The Dog Behavior Problem Solver: Step-by-Step Positive Training Techniques to Correct More than 20 Problem Behaviors

by Teoti Anderson

Overview

Life with a dog can bring companionship, fun, and joy. Life with a badly behaved dog can bring frustration and heartbreak. Behavior problems are often cited as the main reason for owners’ abandoning their dogs to shelters and surrendering them to rescues, but many of a dog’s problems can be resolved by a caring owner who’s willing to devote a little time to positive training. In The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, seasoned trainer Teoti Anderson shares her knowledge and experience with dog owners, offering insight into why dogs do what they do while showing owners how to implement reward-based training with their dogs in clear, easy-to-follow steps.

INSIDE THE DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEM SOLVER:

•A professional’s take on canine behavior and misbehavior to help owners better understand their dogs.

•The author’s training philosophy and how she applies it with her canine clients.

•The importance of using positive, or reward-based, training to build and strengthen the dog/owner bond in the process of eliminating unwanted behaviors.

•A detailed study of the most common behavior issues that dogs exhibit, along with a step-by-step positive-training solution to each of these behaviors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621871156
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/08/2015
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	623,247
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Teoti Anderson, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, has been training dogs for nearly 30 years. She is the owner of Pawsitive Results, LLC, in Lexington, SC and is the author of several dog training books, including the Dogster Ultimate Guide to Dog Training. She also has a radio show, "Get Pawsitive Results" on Pet Life Radio, is a regular columnist for Modern Dog magazine, and has appeared in Southern Living, New York Times, DogFancy, Puppies USA, Whole Dog Journal and other national publications. A popular workshop presenter, Anderson has given presentations to pet owners and other canine professionals across the US and in Japan. Anderson is the past president of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and also serves as a consultant on canine training and behavior for local and national dog rescue organizations.

Table of Contents

Part I A Look at Behavior and Training 5

1 What Is Problem Behavior, and What Causes it? 10

2 Training Philosophy and Methods 26

Part II Common Behavior Problems and Solutions 61

3 Aggression 70

4 Barking 96

5 Begging 104

6 Carsickness 108

7 Chasing/Herding 112

8 Chewing 118

9 Digging 124

10 Escaping 128

11 Food Stealing 140

12 Humping/Mounting 146

13 Ignoring Cues/Forgetting Training 150

14 Leash Pulling 154

15 Jumping Up 160

16 Mouthing/Nipping 164

17 Phobias 168

18 Potty Problems 174

19 Separation Anxiety 188

20 Shyness 194

21 Whining 203

Resources 210

Glossary 211

Acknowledgments 212

Index 214

Photo Credits 223

About the Author 224