Naughty Dogs: Identifying, Diagnosing, Understanding, and Correcting Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors

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When your dog exhibits bad behaviors such as inappropriate chewing, barking, or jumping up, what causes those behaviors and what can you do to correct them?

As the former owner of three naughty dogs, I had the same questions. My dogs Dax, Shep, and Diesel all had unique issues and difficulties due to their past experiences in life. Through intensive study, and lots of hard work, I was able to correct their behaviors and raise each as a happy, healthy dog that wasn’t a constant source of anxiety, pain, and stress.

In this book, I’ll combine my first-hand experience with these three difficult, but wonderful, dogs along with the expert advice and insight from some of the top dog trainers today. Trainers such as:

Ian Stone – Simpawtico Dog Training
Jason Lake – Prodogz Dog TrainingJoann Neve – Pack Leader TrainingCori Ludemann – Polite Pups Dog Training

…and many more

I’ve interviewed these trainers and gotten them to share their best techniques for correcting different unwanted behaviors your dog may be exhibiting, or could exhibit in the future. Through their advice you’ll develop a bag of tricks to curb your dog’s bad behavior and understand why these behaviors are showing up. We’ll discuss how to reward your dog and what sorts of disciplinary measures work and what ones can backfire.

We’ll also discuss the signs that you and your dog need professional help and how to find the right trainer. Not one method works with every dog, so we offer multiple strategies, allowing you to discover which will work best to solve your dog’s behavior issues.

Remember, there are NO BAD DOGS, only dogs whose owners don’t understand how to properly teach, train, and correct their unacceptable behaviors. If you find yourself owning a “problem dog” then you need to accept the fact that it’s up to YOU to change YOUR mindset, behavior, and correction strategies so that you can help your dog reach their full potential. This book was written for YOU, to help you do just that.

From the Publisher

What Causes Problem Behaviors?

There are many contributing factors to bad behavior, and knowing why your dog is acting out will significantly help correct any unwanted actions. Learn from the experts how age, genetics, or injury could cause mischief in your dog and how factors like boredom, anxiety, and lack of exercise contribute to bad habits. Understanding your dog is the key to breaking through to them, so waste no time studying up and getting to the root of the problems.

Correction Philosophies

Your dog has a specific personality and history contributing to their behavioral issue, so choosing the most complementary philosophy is crucial for long-term success. Read up on the strategies available, including positive reinforcement, clicker training, model-rival techniques, collar aids, and more! Knowing your entire range of options leaves less time for guessing and more time for action.

How You Stay in Control

No matter what behaviors you’re correcting with your dog, it’s imperative that you’re the boss. With so many different techniques and equipment available for maintaining control over your pup, finding the method that works for you may be overwhelming. Fear not! Our experts discuss the various options you can use for effective re-direction and correction, weighing in on the pros and cons of each approach. Whichever strategy you try, you can move forward with confidence and know-how.

Behavioral Reference Guide

There are various bad habits your dog may develop – luckily, our guide covers them all. Take advantage of the behavioral reference guide that explains possible causes for your dog’s specific actions, how it affects them, and the various techniques that may work for each behavior. The more you learn about why your dog is acting the way they are, the more effectively you can handle the problem.

Expert Advice

In writing this comprehensive guide author Marjorie Daley used interviews with five expert professional dog trainers: Ian Stone of Simpawtico Dog Training, Tom Davis of Upstate Canine Academy, Joann Neve of Pack Leader Behavior and Training, Jason Lake Prodogz Professional Dog Training, and Cori Ludemann of Polite Pups Training.

Puppies vs. Adults

Age is an essential factor in choosing the proper strategy for your dog. Learn the key differences in puppy vs. adult behavioral training so you can utilize the methods that will give the best results.

Socialization

Socializing helps combat boredom, release pent-up energy, and build confidence, which can help your dog’s bad behavior. Read up on how to safely and strategically socialize your pup.

When It’s Time for Help

Are you feeling like your efforts aren’t yielding results? Our experts advise when it’s the right time to bring in extra professional help.

Meet The Experts

Cori Ludemann

Cori Ludemann runs Polite Pups Dog Training in Urbana, Illinois. Cori uses a relationship-based philosophy that is based on trust and respect. Consequences match the behavior, whether positive praise or correction. Her work rescuing wild Carolina Dogs has helped her to better understand and work with the fear aggression that is at the heart of many dog problems.

Ian Stone, M.E.T., CPDT-KA

Ian Stone began his professional career with a master’s in education, teaching high school. When he took a break from formal education, he hired on at a big-box pet store and discovered a talent for training both dogs and future trainers. Five years ago, Ian decided to spread his wings and start his own dog training school. He is currently working on his Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) certification.

Jason Lake

Jason Lake became involved in dog training with Dogs for Better Life, an organization that trains service dogs for the hearing impaired, as he was learning how to train a dog for himself. He then became involved in Schutzhund training and learning about the psychology behind successful dog training. Jason works with people to train reactive, competitive, and working dogs. His philosophy is based on understanding how and why dogs learn and how to turn that into a happy, friendly, and obedient dog without using force or punishment

Tom Davis

Tom Davis is the founder of the Upstate Canine Academy of Clifton Park, New York. He started his dog training as a dog walker, where he learned that not every dog responds the same way to a situation. As he experimented and learned, he developed a training philosophy that includes clear, concise communication that both the owner and the dog can understand. His goal is to help owners understand the mistakes that they are making and correct them so that the relationship is healthy, and a dog is not rehomed or euthanized.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ LP Media Inc
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952069041
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952069048
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,947,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,472 in Dog Training (Books)
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