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Wag : the science of making your dog happy / Zazie Todd ; foreword by Dr. Marty Becker.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Books, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: xi, 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781771643795
  • 177164379X
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- Happy dogs -- Getting a dog -- How dogs learn -- Motivation and technique -- The vet and grooming -- The social dog -- Dogs and their people -- Dogs and children -- Time for walkies! -- Enrichment -- Food and treats -- Sleeping dogs -- Fear and other problems -- Seniors and dogs with special needs -- The end of life -- Safe dogs, happy dogs -- Checklist for a happy dog.
Summary: "A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch. Did you know that seemingly noiseless electronics may be upsetting your dog? Or that letting her sniff the breeze is one of the best gifts you can give her? Wag bridges the gap between human and canine by demystifying the inner lives of dogs to share evidence-based advice for making them happy. Acclaimed blogger Zazie Todd distills the latest canine science and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog--which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend."-- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 636.7 T636 Checked out 06/17/2024 33111009815735
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 636.7 T636 Available 33111009631314
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction 636.7 T636 Available 33111009004116
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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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Happy dogs -- Getting a dog -- How dogs learn -- Motivation and technique -- The vet and grooming -- The social dog -- Dogs and their people -- Dogs and children -- Time for walkies! -- Enrichment -- Food and treats -- Sleeping dogs -- Fear and other problems -- Seniors and dogs with special needs -- The end of life -- Safe dogs, happy dogs -- Checklist for a happy dog.

"A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch. Did you know that seemingly noiseless electronics may be upsetting your dog? Or that letting her sniff the breeze is one of the best gifts you can give her? Wag bridges the gap between human and canine by demystifying the inner lives of dogs to share evidence-based advice for making them happy. Acclaimed blogger Zazie Todd distills the latest canine science and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog--which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend."-- Provided by publisher.

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