Congratulations! It's a Dog! Training and Behavior Tips for the Newest Member of Your Family

[back cover] Congratulations! It's a Dog! You're about to introduce a brand-new puppy into your home. Now's the time to ask yourself: "How do we interact with our canine family member so that he and our household will live together happily ever after?" To answer this question you'll need some insights into canine mental capacities, instincts, language, and needs. It's also helpful for you to know how dogs originally diverged from wolves on the evolutionary chain, and to understand what makes them different, not only from humans, but from all other animals. Author Caroline Coile is your ideal guide in helping you understand these issues. She advises on how to identify with your dog, how to communicate what you really want to say to your dog, how to understand what your dog is saying to you, how to motivate your dog to be good, how to introduce your dog to friends and to other animals, how to deal with your dog's fears and aggressive tendencies, and much more. Her informal and entertaining approach is enriched by her expertise. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology with research interests in canine behavior, and has taught college classes in psychology, animal senses, and animal learning. Her insights will help you understand and value your dog as a wonderful family member. Line illustrationsCoile, D. Caroline is the author of 'Congratulations! It's a Dog! Training and Behavior Tips for the Newest Member of Your Family', published 2005 under ISBN 9780764131233 and ISBN 0764131230.