Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs

by Pat Miller

Overview

Here is your road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in pet dogs. Beware of the Dog offers a wide-ranging look at all types of aggression and the way these troublesome behaviors develop. It explains the latest protocols for evaluating and dealing with the problems of aggressive dogs from classical conditioning to operant conditioning, and prescribes management strategies that really work. Written in an easy-to-understand style that meets the needs of trainers as well as the motivated dog owner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617811937
Publisher:	Dogwise Publishing
Publication date:	09/28/2016
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction 1

Section I Thoughts on Aggression 3

1 Aggression: What It Is; What It Isn't 4

2 The Gift of Growl 11

3 Listen With Your Eyes 16

4 Alpha Schmalpha 30

5 Stress, the Root Cause of Aggression 39

Section II Working with Aggression 45

6 Socialization 46

7 Upper-Level Management 54

8 Modifying Aggressive Behavior 63

Section III Aggression: Classifications, Discussions and Practical Applications 82

9 Classification of Aggression 83

10 Fear Aggression 86

11 Touch/Handling Sensitivity 97

12 Predatory Aggression 106

13 Resource Guarding: Dog-Human 116

14 Resource Guarding: Dog-Dog 127

15 Aggression in a Multi-Dog Household 136

16 Reactive Rovers 147

17 Idiopathic Aggression 155

18 Professionals: Finding One/Being One 159

19 Rehoming Responsibly 162

20 Be Your Dog's Advocate 167

Appendix: Where to Find Professional Help 173

Glossary 182

Recommended Books and DVDs 186

About the Author 190

Index 192