Kate Mallatratt is a member of the International Canine Behaviourists and Pet Professional Guild for force-free training. She is degree-level qualified in Canine Behaviour Management, and runs her behaviour and training business, Contemplating Canines, in East Devon, UK. Kate is a highly experienced trainer and assessor, specialising in errorless learning: a concept she incorporates into problem prevention and enriching the home environment for the family dog. Kate has owned and trained dogs for 25 years, and is passionate about canine nutrition, having fed a raw diet to her dogs for many years. She takes an holistic approach to her own dogs, using homeopathy and chiropractic methods to maintain health and wellbeing. Cheryl Murphy is an award-winning professional photographer based in Beverley, East Yorkshire. She specializes in action shots of her favorite subject matter - dogs! Cheryl particularly enjoys outdoor shoots with families, children and pets, using location and natural light to achieve relaxed results. She also has a wide range of experience with studio shoots and works closely with clients to achieve the results they desire. For her first commissioned book project, Home Alone and Happy!, she produced over 80 color photographs. She closely collaborated with the author to ensure that her images accurately reflected the text and conveyed the true meaning of the words.
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Acknowledgements and Dedication Foreword by Nando Brown Introduction 1: What is separation anxiety? Signs to look out for Why prevention is better than cure Why punishment should never be used 2: Managing emotions Exploring emotions Analysing emotions, and how these may outwardly display Managing emotions on departure Establishing solid foundations Building anticipation 3: Building independence Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! Eating for pleasure Food ingredients Fussy eaters Feeding raw bones and bone safety Teaching ‘settle on bed’ Building independence 4: Managing the environment Beds and sleep quality Room temperature Reducing arousal Movement restriction The crate: your dog’s bedroom Scent The sound of music 5: Home alone and happy toolbox Environmental cues Key training reminder KongsTM and other interactive toys 4 Toys Should we feed our dog every time we leave him? Signs that our best friend is happy 6: Assessment and worksheets Comfort evaluation worksheets Appendix: Resources and further reading; references Rogues’ Gallery: the Cast Index
Acknowledgements and Dedication Foreword by Nando Brown Introduction 1: What is separation anxiety? Signs to look out for Why prevention is better than cure Why punishment should never be used 2: Managing emotions Exploring emotions Analysing emotions, and how these may outwardly display Managing emotions on departure Establishing solid foundations Building anticipation 3: Building independence Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! Eating for pleasure Food ingredients Fussy eaters Feeding raw bones and bone safety Teaching ‘settle on bed’ Building independence 4: Managing the environment Beds and sleep quality Room temperature Reducing arousal Movement restriction The crate: your dog’s bedroom Scent The sound of music 5: Home alone and happy toolbox Environmental cues Key training reminder KongsTM and other interactive toys 4 Toys Should we feed our dog every time we leave him? Signs that our best friend is happy 6: Assessment and worksheets Comfort evaluation worksheets Appendix: Resources and further reading; references Rogues’ Gallery: the Cast Index
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