Full Description
The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training and past behaviors may be a complete mystery. In Joel Silverman's Training Rescued Dogs, the author acknowledges the special needs of these dogs and covers the training methods that really work for rescue dogs that hail from animal shelters, breed rescue programs, and humane societies. Joel's training method includes information on: * Where to adopt * Guidelines for adoption success * Housebreaking and Problem Solving * What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after) * Ways to modify undesirable behaviors * And much more!
Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 -- Humane Societies, Animal Shelters, & Rescue Groups (9) Chapter 2 -- Understanding your dog's color (7) Chapter 3 -- Getting Prepared -- A GAME PLAN (10) Chapter 4 -- At the Facility (6) Chapter 5 -- Meeting the Dog (5) Chapter 6 -- The First 30 Minutes Home (5) Chapter 7 -- The First 24 Hours Home (5) Chapter 8 -- The First 30 Days (5) Chapter 9 -- Exposure, Socialization, & Desensitization (27) * Understanding exposure and socialization * Understanding desensitization * Socializing dogs with other dogs and cats * Desensitizing your dog to stationary objects * Desensitizing your dog to moving objects * Desensitizing your dog to people Chapter 10 -- Housebreaking and Problem Solving (40) * An introduction to behavior problems * Resource guarding * Housebreaking * Running out the gate or front door * Jumping on guests * Barking * Separation Anxiety Chapter 11 -- Sit (14) Chapter 12 -- Stay (5) Chapter 13 -- The Word "No" (8) Chapter 14 -- The "Heel" (5)
