Ethical Pet Training
Ethical Pet Training
How to promote good behaviour in our dogs, horses and cats, without using aversive techniques
Available from Amazon as a paperback and eBook.
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Many training techniques and tools are designed to cause fear, pain and discomfort - that's the way punishment works. Although it can be shown to stop behaviour, it can have many side-effects; and there are much kinder alternatives, that are equally effective.
Reward-based training isn't without it's complications, but ultimately it promotes good behaviour by making both the experience and the outcome a happy one for our pets. Whether you have a dog, horse or cat, this book will guide you through all the reasons why reward-based training is preferable to training that involves aversive stimuli, coercion and punishment.
5 star review on Amazon:
"This is a great book and should be read by all pet owners, it’s not just for dogs and covers horses and cats. Really enjoyed reading and learned something along the way." - Ian K
Our Emotional Dogs
Our Emotional Dogs
How to understand your dog's emotions and improve their training
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We live with dogs, and play with them, and train them - but how much do we really understand them? What are they really thinking and feeling? This book is an exploration of dog emotions, and our emotions, and what that means for the care and training of our canine friends. As well as asking 'What are emotions?', this book also shows that our dogs are sentient, conscious beings. Parts two and three of Our Emotional Dogs include personal reflections from dog owners and dog professionals.
Reviews:
"This is a really unusual book full of true-life stories of people introducing dogs into their homes and how both they and the dog coped. I found it really interesting to compare experiences with other dog owners." - Lisa S
"Sarah is a fantastic dog trainer and her knowledge of canine behaviour really shines through in this book. Definitely well worth reading." - Katie A
"Very interesting insight into our dog's behaviour and how they might be thinking. It helped me understand how I could change things for the better." - Paul
Help! My Dog Has Issues
Help! My Dog has Issues
How to understand your dog, and find solutions to their problem behaviours
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Help! My Dog Has Issues is your guide to canine psychology, and dog-owner psychology (since we make up half of the team). This book covers everything from your dog's genetic ancestry, to the common causes of 'bad' behaviour. There's a ten-point plan to work through, to help you create solutions that are right for you and your dog.
This second edition of Help! My Dog Has Issues, has three new sections which focus on complex and distressing problems: grumpiness towards other dogs/ people/ animals etc when on a walk; separation anxiety; and toilet-training issues.
Praise for Help! My Dog has Issues:
"This is a gem of a book for anyone with a dog, or even thinking about getting a dog. Sensitively written, Sarah really helps you see the world from your dogs point of view as well as your own, making understanding their behaviour so much easier, shedding light on problems which otherwise can be difficult to figure out. Great practical advice on finding a way forward for you and your dog. Highly recommended!" - Dawn M
How to Cope with your Puppy
How to Cope with your Puppy
A Guide to the Behaviour and Training of Puppies and Young Dogs
Available as a paperback and Kindle eBook, via Amazon.
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Welcoming a puppy into our life is exciting, but the reality of living with a puppy or young dog can prove a little stressful at times.
This book will help you avoid some common pitfalls, and offers advice about what to do when things go wrong.
This second edition includes a question and answer section covering puppy problems - from biting during playtime, and running off on walks, to weeing in the house, and eating their own poo...plus many more issues!
5 star review on Amazon:
"This book has been a great help with our now 6-month-old pup. Highly recommended." - RG
Any questions?
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