Second edition -- revised and expanded!
The book Monty Sloan, Wolf Park’s Wolf Behavior Specialist, called “The best book ever written on the subject of wolfdog care, training and socialization” and about which Ian Dunbar, animal behaviorist and renowned dog book author raved, “A must-read for anyone who shares their life with any canine, wolfdog or not” is now available in a completely new, revised and expanded edition.
Living with Wolfdogs provides invaluable information for everyone from novices to experienced wolfdog owners. Now with 22 pages of additional information, photographs and great new tips and tricks.
Original Chapters include:
What to Consider When Considering a Wolfdog; Compatibility/Integrating Your Pack; Skittishness/Socialization; Housebreaking; Containment for your Canine Houdini; Training; Dominance Challenges; the “Home Alone” Wolfdog; and more. The Resources section includes a listing of helpful books, videos and magazines, wolf centers and rescue groups, registries and internet resources.
New information includes:
- How to introduce a new member to your existing canine pack, including the “rag wipe” and “parallel walking” techniques
- How to properly introduce your pup to adults and children
- The importance of socialization with other canines
- How to use desensitization to help your wolfdog overcome her fear of specific sounds
- A great technique for introducing your wolfdog to the crate
- How to train your wolfdog to potty when asked
- Additional housebreaking tips and tricks
- Additional containment diagrams and ideas
- Expanded section on nipping/mouthiness including new techniques and what to teach kids
- What is a true alpha? The leadership program you need to know about!
- How to teach “not now”
- How to teach your wolfdog to sit to greet visitors
- An expanded Resources section
