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CAUTIOUS CANINE - HOW TO HELP DOGS CONQUER THEIR FEARS, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia McConnell (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Distributed by Dogwise Publishing
Edition: 2005 Paperback
, 30 pages
ISBN: 9781891767005
Item: DTB586
Summary: Many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you will improve the quality of your dog’s life—and yours.
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Expanded Description:
Whether your dog is afraid of the vacuum cleaner or defensively aggressive to visitors, using this booklet will result in a happier and better behaved dog.
The Cautious Canine will:
• Help you create a safe environment for your dog and others
• Illustrate that what’s called “aggression” is often fear
• Show you how to identify the subtle “triggers” that elicit fear
• Help you turn your dog’s fear into happy anticipation
• Teach you how to manage “surprises” that could set your dog back
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB is an Ethologist and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has consulted dog lovers for over twenty years. She is the author of ten books including The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs and For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend. Trisha lives on a farm near Madison, Wisconsin and two dogs, one cat and a flock of sheep.
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| Very concise but super helpful., July 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Betsy & Biscuit |
| This book is short, but it's full of great information for people who are struggling to help a fearful or shy dog (like a friend and I were with our own dogs, a SC Wheaton Terrier and a German Shepherd). If you don't have the time or inclination to read a bunch of so-called 'scientific' theory, or you have already found out for yourself that giving harsh corrections to your already-freaked-out dog only makes everything worse, BUY THIS BOOK, READ IT, AND USE IT. In it, McConnell (a really reputable expert) lays everything out in front of you, step by step. Be forewarned: Building a fearful dog's confidence can be a long process, and you will not 'cure' a 'cautious canine' overnight. But the author is consistently encouraging and supportive, points you and your dog in the right direction, and charts out exactly what you need to do to see improvement. The best thing I can say, really, is that this little book made a HUGE difference in the lives and stress levels of two of my favorite dogs in this world -- and it helped us owners calm down a whole lot, too! Biscuit says, 'Thank goodness my mom read this book -- even if she only picked it up because the dog on the cover looks just like me!' |
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| THERE IS HOPE, November 9, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kathy Benson |
| With this book I know I can succeed in making my Pom a normal, happy dog that I can take anywhere. She was abused as a pup and tries to attack anyone before they attack her. I am sure that with the help of this book and my doing my homework with her I can change her around and also change myself. |
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| Not as helpful as I would have expected, November 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kat |
The conditioning information is useful and practical and presented methodically.
However, there is nothing in this book that discusses getting through to a dog that is already freaked out. Some dogs get so stressed that they cannot take treats or play. There's nothing in this booklet about dealing with that type of situation.
If you have a simple problem, great. If you have an advanced problem, this may not help you.
Good, but incomplete. |
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| I love these booklets!, October 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: David B |
I have read most, if not all of Patricia McConnell's booklets. These are must-have books for anyone exposed to shelter, or rescue group dogs. Yet, these books are simple enough, that even the serious, reqular pet owner can get benefit from as well.
As this review is written this little 30 page booklet sells for just seven bucks. People pay more for a cup of coffie that is gone forever in ten minutes. If you have a Cautious Canine, I recommend the Feisty Fido booklet as a companion. Then again, I think anyone, with any interest at all in dog behavior should buy eveything Patricia ever wrote. I almost have...
About the only people that should NOT get this book are what I call casual dog owners. But, I don't think too many 'casual dog owners' are hanging out on Dogwise reading behavior book reviews either! |
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| Just basic information, June 8, 2011 |
| Reviewer: Carly Stevens |
| This book was a waste of a purchase. If you've already looked into stopping separation anxiety - if you've found Dogwise, you probably have - there's nothing new in this book. Spending a couple of minutes on google, asking someone who has dealt with anxiety before, and/or using some common sense will provide you with the same information as this booklet. |
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| Awesome, March 7, 2012 |
| Reviewer: Robin Sockness |
| I can't say enough good things about this book. I keep a stash of them to give to my clients when we work with fearful dogs. This book totally makes sense. |
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| Just the Facts, November 18, 2013 |
| Reviewer: Emmagrace |
| Less than 30 pages but dollar for dollar worth every penny! The beauty is in the brevity! Less is more! Words like: 'Classical Counter Conditioning', 'Classical Conditioning', 'Operant Conditioning' are all used and I am slowly understanding the effects of such...but also the 'simple stuff'i.e.: 'Here's what doesn't work' (and why) are explained! KISS Keep It Simple Silly! I've been training dogs, informally, for 40 years using Punish/Reward (Classical Conditioning). This booklet (and others) are changing the way I think/train...and boy howdy....my dogs are happier!! That's all I know...it just feels better!! A must have! |
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| It Works!!!, February 6, 2017 |
| Reviewer: Danae Knapp |
This booklet is great for owners of fearful dogs. The method McConnell explains is designed to turn your dogs fear into joy. I am using this method on my 4 year old German Shepherd. Although she isn't very fearful, she hasn't been in public much or met very many new people since she was a about a year old. We have only done a few training sessions, but she is doing better! We have gone from about 35 yards away from a stranger to about 10 yards away. Even at that distance, she is very calm. Before, she would bark and growl when a stranger got to close. I would highly recommend this booklet!
**For those who would be concerned, this booklet contains some language** |
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Jelly lives in Lancaster UK and is a Cocker Spaniel.
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