Many owners leave the house without considering their dogâ s emotional needs when left alone. Some dogs are fine, some suffer in silence â some become agitated, vocal and destructive. This book gives you the tools you need to teach your dog how to enjoy his own company, before behavioural problems arise, so you can both spend quality time apart.
Many owners leave the house without considering their dogâ s emotional needs when left alone. Some dogs are fine, some suffer in silence â some become agitated, vocal and destructive. This book gives you the tools you need to teach your dog how to enjoy his own company, before behavioural problems arise, so you can both spend quality time apart.
Kate Mallatratt is a member of the International Canine Behaviourists and Pet Professional Guild for force-free training. She is degree-level qualified in Canine Behaviour Management, and runs her behaviour and training business, Contemplating Canines, in East Devon, UK. Kate is a highly experienced trainer and assessor, specialising in errorless learning: a concept she incorporates into problem prevention and enriching the home environment for the family dog. Kate has owned and trained dogs for 25 years, and is passionate about canine nutrition, having fed a raw diet to her dogs for many years. She takes an holistic approach to her own dogs, using homeopathy and chiropractic methods to maintain health and wellbeing.
Inhaltsangabe
Acknowledgements and Dedication Foreword by Nando Brown Introduction 1: What is separation anxiety? Signs to look out for Why prevention is better than cure Why punishment should never be used 2: Managing emotions Exploring emotions Analysing emotions, and how these may outwardly display Managing emotions on departure Establishing solid foundations Building anticipation 3: Building independence Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! Eating for pleasure Food ingredients Fussy eaters Feeding raw bones and bone safety Teaching ‘settle on bed’ Building independence 4: Managing the environment Beds and sleep quality Room temperature Reducing arousal Movement restriction The crate: your dog’s bedroom Scent The sound of music 5: Home alone and happy toolbox Environmental cues Key training reminder KongsTM and other interactive toys 4 Toys Should we feed our dog every time we leave him? Signs that our best friend is happy 6: Assessment and worksheets Comfort evaluation worksheets Appendix: Resources and further reading; references Rogues’ Gallery: the Cast Index
Acknowledgements and Dedication Foreword by Nando Brown Introduction 1: What is separation anxiety? Signs to look out for Why prevention is better than cure Why punishment should never be used 2: Managing emotions Exploring emotions Analysing emotions, and how these may outwardly display Managing emotions on departure Establishing solid foundations Building anticipation 3: Building independence Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! Eating for pleasure Food ingredients Fussy eaters Feeding raw bones and bone safety Teaching ‘settle on bed’ Building independence 4: Managing the environment Beds and sleep quality Room temperature Reducing arousal Movement restriction The crate: your dog’s bedroom Scent The sound of music 5: Home alone and happy toolbox Environmental cues Key training reminder KongsTM and other interactive toys 4 Toys Should we feed our dog every time we leave him? Signs that our best friend is happy 6: Assessment and worksheets Comfort evaluation worksheets Appendix: Resources and further reading; references Rogues’ Gallery: the Cast Index
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