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HOW TO RIGHT A DOG GONE WRONG: A ROADMAP FOR REHABILITATING AGGRESSIVE DOGS
by Pamela Dennison (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Alpine Publications
Edition: 2005 Paperback, 208 pages
ISBN: 1577790758
Item: DTB850
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Summary: A roadmap for rehabilitating any dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a puppy that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends.
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"How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong" will help anyone with a dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a young dog that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends. Readers will gain an understanding of the causes of aggression and the various ways of dealing with it. Finally, they will learn a step by step program of rehabilitation that has been used successfully on hundreds of dogs, large and small, in all breeds.
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How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; A Roadmap For Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs
Pamela Dennison, a dog trainer and certified animal behavior consultant, writes what she knows. After her adopted 1 year old Border Collie "Shadow," turned out to be aggressive toward humans, Dennison sought methods to rehabilitate her dog. Within 18 months, Shadow had earned his Canine Good Citizen certificate and Dennison had gained skills and expertise that have allowed her to help other people use positive methods to help their aggressive and reactive dogs.
Rehabilitating an aggressive dog takes work. "There are no magic potions, special tools, complicated training methods or mysterious mumbo-jumbo gimmicks I can give to you to work with your aggressive dog," Dennison writes. She explains that punishing aggression just suppresses behavior - and the aggression may eventually be expressed in other ways.
Her solution is a program of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, desensitization and counter-conditioning that changes the way the dog reacts to situations that once provoked aggression toward people or other dogs.
Before that program can be established, however, the dog must know some foundation behaviors, including name recognition, eye contact, a solid recall, heel on a loose leash, accept touching and a few others. The author gives clear, step-by-step instructions on training these behaviors. She then explains how to design a desensitization program - "a slow but extremely effective process."
Because she's been through this herself, Dennison writes with compassion for the owner of an aggressive dog and places no judgment on owner or dog. In addition to the rehab program, she also provides suggestions for handling real-life issues using the foundation behaviors she suggests, such as taking your aggressive dog to the veterinarian, or dealing with guests coming to the door.
Dennison presents her advice clearly and patiently and even manages to infuse humor into this serious topic.
Janine Adams,
Seen in Dog World, April 2006
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| The First Step to Rehabilitating a Reactive Dog, February 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Stephanie |
I highly recommend this book as the first book to read for rehabilitating a reactive dog. Pam thoroughly reviews the foundation behaviors that are a must before setting your dog up for more difficult situations. Not only is the importance of the foundation behaviors reviewed and explained but she summarizes more advanced practices and other behaviors.
What I like best about this book:
- Teaching of the foundation behaviors
- Importance of goal setting and tracking progress
- Examples of how to track your progress
- Reminding the reader that this is a long process and take your time
- Set your dog up for success |
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| Highly recommended, January 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Amy Flanigan (www.civilobediencedogtraining.com) |
| This is a fantastic resource for owners of aggressive dogs; as a professional trainer, I frequently recommend this book because it's easy to read, well laid out, and very instructive. The author explains and emphasizes the need for positive reinforcement (as opposed to punitive methods) when working with aggressive dogs. I love Dennison's use of 'protected contact' for proofing in the later stages of behavior modification. My only complaint about the book is Dennison's disagreement with the use of head collars like the Gentle Leader; many owners have poor timing and poor skills, especially in the beginning, and wearing a head collar may mean the difference between a bite an a near miss. Overall, however, a wonderful book that I'll continue to recommend again and again. |
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| for those 'special' dogs, November 1, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Vilma Briggs, MD |
| Well organized, structured, stepwise approach to dealing w/ a troubled dog. Very clear and complete. If you love a dog who has 'special needs' or 'issues' - this book has the techniques you need. After workign thru this program and learning these skills, you will know that you CAN indeed help him feel secure and happy again, with no need for growling/biting. Highly recommended, easy to read. |
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