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How and Why to Socialize Your Dog or PuppyDear Gwen, Everyone tells me to socialize my new dog. What does that mean and how do I go about it? signed, Dear New Owner, Socialization is a process of getting your dog accustomed to various people, objects,
animals and situations without becoming fearful or aggressive. It is providing the
opportunity for your dog to familiarize herself with these things in a non-demanding
situation. Let her learn from her own experience that other people, dogs, objects, etc. are
not threatening. Allow your pet to approach, investigate and even retreat if she wants to,
at her own pace .Many people make the mistake of trying to sooth their pet when it acts
frightened. If your pet hides under a chair when the vacuum cleaner comes out and you
verbally reassure her, she may interpret this as reward for her fearful behavior. On the
other hand, if you laugh and giggle when she charges at it and attacks, you are also
encouraging and rewarding aggressive behavior. Many pets become fearful or aggressive
because their owners have unintentionally trained them to be that way.
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Manners for the Modern Dog contains down-to-earth advice on housetraining, barking, chewing, digging, separation anxiety and much more! Its concise and easy to follow style makes implementation of the methods described a snap! This book is given to the family of every dog and puppy placed into a home from the San Rafael Guide Dogs for the Blind. To order Manners for the Modern Dog, click Here. For reviews of this book click Here. 
Help! My Dog Has an Attitude: Topics Include: Biting, Mouthing, Growling, Lunging, Dominance, Fighting, Phobias, Fears, Rebelliousness, Territorial Aggression, Play Biting, Socialization, Rough Housing, Possessiveness, Fear Biting, Tug of War, Playing Keep Away, Spoiled Dog Syndrome, Introducing a New Dog or Puppy into the Home, Ignoring the Owner and more! This book covers the causes, cures and prevention of attitude problems in the pet dog. The exercises given show how to build mutual trust and respect between owner and dog. The methods use confidence building, desensitization, and reward training. To order Help! My Dog Has an Attitude, click Here. For reviews of this book click Here.  |
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