Fear and anxiety in dogs
Understanding, Prevention and Treatment
Pages: 192
Photos & Diagrams: 150
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN: 978-0719841125
What’s inside?
Description
This book looks at understanding, preventing and ultimately treating common behavioural issues found in pet dogs, with the help of real-life case studies and illustrated step-by-step training guides.
Covering a range of issues, such as fear of noises, reactivity towards other dogs and people, separation anxiety and trips to the vets, this fully illustrated book is suitable for concerned dog owners, anyone working with dogs in a professional capacity or those with a genuine interest in canine behaviour.
Learn how to recognise and resolve your dog’s emotional challenges using science-backed, compassionate techniques.
What To Expect
Life for the fearful dog is often miserable and distressing and owners are usually at their wits end, feeling frustrated, upset and confused. But with the right sort of help and advice, things can improve. In fact, the good news is that dogs don’t have to spend their lives feeling frightened and anxious. We can influence their behaviour by guiding them and managing the triggers that prompt their fear, help them access coping strategies and, through positive reinforcement, we can teach them alternative behaviours that feel good and are incompatible with fear and anxiety. How to accomplish all that and formulate an integrated and holistic treatment plan is all covered and I have interspersed it with full colour illustrations, feature boxes, short stories about real-life cases and step-by-step guides so it’s possible to dip in and out without feeling committed to reading it all in one go.
Problematic Behaviours Tackled
Reactivity and fear aggression
Fear of noises
Separation anxiety disorders
Fear of people/strangers
Fear of other dogs
Fear of the veterinarian and the vet clinic
Generalised anxiety disorder
REVIEWS
Packed with practical advice on preventing, identifying and managing anxiety disorders in dogs. This is essential information for dog owners who want to understand their dog better and for everyone who works with dogs.
Dr Marianne Dorn, The Rehab Vet
BVM&S, PG.Cert SART, MIRVAP, MRCVS
I learned such a lot from this book and I think every dog owner should read it. This book provides you with all of the essential knowledge you need to have a happy and well behaved dog. Please don’t assume that it’s only for anyone who is experiencing behavioural issues with their dog. So much unwelcome behaviour can be avoided by having an understanding of why and how it starts in the first place. The author has a very clear and engaging style and offers a real insight into dog behaviour as well as sensible and practical help to those looking for specific advice. I can’t recommend this book highly enough for anyone who owns or is planning to own a dog in the future.
Joanne Tarling
Dog Owner
This book is an essential read for anyone who works with dogs or anyone who owns a dog. It gives a really clear and insightful look why dogs behave the way they do when they are fearful or anxious. The case studies and tips are easy to understand and are an excellent aid in helping us know what we can do to help them. I will be recommending this book to all of my friends and customers.
Tracy Chapman
Dog Trainer, Dog Photographer and Owner
If you are looking for a book with insight into fearful and anxious dog behaviour look no further. This book is well written in a clear and informative manner and packed with really useful information from recognising the signs of anxiety, to guides on how to implement coping techniques successfully. A must for both the dog owner and professionals working with dogs.
Kim Sacker
Registered Veterinary Nurse