Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

Todd, Zazie

ISBN 10: 177164379X / ISBN 13: 9781771643795

Edité par Greystone Books, 2020

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Synopsis :

As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today

"[A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life."-Modern Dog Magazine

Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend.

Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find:

• A Check List for a Happy Dog
• Enrichment exercises
• How to socialize and train a new puppy
• How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs
• Tips for visiting the vet
• Information on aging dogs
• Expert interviews with vets and psychologists
• And so much more!

"Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another."--Publishers Weekly

À propos des auteurs: Zazie Todd is a social psychologist, certified dog trainer, and founder of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology, where she writes about everything from training methods to the human-canine relationship. She also writes a column for Psychology Today and has received the prestigious Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Article in 2017. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats.

Dr. Marty Becker--also known as "America's Veterinarian"--is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers and serves on the Board of Directors and as Chief Veterinary Correspondent for the American Humane Society.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy
Éditeur : Greystone Books
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket