-Life Decisions Gather
evidence Know that decision-making can be difficult Euthanasia: What to
Expect Preparing Pets for the Death of a Companion Planning for the
Unexpected How to Apply the Science at Home
16 Safe Dogs, Happy Dogs How To Promote Good Animal Welfare Checklist for a
Happy Dog
Notes Acknowledgments