Decoys and Aggression (Hardcover)

~ Stephen Mackenzie (Author)

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Product Description

A good decoy needs to be an expert in canine communication, and needs to know how to use this language to stimulate aggression in the dog. This book explains, step by step, how to understand the canine paralanguage and how to use your own body to communicate with the dog. It then explains the different types of natural dog aggression and how to use its own language to trigger the useful types without being abusive to the dog. Decoys and Aggression also describes drills designed to develop skill in the decoy. Some are designed to be conducted without dogs until the human demonstrates enough body control to work with a live animal without injuring the dog or himself. This book is the first to combine inter-species communication skills with the specific types of aggression known to be useful to police dog trainers. As such, it is essential reading for all decoys, instructors and students alike, as well as for K9 personnel, handlers, and trainers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Detselig Enterprises; 1 edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550591320
• ISBN-13: 978-1550591323
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #315,354 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all decoys and K-9 handlers!!!, April 24, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

Great information for novices and experts alike. Excellent section on reading canine body language and influencing the dog's perception of you by using your body language. I have read and re-read this book many times and have found valuable information every time. This book is essential for all novice decoys, trainers and for anyone who handles dogs that can be aggressive. Get this book, it may save you from being bitten or seriously injured.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be in every dog trainers library, May 10, 2000

By	G. T. Bolzle (U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) - See all my reviews

This book is the best I've seen for teaching decoys to read dogs. The information is great for both novice and seasoned trainer. Prior to training any decoy it is required reading. It's great to see someone who has spent time training dogs not just studying theories. It is well written, clear cut and straight to the point, it's filled from start to finish with useful information.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little insights, May 9, 2009

By	Mark Benjamin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some sections of this book offers some great insights into the behaviour of and interaction with dogs. Other sections seem to cover some very basic material. In addition, the book is quite short and could have gone into a little more depth.