Dr. Dog's Behavior Solutions Ebook

Dr. Dog's Behavior Solutions

• Walk with a loose leash (no more strained arm muscles from Godzilla leaping to take a bite out of that passing Buick)...

• Bark only to warn you and stop when you say "Quiet!" (After a week your overjoyed neighbors might even bake you brownies)...

• Stop chewing up the couch (so you can sit on it, not sink into it)...

• Greet you and visitors without mauling you (no more torn clothing ... no more embarrassing claw marks)...

• Eliminate OUTSIDE and in a place you designate (no more daily hunts with the shovel and plastic grocery bag)...

• The four things that dogs need like they need air - absolutely critical before you ever consider anything else about your dog's behavior... (page 2)

• The best age to bring a dog into your home and the best days of the week to do it... (page 4)

• Why you should never buy your dog from a pet store (sure to rub a few folks the wrong way, but I'm being totally honest here) ... (page 4)

• Special considerations when buying an older dog... (page 3)

• Beware of the fear imprint! (Learn when a dog is most susceptible and how to avoid making a lasting impression you may long regret.) ... (page 4)

• The four best gifts you can give your dog (and a bonus gift you'll both love!) ... (page 40)

• Exploding the myth that a professional trainer can solve behavior problems (a well-intentioned trainer may even make things worse!) ... (page 7)

• WARNING: Dogs adopt permanent behavior patterns after just one incident. Learn how to avoid the costly mistake of teaching your dog bad behavior without realizing it... (page 5)

• The best behavioral "medicine" you can give your dog. It's not a drug or even a treat. Learn when and what to do and prepare to be astonished by the results... (page 12)

• Use this amazing little "magic trick" to completely eliminate pulling on lead. You'll soon have a dog on a slack leash, no matter how fast you walk or which direction you turn ... (page 80, 81)

• How to get your dog to believe the couch is punishing him for jumping on it. You'll never be the bad guy and your dog will stay off the couch even when you're not home! (page 72, 73)

• Here's a shocker ... Housetrain your puppy in as little as two or three days. (Eliminate the worry, the hassle and the mess!) ... (page 31)

• Oh, the mistakes we make! How to be sure you don't reward your dog for jumping or pulling. It's easy to do but the fix is even easier... (page 69)

• How to select a crate and better still, how to make it your dog's favorite place to hang out... (page 41)

• The simplest and easiest way to instill proper elimination habits and why paper training is the worst possible choice... (page 25, 26)

• How to use tone of voice to get your message across and why certain words (no matter the tone) may confuse your dog ... (page 10)

• Did you know dogs read body language? You'll learn how to use proper body language to reinforce your intent and again, avoid confusing your dog... (page 10)

• How to be the boss WITHOUT physical punishment! (Lots of practical, humane ways to show your dog that you're in charge.) ...(page 11)

• How to think like a dog. Sounds strange, I know, but dogs can't think like humans. So your punishment or reward could be misinterpreted and that can spell bad news for both of you... (page 6)

• The subtle difference between controlling and eliminating behavior. There's a time and place for each and you must get this right to avoid a doggy disaster... (page 14)

• How to ensure your dog is on his best behavior, whether you're home or not... (page 73)

• Dog Psychology 101 - How to distinguish between your dog's dominant and submissive behaviors and how to address each one (something every dog owner needs to know)... (page 27)

• Dirty little tricks breeders play on unsuspecting customers and how to spot these villains and avoid them like the plague... (page 29)

• 18 reasons why a dog chews and how to properly address each one... (page 47-57)

• 12 reasons why dogs dig (some may surprise you)... (page 57-61)

• Why dogs bark and how to train your dog to bark only when you or your property could be in danger...(page 84-101)

• 11 reasons for aggressive behavior and a detailed look at each one ... (page 104-114)

• Why dogs fight - understand how your dog reacts to his environment and eliminate any possible conflicts... (page 119)

• The very worst thing you can do when two dogs fight (never, ever make this mistake)... (page 138)

• The one thing you must absolutely know before attempting to break up a dogfight (get this wrong and you will undoubtedly make things much worse)... (page 137)

• The two most effective ways to break up a dogfight (one demands you think quickly, the other demands you move quickly)... (page 137)

• A simple little tactic that'll keep your dog from being the aggressor and why it works so well... (page 139)

• 18 great reasons why your dog should be an "inside dog"... (page 23-24)

• How to be an observant master and look for clues to help you understand your dog's behavior... (page 20)

• Why dogs eliminate at the most embarrassing times and how to put a quick end to it... (page 27)

• Why putting a dog out to "exercise" serves no useful purpose and can even be a very bad idea... (page 24)

• Soiled carpet again? Why you need to quickly neutralize indoor soils and the best way to do this... (page 35-36)

• Why you should never allow your dog to see you clean up an indoor soil... (page 35)

• Got more than one dog? Want to know who's the culprit soiling the carpet? Use this quick solution to finger the guilty party... (page 39-40)

• How to handle dog bereavement (almost everyone gets this one wrong and the consequences can be long-lasting) ... (page 140)

• When to reward and when to correct (again, timing is everything)... (page 20)

• The only time you should never address your dog by name and why this is a serious mistake ... (page 42)

• Why a healthy sense of confidence and independence is critical to your dog's emotional well being... (page 11)

• Should you neuter your dog? There's more at stake than unwanted litters. You get all the facts...(page 40)

• How to eliminate your dog's separation anxiety (Hint: this has as much to do with what you do when you come home as when you leave)... (page 37, 53)

• Some incredibly stupid things obedience trainers have been telling dog owners to do and why that'll lead to more behavior problems down the road... (page 15)

• Use "clicker training." Your dog is not a laboratory experiment!

• Squirt your dog with water. How would you like a garden hose in the face?

• Use any harsh methods to control your dog. Train your dog. Don't attack him!

• Learn to communicate with your dog so he actually understands what you want him to do. (Hey ... dogs are smart. So use my smart strategies. See the jaw dropping difference for yourself!)

• Use gentle methods that truly strengthen the bond of love and respect between you and your dog.

• Enjoy the double takes from your friends and family as they wonder how that troublesome behavior simply vanished.

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