The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behaviour Handbook
Gift type: Pet Care & Training
Perfect pick for: Dog lovers, Trainers, Pet parents, DIY and crafts, Animal psychology enthusiasts
Estimated Price: £11.10
Embrace a compassionate approach to dog training that honours your pet’s emotional well-being. The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behaviour Handbook offers a thorough and accessible guide to force-free training methods grounded in animal psychology.
Written by renowned dog psychology expert Linda Michaels, this handbook addresses a wide range of common and complex behaviour issues in all breeds, providing step-by-step solutions for aggression, separation anxiety, manners, and more. The author’s blend of academic research and real-world shelter experience creates a unique resource that supports ethical dog training without dominance or punishment.
From nutrition and veterinary visits to effective behavioural consultation plans, this book helps pet parents and trainers create peaceful, trusting relationships with dogs. Its careful combination of scientific insight and practical advice makes it essential reading for anyone devoted to kind, understanding canine care.
- Author: Linda Michaels, expert in dog psychology
- Format: Kindle Edition digital ebook
- Category: Pet Care & Training books
- Covers behaviour problems, manners, and training fundamentals
- Includes detailed plans for aggression, separation anxiety, and more
- Scientific yet accessible language suited for professionals and pet owners
- Emphasises ethical, force-free training methods
- Foreword by Dr Marc Bekoff, esteemed ethologist
The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behaviour Handbook is a compelling, expertly crafted resource that stands out in the realm of canine training literature. Linda Michaels delivers a comprehensive manual that intertwines rigorous scientific research with hands-on experience, offering readers practical and kind training strategies.
👀 Read more...What makes this book particularly valuable is its holistic and force-free approach. Michaels challenges outdated, dominance-based training methods, focusing instead on understanding and meeting the emotional needs of dogs. The inclusion of step-by-step treatment plans for aggression and separation anxiety, combined with guidance on nutrition and veterinary care, gives it a well-rounded depth that few training books possess.
Readable for both novices and seasoned trainers, the book balances detailed scientific references with clear explanations. It is not simply a manual but a roadmap for improving the human-dog bond through empathy and respect, positioning it as a definitive must-have for anyone serious about ethical dog training.