Home alone and happy!
Home alone and happy!
Essential life skills for preventing separation anxiety in dogs and puppies
Mallatratt, Kate
David & Charles
06/2019
96
Mole
Inglês
9781787115590
15 a 20 dias
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Acknowledgements and Dedication 4
Foreword by Nando Brown 5
Introduction 7
1: What is separation anxiety? 11
Signs to look out for 11
Why prevention is better than cure 13
Why punishment should never be used 21
2: Managing emotions 22
Exploring emotions 22
Analysing emotions, and how these may
outwardly display 32
Managing emotions on departure 32
Establishing solid foundations 38
Building anticipation 38
3: Building independence 40
Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! 40
Eating for pleasure 43
Food ingredients 48
Fussy eaters 50
Feeding raw bones and bone safety 50
Teaching `settle on bed' 52
Building independence 52
4: Managing the environment 59
Beds and sleep quality 59
Room temperature 62
Reducing arousal 63
Movement restriction 64
The crate: your dog's bedroom 64
Scent 69
The sound of music 66
5: Home alone and happy toolbox 72
Environmental cues 74
Key training reminder 74
KongsTM and other interactive toys 74
Toys 75
Should we feed our dog every time we
leave him? 75
Signs that our best friend is happy 83
6: Assessment and worksheets 84
Comfort evaluation worksheets 84
Appendix: Resources and further reading; references 87
Rogues' Gallery: the Cast 89
Index 96
Foreword by Nando Brown 5
Introduction 7
1: What is separation anxiety? 11
Signs to look out for 11
Why prevention is better than cure 13
Why punishment should never be used 21
2: Managing emotions 22
Exploring emotions 22
Analysing emotions, and how these may
outwardly display 32
Managing emotions on departure 32
Establishing solid foundations 38
Building anticipation 38
3: Building independence 40
Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! 40
Eating for pleasure 43
Food ingredients 48
Fussy eaters 50
Feeding raw bones and bone safety 50
Teaching `settle on bed' 52
Building independence 52
4: Managing the environment 59
Beds and sleep quality 59
Room temperature 62
Reducing arousal 63
Movement restriction 64
The crate: your dog's bedroom 64
Scent 69
The sound of music 66
5: Home alone and happy toolbox 72
Environmental cues 74
Key training reminder 74
KongsTM and other interactive toys 74
Toys 75
Should we feed our dog every time we
leave him? 75
Signs that our best friend is happy 83
6: Assessment and worksheets 84
Comfort evaluation worksheets 84
Appendix: Resources and further reading; references 87
Rogues' Gallery: the Cast 89
Index 96
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dog training; puppy training; behaviour; dog behavior; chewing; barking; separation anxiety; animal behaviour; behavioral problems; pet advice; tips for dog problems; canines; pet remedy; life skills; anxiety; destructive behaviour; leaving dogs alone; boredom in dogs; problem behaviour; going to work; dog at home; while at work; how long alone; dog alone; dog toys; therapy for dogs; how to stop dogs chewing; stop barking; stress free dog; hubble and hattie; UK dog trainer; Kate Mallatratt; force free dog training
Acknowledgements and Dedication 4
Foreword by Nando Brown 5
Introduction 7
1: What is separation anxiety? 11
Signs to look out for 11
Why prevention is better than cure 13
Why punishment should never be used 21
2: Managing emotions 22
Exploring emotions 22
Analysing emotions, and how these may
outwardly display 32
Managing emotions on departure 32
Establishing solid foundations 38
Building anticipation 38
3: Building independence 40
Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! 40
Eating for pleasure 43
Food ingredients 48
Fussy eaters 50
Feeding raw bones and bone safety 50
Teaching `settle on bed' 52
Building independence 52
4: Managing the environment 59
Beds and sleep quality 59
Room temperature 62
Reducing arousal 63
Movement restriction 64
The crate: your dog's bedroom 64
Scent 69
The sound of music 66
5: Home alone and happy toolbox 72
Environmental cues 74
Key training reminder 74
KongsTM and other interactive toys 74
Toys 75
Should we feed our dog every time we
leave him? 75
Signs that our best friend is happy 83
6: Assessment and worksheets 84
Comfort evaluation worksheets 84
Appendix: Resources and further reading; references 87
Rogues' Gallery: the Cast 89
Index 96
Foreword by Nando Brown 5
Introduction 7
1: What is separation anxiety? 11
Signs to look out for 11
Why prevention is better than cure 13
Why punishment should never be used 21
2: Managing emotions 22
Exploring emotions 22
Analysing emotions, and how these may
outwardly display 32
Managing emotions on departure 32
Establishing solid foundations 38
Building anticipation 38
3: Building independence 40
Mealtime training: feed him and leave him! 40
Eating for pleasure 43
Food ingredients 48
Fussy eaters 50
Feeding raw bones and bone safety 50
Teaching `settle on bed' 52
Building independence 52
4: Managing the environment 59
Beds and sleep quality 59
Room temperature 62
Reducing arousal 63
Movement restriction 64
The crate: your dog's bedroom 64
Scent 69
The sound of music 66
5: Home alone and happy toolbox 72
Environmental cues 74
Key training reminder 74
KongsTM and other interactive toys 74
Toys 75
Should we feed our dog every time we
leave him? 75
Signs that our best friend is happy 83
6: Assessment and worksheets 84
Comfort evaluation worksheets 84
Appendix: Resources and further reading; references 87
Rogues' Gallery: the Cast 89
Index 96
Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.
dog training; puppy training; behaviour; dog behavior; chewing; barking; separation anxiety; animal behaviour; behavioral problems; pet advice; tips for dog problems; canines; pet remedy; life skills; anxiety; destructive behaviour; leaving dogs alone; boredom in dogs; problem behaviour; going to work; dog at home; while at work; how long alone; dog alone; dog toys; therapy for dogs; how to stop dogs chewing; stop barking; stress free dog; hubble and hattie; UK dog trainer; Kate Mallatratt; force free dog training
