In this revolutionary approach to dog training, noted pet behaviourist Lachman and journalist Mickadeit turn away from the cruel and ineffective methods of the past and offer advice on how to make every stage of pet-owning joyful and rewarding. Using case studies to explain how behaviour problems can develop and how they be solved and prevented, the authors also address such issues as choosing the breed that is right for the family, dealing with pet rivalry and introducing a new child into the family. ...thoughtful and humane' - The Healthy Dog'
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In this revolutionary approach to dog training, noted pet behaviourist Lachman and journalist Mickadeit turn away from the cruel and ineffective methods of the past and offer advice on how to make every stage of pet-owning joyful and rewarding. Using case studies to explain how behaviour problems can develop and how they be solved and prevented, the authors also address such issues as choosing the breed that is right for the family, dealing with pet rivalry and introducing a new child into the family. ...thoughtful and humane' - The Healthy Dog'