Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs [Paperback]

Jean Donaldson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2002

Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all-too-common.
Finally, here s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs.
From the author of The Culture Clash, Fight, Dogs Are From Neptune and Oh Behave! this book may just save your sanity and your relationship with your pet pooch.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A totally comprehensive and practical treatment of a common and very serious behavior problem,. Jean Donaldson translates complex animal learning theory into usable procedures without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Anyone who works with dogs will benefit from reading Mine --Suzanna Hetts, PhD, author of Pet Behavior Protocols

Once I started reading it, it quickly became apparent that this book should be mandatory reading material for virtually every dog owner. Brenda s description of the canine language and the contexts in which they occur is very well documented. --Ali Brown, author of Scaredy Dog! Understanding & Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog

About the Author

Author Jean Donaldson has over 30 years experience in dog behavior and training. As the Founder and Director of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, Jean leads a new generation of dog trainers to better understanding of the research and science of canine behavior. Jean s award winning book, The Culture Clash, is a pivotal book in the dog trainer s library because it called into question many sacred assumptions about the origins of behavior and behavior problems. Jean lives in the San Francisco area with her Chow Chow, Buffy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Dogwise Publishing; 1st edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970562942
• ISBN-13: 978-0970562944
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Dogs > Training

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars only dog - human guarding June 23, 2010

By PrincessAdre

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I haven't finished this book yet, and I probably won't, because it doesn't actually address the problem my dog has. This book is only aimed at improving resource guarding against humans. My dog guards from other dogs. Oh well...

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The only and the best book written on resource guarding April 18, 2007

By Angelica Steinker

Format:Paperback

Resource guarding, dogs growling or biting when food, toys, specific locations, etc. are approached is an extremely common problem. Jean explains in easy to understand terms how to modify this problem behavior. A must have for any professional trainer or any owner of a dog that resource guards.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-saving resource June 3, 2008

By Laura C. Collins

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Our puppy was a serious resource guarder from day 1. Initially we couldn't get near her when she had anything, but now we easily "trade," even when she has something she loves. This book describes a nonconfrontational protocol for your dog to respect you and see you as the giver of good things, not as a threat.