Since 2004 in the UK, the Centre of Applied Animal Ethology (COAPE) has been developing EMRA™, a revolutionary and highly successful way of treating behaviour problems in companion animals. EMRA™ is based on emotional assessment of the individual dog or cat rather than the quasi-diagnoses of behaviour problems of old that have often lead to standardised and unnecessarily complicated approaches to treatment. EMRA™ is a practical, easy to use, yet powerful approach that assists the therapist...

Committed trainers and owners can solve this problem!Treating separation anxiety in dogs is not quick or easy—but it can be done. The successful ingredients are cooperation, commitment and time on the part of the dog trainer and the owners. In this important new book, author Malena DeMartini-Price shares her 5 Phase Treatment Protocol and related strategies to help dogs overcome the fear of being left alone and addresses the trauma it can inflict on both the dog and...

“Sometimes human-dog relationships are simple, unrelated to the emotional lives and histories of either species. But often people acquire and love dogs with little awareness that they might have complex and revealing reasons for choosing the dog or pet they choose, loving it the way they do.”Writing about his own dogs in A Dog Year, Jon Katz became immersed in a larger community of dog lovers and came to realize that in an increasingly fragmented ...

To train your dog effectively, you must establish more than authority and obedience. You must train the dog to want to please you. You must establish rapport. It is upon this basis that the excellent training regimen given in Dog Logic: Companion Obedience is developed. Understanding your dog's natural behavior and responses to the world he lives in is the key to achieving the training results you want. That key is provided in this book and will result for you in a responsive, obe...

Army veteran Jake Black has a new lease on life, thanks to service dog Felix and his trainer, Marcia Banks. Despite a traumatic brain injury, Jake's able to ride his beloved motorcycle again, with Felix in the sidecar. But his freedom to hit the open road is threatened once more when he and his wife are arrested for robbery.Called in to dog-sit, Marcia can't sit idly by. She and her mentor dog, Buddy, set out to clear the Blacks' name, fighting misconceptions about bikers and the n...

What shelter dogs need is obvious—a home. But how do we find all those homes? That question sends bestselling writer and lifelong dog lover Amy Sutherland on a quest to find the answers in her own volunteer work and beyond. The result is an unforgettable and inspiring trip through the world of homeless dogs and the people who work so hard to save them.Rescuing Penny Jane introduces readers to dogs like Alfred, a loony, gorilla-sized Goldendoodle, intent on jumping on absolutely eve...

Learn about the brave dogs who help guard livestock around the world!Wolf populations in the Rocky Mountains have reached recovery goals due in large part to an environmentally friendly method of predator control now in use on western ranches: livestock protection dogs (also called livestock guardian dogs). Although these dogs have been used around the world for thousands of years in primitive systems of livestock production, it’s only in the past four decades that...

Learn how to lead a full and rewarding life with your American Cocker Spaniel Puppy and watch them develop into a mature healthy American Cocker Spaniel!In Fact, if you want to learn all you can about American Cocker Spaniel Puppies, then you've come to the right place!The American Cocker Spaniel is a very loving breed that will be devoted to you throughout their entire lives…Discover...* What to look for in a American Cocker Spaniel owner or breeder* Whe...

Puppies are high energy, curious, and occasionally mischievous. Not only can they wreak havoc on any unsecured items at floor level in your home, but they can also hurt themselves. You’d be surprised what their teeth can chew through. House plants can easily be destroyed, books can be ripped to shreds, and electronic toys and gadgets like remotes can be decimated with chew marks. Inevitably, they will find creative ways to entertain themselves at the expense of your belongings. Before brin...

Warnings about malicious poisoning have been a major concern among dog owners for some time now. You might like to think "it won't happen to me", but it's becoming increasingly clear that the danger lurks right outside our own front door. Laying down bait laced with poison or embedded with razor blades seems to have almost become a trend among dog-haters - and not just in cities. This book gives worried dog owners a well-thought-out, effective training plan to protect their dog and transfo...

"My Great Danes are truly gentle giants in my life and this guide has helped me ensure my dogs are extremely healthy and happy - thank you!" Rhonda Dusenbery, Charlotte, NC."Great Dane Bible thank you - it's become my trusted Great Danes guide, the tips are really helpful and the photos are beautiful." Donna Stilton, Melbourne Australia“Great Danes Bible And the Great Dane is really a well thought out and comprehensive guide to the breed. I use it all ...

***Please Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dogs)***chronicles certified professional dog trainer Lisa Edwards' endearing and entertaining journey to ensure that her household survives and thrives when she introduces her son to her motley pack of animals. As Lisa knows all too well, the dog/child relationship is simultaneously treasured, misunderstood, and sometimes feared. In a twist, Lisa's dog training techniques inevitably seep into how she navigates her first year with b...