Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 1: Adaptation and Learning

by Steven R. Lindsay, Victoria Lea Voith (Foreword)

Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making of this one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants, and counsellors will find this book a benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humane management and control of dogs.
Reflecting the author's extensive work with dogs, this book promises thorough explanations of topics, and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed, tested, and used by the author. More than 50 figures and tables illustrate this unique and significant contribution to dog behaviour, training, and learning.

Genres: Dogs, Animals, Nonfiction

428 pages, Hardcover

First published January 31, 2000

Reviews

[Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a textbook, it reads like a text book! The information is wonderful! And if you can stay awake to read through it, it will certainly give you great ideas as to how to proceed with your clients. - Not light and fluffy reading!

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting but kind of dry

[Vaughan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting parallels on the subject of behavioral modification.

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[Rebecca Lundberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook. Tedious, but chock full of really great information.

[Csimplot Simplot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!!!