Love Has No Age Limit-Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1891767143 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is on the Animal Behavior Society s Board of Professional Certification and has spoken widely about canine behavior and training in educational seminars and speeches for trainers, veterinary and shelter staff, and the public. She is the author of thirteen books on training and behavioral problems, as well as the critically
Who says you have to get a puppy to create a bond? Adult dogs make excellent pets. Learn exactly what to do from the moment he walks into your home to avoid problems and how to retrain a dog with "issues."
Fabulous Resource Great little booklet for people thinking about adopting an adult dog. McConnell explains how to prepare for your adult dog's arrival, how to help her settle in, how to build a relationship with her, and more. She also briefly addresses some common problems: housetraining, chewing, separation anxiety, etc. The best part of the book is the bibliography at the end, arranged by subject such as "Crate Training," "Barking," "Fearful Dogs," "General Training," etc.McConnell's booklet is brief and introductory; those expecting an in-depth discussion on training a. "OK" according to Carolyn Stancik. Recommended reading by the rescue. I found a few good ideas. It made a lot more sense once he was home and I was trying to figure him out. As with all of these books, this just can't be comprehensive enough to cover the multitude of issues with a new dog. A resident therapist might be able to keep up. That said, I have read through it twice; once before he was adopted, and again after. Hindsight is wonderful! It's a good starting point. I got it pretty cheap, and that always helps with something that may or may not solve your problem. As always, love the . with the perfect combination of academic knowledge and practical experience Dr. McConnell writes with both compassion and clarity, with the perfect combination of academic knowledge and practical experience. I wish every animal shelter could send a copy of this home with every dog that is adopted. I wish I'd had this book when we adopted our first Border Collie 15 years ago.
Yet another outrageous success by Patricia and Karen. Let Patricia and Karen show you how." --Dr. 1. Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. "They say, you can't judge a book by its cover but as soon as I saw the dear old dog on the cover of Patricia McConnell and Karen London's Love Has No Age Limit, I just knew I would love the book. You'll provide love for your new dog, while Drs. Packed with great information, this book will make the transition period from shelter to home a lot easier for you and your dog. I have always been a champion of adopting adult dogs and this book is most certainly a valuable resource for anyone welcomi