Training Your Dog the Humane Way
In Training Your Dog the Humane Way, Alana Stevenson provides readers with effective, positive techniques to train dogs and resolve behavior problems.
Understand how dogs learn and the best ways to teach them. Teach your dog to come to you, make eye contact, leave and drop objects, sit, stand, lie down, wait at doorways, and stay.
Address common behavior problems humanely, including house-soiling, attention barking, play-biting and mouthing, jumping, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, fear of strangers, inter-dog conflict, resource guarding, introducing dogs to cats, managing dogs with children, and car anxiety.
Train dogs the way they learn best — with kindness and benevolent leadership.
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“This is a great book for dog trainers to recommend to their clients, especially those who doubt the effectiveness of positive reinforcement training.”
~ Chronicle of the Dog 2019, Editor’s Choice, Association of Professional Dog Trainers
“Wags and woofs for Training Your Dog the Humane Way, which educates humans to first be aware of their own behavior, as well as canine behavior and communication, before seeking to shape dogs’ behavior. This approach to training enhances the relationship between human and pet and brings out the best in both species.”
~ Dr. Michael Fox, DVM, author of Not Fit for a Dog! The Truth about Manufactured Dog and Cat Food
“Training Your Dog the Humane Way is a landmark book. Alana Stevenson blends the latest scientific research on who dogs are and what they want, need, and feel with clear instructions for positive, reward-based training. This easy-to-read book is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to have a close and enduring relationship with their best friend.”
~ Marc Bekoff, PhD, University of Colorado, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals, Wild Justice and The Animal Manifesto
“I’m from Hong Kong. I bought your book in a bookstore here. I found this book very useful and what I like most is it’s really easy-to-read, with lots of photos to show how to do the exercises. I introduce this book to my clients as well. Keep up the great work!”
~ Eddie Choi, Dog Trainer, Hong Kong, EddieChoi.com