Bad Dog to Good Dog: A New Approach to Dog Psychology and Training (Paperback)

by Dr. Quixi Sonntag (Author) "SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE CONFIRMS THAT DOGS (Canis familiaris) evolved from wolves (Canis lupus) between 130,000 and 14,000 years ago..." (more)
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The days when dogs ran without leashes and ate table scraps are long gone.  Most pups today eat in the kitchen, play in the living room, and sleep in humans’ beds at night.  Along with these changes come higher expectations for dogs’ behavior in order to ensure order, safety, and years of fun. Veterinarian and writer Quixi Sonntag teaches readers how to handle the modern needs of their dogs. Focusing on the psychological effects of breed development and conditioning, Sonntag stresses the importance of regular training and offers step-by-step exercises that range from basic to challenging for owners and their dogs to do together.  This is the ideal book for dog owners who want their dogs to be happy, healthy family members.

About the Author
Dr Quixi Sonntag is a veterinarian based in Pretoria, South Africa. Her veterinary practice deals exclusively with behaviour therapy for dogs and cats. She runs a busy dog training school that offers puppy training and rehabilitative and competitive (sport) training Apart from behavioural consultations, she is also involved with animal-assisted therapy (for people) and dog bite prevention education for school children. She lectures to veterinarians, veterinary nurses and pet owners and breeders on a regular basis and writes articles and columns for pet magazines on a variety of health- and behaviour-related topics. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (June 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602390053
• ISBN-13: 978-1602390058
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,121,772 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, December 19, 2007

By	Floyd Jackson (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews

If you have a problem with your dog and are looking to fix it, get this book. I have had several "Bad" dogs over the years that have caused me numerous headaches. This book is a great guide to helping to get your dog to behave. Even if you are new to the dog world, this book will give you, and your dog, the foundation needed for a well-trained, well-mannered animal.