Dog Behavior

A lively and revelatory journey through the evolution of caretaking on Earth, from animal parents to modern-day humans, making the case that caring for children and each other made us who we are Poison frog fathers carry tadpoles on their backs. Killer whale grandmothers hunt to feed their adult...

In her book Understanding Behavior: The Human Effect, Lynne Marie draws on her years of experience as a canine behavior specialist to offer no-nonsense, easy-to-follow techniques to help you teach your dog. With humor and remarkable insight, Lynne explains the human’s role and the dog’s perspective as well as misconceptions of each. This audiobook will help you maximize your teaching efforts while forging a strong and loving bond with your canine companion.

Cat behavior and the behavior of dogs puzzle the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lead to dogs and cats losing their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Fun, practical, and eminently informative, ComPETability briefly looks at the biological, evolutionary, and behavioral differences between cats and dogs to devise strategies for owners that enable the two species to live in harmony within the same household.

The United States is home to 78.2 million owned dogs, and 28 percent of owners own more than one dog while 12 percent own three or more. That means more furry love for owners, but also can create a howling mess over that (GRRRR!) new canine friend. From conflicts over favorite toys and chew bones to sharing time with a favorite human, adding new pets rubs fur the wrong way and creates hairy situations for everyone - including you.

Discover why you were always afraid of a monster under your childhood bed, why people truly believe in their “lucky” lotto numbers, and more with hundreds of quick facts, research-based explanations, and challenging quiz questions on everything from the psychology of our ancient ancestors to...

In this collection of 28 "riotously funny and outrageously honest" true-life tales, author Joni B. Cole manage to mingle low moments with high comedy; and social awkwardness with social observation.

The title essay was inspired when the author went to the bookstore and noticed all the best sellers about adorably naughty dogs. At first resentful of these other writers' successes, Cole eventually realized she had her own bad-dog story to exploit....

Looks at each dog element archetype individually, exploring their personality strengths and weaknesses, emotional defaults, how they react under stress, what makes them happy, and their potential physical ailments and conditions Offers holistic practices to help support each elemental...

Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, the award-winning author of A Dog Like Daisy, delivers another heartwarming must-read middle grade novel for dog lovers. Equal parts funny and poignant, this book from the point of view of the service dog, Zeus, is perfect for fans of Max and A Dog Called Homeless...

When your dog exhibits bad behaviors such as inappropriate chewing, barking, or jumping up, what causes those behaviors, and what can you do to correct them? As the former owner of three naughty dogs, I had the same questions. My dogs Dax, Shep, and Diesel all had unique issues and difficulties due to their past experiences in life. In this audiobook, I’ll combine my first-hand experience with these three difficult, but wonderful, dogs along with the expert advice and insight from some of the top dog trainers today.

In this charming collection of nineteen stories, you can't help but fall in love with the unlucky fawn who is saved by a nursing home, the troublesome rabbit who warms her way into a new family and the good (German) shepherd who comforts the sick. These are stories of hope, humor, triumph...

Learn to recognise what's on your dog's mind. What does it really mean when they roll over and show you their tummy? And why do they sometimes chase their own tails? Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this audiobook reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviours...

Stephen Kuusisto was born legally blind - but he was also raised in the 1950s and taught to deny his blindness in order to "pass" as sighted. Stephen attended public school, rode a bike, and read books pressed right up against his nose. As an adult, he coped with his limited vision by becoming a professor in a small college town, memorizing routes for all of the places he needed to be. Then, at the age of 38, he was laid off. With no other job opportunities in his vicinity, he would have to travel to find work.

Mike Daisey worked at Amazon.com for nearly two years during the dot-com frenzy of the late nineties. Now that his nondisclosure agreement has expired, he can tell the real story - one that blends tech culture, hero worship, cat litter, Albanian economics, and venture capitalism into a surreal cocktail of delusion.

Discover the fascinating world of dogs with this fun and informative book for kids and adults. This book has everything you need to know about your furry best friend, from the history of dogs and their role in human society to the different breeds and unique characteristics.

The key to seamless and effective training is good communication, so you and your dog can live together in complete harmony. Without consistent and open communication, you increase the chances of bad (and even dangerous) things from happening. So, how can you effectively teach your beloved best friend respect and boundaries? Get them Lucy Williams’ Dog Training Guide for Beginners. In this comprehensive guide, you and your kids will learn how to train your dog or puppy by following simple, step-by-step instructions!

Did you just get a new puppy and have no idea how to train your pet? Do you have a problem with saying “no” to your pup and establishing clear rules and boundaries? If that’s the case, you need to learn how to train your puppy! This audiobook will teach you everything there is to know about pup psychology and how to properly socialize your pups. The key to a good relationship between the two of you is respect, love, and clear boundaries. Even if you have an older dog, or you just rehomed one that needs additional training, this audiobook will come in handy!

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to teach your pooch to trust you and follow your commands while ensuring that he’s confident and happy. This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train your puppy in his crucial years. Your puppy’s first few years of life are the most important and creating a foundation that you can later build upon is essential for your dog’s happiness. In this easy-to-understand dog training guide, you will see exactly how to build that foundation.

Miriam Schneider ist seit über 25 Jahren leidenschaftliche Hundeliebhaberin und verfügt damit über die besten und hilfreichsten Tipps rund um das Thema Hunderziehung. In diesem Hörbuch zeigt Sie Schritt für Schritt auf, wie auch Sie das Verhalten Ihres Hundes besser verstehen und ein Meister der Hundesprachen werden können.

In this book, we’ll explore some of the most common, curious, and downright delightful behaviours animals display—especially the ones that might make you stop and go, “Wait… what?!”

INCLUDES A FOREWORD READ BY PAUL SHAFFER! Prepare yourself for every step of the dog adoption process and make your new best friend’s life the happiest and healthiest it can be with these fostering and adoption tips and tales from dog-loving expert Victoria Schaffer. Adopting a dog and making...