Dog Behavior

If you are thinking about getting a puppy or simply want to learn how to train your perfect dog in a happy, positive way, then keep reading. This guide uses a fresh approach which puts strong emphasis on the relationship with the individual dog, informed by breed-specific traits. It contains the distilled information of decades of dog training experience in one master guide with clear, sympathetic, intelligent guidelines for successful dog training.

Calm the Canine Storm isn’t just another dog training audiobook—it’s a lifeline for pet parents navigating the chaos of canine anxiety. Written by renowned veterinary behaviorist Dr. Morgan J. Hale, this science-based and heart-led guide shows you how to recognize what anxiety truly looks like in dogs, understand what causes it, and—most importantly—what you can do to help. You’ll learn how to build a calm environment, structure routines that build trust, and use evidence-backed techniques like positive reinforcement, counter-conditioning, and safe alone-time training.

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and...

Are you ready to raise a confident, well-mannered dog that fits perfectly into your family? This step-by-step, narrator-friendly guide is your complete roadmap to raising a happy, obedient, and emotionally balanced puppy from day one.

Are you frustrated by your dog’s barking, pulling, lunging, or disobedience—despite training classes, endless advice, and countless “quick fixes”? You’re not alone. Across America, dog behavior is spiraling out of control—and it’s not because dogs have changed. It’s because we have. In this groundbreaking book, dog behavior expert Jackie Eckert delivers a powerful wake-up call: the epidemic of misbehavior fueled by misguided training methods, societal myths, and everyday human habits that unintentionally make dogs worse.

Ein herzergreifendes Versprechen, eingefangen in einem Buch, das die Welt aus den Augen eines treuen Gefährten betrachtet. "Hallo, Lebensform auf zwei Beinen", beginnt der berührende Einblick in das Leben eines Hundes, der die Unvollkommenheiten seines Menschen bedingungslos akzeptiert und ihm sein ganzes Leben schenkt.

The most important part of any relationship is open communication, and this is just as true with your beloved canine friend. On the surface, though, dogs can sometimes seem emotionally impenetrable; it’s hard to tell what they want, what they are thinking, and how to communicate with them.

Do you want to dump your dog because he tries to escape your yard? Barks too much? You-know-whats in the house? Doesn’t play well with others? Chewed up your favorite pair of shoes? You wouldn’t be the first person asking to “return” your pet. And dog rescuer Randy Grim has heard every reason under the sun. But before you load Fido into the back of your car, listen to this book. In it, Randy addresses the concerns of dog guardians everywhere by responding to letters that he’s actually received.

You will discover all the proven insider pug secrets you’ll need to have the very best experience with your pug. The pug breed is very unique, as is about to be revealed. Everything is covered from pug history, finding the best pug for you, pug puppies, how to pick the best, and avoid the worst! Pug care and keeping your pug healthy, ensuring great behavior, is all covered. Importantly, pug life stages are all covered from puppies to adolescence, training, to adulthood. This audiobook is a must if you are passionate about the pug.

Nationally recognized, award-winning animal behaviorist and master trainer Bryan Bailey will help you gain the knowledge and tools to activate and deactivate natural impulses and mechanisms in your dog, leading to a harmonious existence and the control you've always dreamed of.

Dogs are wonderful companions. They greet us with wagging tails after a long day, snuggle close when we’re feeling down, and fill our homes with love, laughter, and often a bit of mischief. Their loyalty is unwavering, their joy infectious, and their affection unconditional. This is why, for millions of households around the world, dogs are more than pets—they're family. We feed them, care for them, walk them, and even talk to them as if they fully understand us (and sometimes, we’re convinced they do). This deep bond we share is built on trust, routine, and mutual affection.

The first step in establishing a healthy, happy relationship with your dog is understanding why he behaves the way he does. This entertaining audio program � designed for all ages � will teach you about "dogs being dogs".

This “delightful…compelling” (Scientific American) and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play “will fill you with joy and wonder” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus). Acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of...

"We need to learn dog language so that we can understand what our dogs are trying to tell us, this is the secret of living a great life together”, said Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian dog trainer and author (Lou, 2019). Even though dogs are popularly portrayed as "man's best friend", they aren't anything like us; they are very different from us in terms of their needs, habits, and traits. This is precisely why it's crucial to train your dog; it builds a bridge of communication between the dog and its owner.

Being attuned to your dog’s needs will bring you a long way in fixing their behavior. You can find out what is causing your dog to act up and resolve this in a more constructive way that sets them up to behave better in the future. By putting in a bit of effort today, you will have years of effortless dog rearing, spending less time on discipline and more time on bonding with your dog instead.

"Embrace a journey of companionship and understanding with "Pawsitive Training: Transforming Dog Behavior with Love and Rewards." This audiobook is an essential guide for the discerning dog owner, crafted for those who seek to enrich their lives and that of their furry companions through the art of positive reinforcement.

**“Science Friday” Summer Reading Pick** **Discover magazine Top 5 Summer Reads** **People magazine Best Summer Reads** “A lovely, big-hearted book…brimming with compassion and the tales of the many, many humans who devote their days to making animals well” (The New York Times). Have...

From a new puppy, adopted rescue, or old timer learning new manners, Shoni guides listeners the trivial but monumental Top 11 Insights to The Best Human and Dog Relationship. Includes easy to understand step-by-step daily practices that top dog handlers and trainers around the world implement daily.

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or...

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...