Bark!

Bark!

The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog

Warren, Cat; Todd, Zazie

Greystone Books,Canada

10/2024

288

Dura

9781778401367

15 a 20 dias

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Part 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Science of Fear
Myth-busting fearful dogs
The idea of hope

Chapter 2: Fearful Fido
A tucked tail and a tight jaw
The stress system
Bite inhibition

Chapter 3: Making a Difference
Feeling safe
Staying safe
To be or not to be a safe person

Chapter 4: Why is my dog afraid?
The multiple causes of fear and anxiety
Pandemic puppies
Potential medical issues
Tips to prevent fear

Chapter 5: Training a fearful dog
Learning to like something
How to do Counter conditioning
Desensitization
Learning to do something
Relaxation

Chapter 6: Keeping your fearful dog happy and exercised
Meeting your dog's needs
Activities and sports
Fun and play
The risk of running

Chapter 7: Understanding the role of medications
When to see a vet or veterinary behaviorist
The role of psychotropic medications
Nutritional and other complementary approaches

Part 2
Chapter 8: Wallflowers and other bashful beasties
Wallflowers and shrinking violets with people
Bashful beasties with other dogs
A common approach

Chapter 9: Thumps, bumps, and bangs
Fear of loud noises
Training dogs to not fear noises
Coping in the short term

Chapter 10: Needles and Thermometers
Don't touch me
Choosing a veterinarian
Training that helps

Chapter 11: Don't leave me!
Boredom or...?
Desensitization for separation anxiety
It takes a village

Chapter 12: Grrr, keep away from my my stuff!
Is that guarding?
Loving that approach
Drop, leave it, and emergencies

Chapter 13: Turning, turning
Compulsive behaviors
Fetch, fetch, but don't chase the light
What to do while you wait for help

Part 3
Chapter 14: Getting help
Coping with a fearful dog
Seeking help from professionals
Rehoming and euthanasia
Working with dogs

Chapter 15: Fearful Fido No More
Fear in dogs and in people
Not on our own
A slow approach

List of Figures
Acknowledgements
References
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anxious dog;reactive dog;agressive dog;fearful dog;stress in dogs;separation anxiety;dog anxiety relief;dog training;fear free dogs;dog behavior;positive training;dog psychology;pandemic puppy