Do Dogs Need Shrinks? [Paperback]

Peter Neville (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1992

A pet behavior expert describes the problems--commonplace, incredible, even hilarious--that can occur with pets and suggests sensible, workable plans for alleviating most types of troubling behavior.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

British animal behaviorist Neville shares moments in the "working life of a dog shrink" in this cheerful and charming guide to treating problems mundane or extreme. First, he summarizes the conventional information about canine evolution, behavior and natural skills, throwing in plenty of anecdotes and incidental asides (we learn, for example, that the largest recorded litter consisted of 23 puppies, born to a foxhound). Then, like a fused Ann Landers and Doctor Doolittle, he attends to correspondence from dog owners troubled about everything from excessive barking and housebreaking infractions to canine cannibalism and self-mutilation. Sensibly and often humorously, Neville prescribes specific, practical plans that testify to his understanding of both dogs and humans. Although some animal-welfare workers may disagree with the author's stance against "unnecessary" neutering, he serves the pet population well by explaining how to reform those canine criminals otherwise destined for the pound.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Citadel Pr (July 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806513322
• ISBN-13: 978-0806513324
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,298,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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