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by Patricia B. McConnell (Author) "There he is, sitting at the window, looking for all the world like his heart will break if you drive away without him..." (more)
Key Phrases: Separation Anxiety, Home Soon, Sterile Beef Bone (more...)
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This booklet explains the difference between dogs who truly have separation anxiety and those that merely misbehave and the describes a behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems. A treasure chest of ideas for keeping your dog happy in your absence, this booklet can help prevent and treat both minor and severe behavioral problems related to dogs being "home alone." Clear and understandable, this easy to read booklet is written for anyone who wants to leave the house knowing that their dog is happy and their house is safe.

About the Author
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin researching communication between people and dogs. She is the owner of Dog's Best Friend, Ltd., which offers family dog training classes and treatment for serious behavioral problems, where she and Dr. London specialize in the evaluation and treatment of aggression in dogs. She is Assistant Adjunct Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin, teaching "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/ Animal Relationships." Co-host of Wisconsin Public Radio's "Calling All Pets", Dr. McConnell gives advice about behavior problems on over 110 radio stations across the country. She is the behavior columnist for the BARk magazine and a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology. Currently she is working on a book for Ballantine/Random House titled "The Other End of the Leash, comparing human behavior to that of our four-legged best friends. She can be found either nestled within a pack of four dogs, one cat and a flock of sheep, or traveling to give speeches and seminars around the country.

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  • Paperback: 36 pages
  • Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd (June 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1891767054
  • ISBN-13: 978-1891767050
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for dealing with AND preventing separation anxiety, March 17, 2004
My new puppy didn't have a full-blown case of SA. But she barked incessantly everytime I left her alone in the house, which needless to say drove the neighbors nuts. By following the techniques in this book, I was able to replace the habit of barking with the habit of chewing on a specific treat - a kong filled with peanut butter in her case - so that now she actually looks forward to my leaving the house. It wasn't a change that happened over night. It took about a month to train her, but it was well worth it. The advice in this book is incredible, but it does require patience, especially if your dog is already displaying behavioral problems (such as chewing on things in the house or barking).

I think this book is helpful for anyone who has guilty feelings when leaving their dog alone. Whether your dog has behavoiral problems or not, this book can give you advice on how to turn your daily departure from the house into a positive experience.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Effective! Intentionally short. , March 13, 2006
By J. Jardell "MtnKjn" (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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Patricia McConnell knows how little time many of us have which is why she makes this series of books only 30 or so pages long. She is direct and to the point to solve your training problem without lots of fluff and cute little dog stories. When we have a dog training issue very few of us have time to read a novel on how to solve it. I for one want to cut to the chase and start solving the problem right away. The methods used in this book are clear and easy to apply and they work. My dog has stopped destructive chewing when I'm away and is clearly much happier. Thank you Ms. McConnell (oh and Daisy my APBT thanks you too) A few reviewers gave these books a low rating because they are short. Amazon clearly indicates how many pages this book has and it's priced accordingly.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good start if your dog has Separation Anxiety, July 23, 2004
By A. Bellis "LuvMySibes1971" (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a good start if your dog has mild Separation Anxiety. This gives you the first few things that you can try and gives you a good understanding about Separation Anxiety. If you try everything in this book and it does not help your situation, try the book "The Dog That Loved Too Much" and see your vet.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Yes, helpful
This little booklet helped me assure myself that my dog does not have separation anxiety. I did use the suggestions about giving her a Kong to slurp and lick peanut butter from... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jean Roxanne Seley

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful only for certain populations
It pains me to give anything by Patricia McConnell less than 5 stars. However, after adopting my beagle mix, who turned out to have strong separation anxiety, this little volume... Read more
Published 4 months ago by citywulf

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good
Overall this is a good refrence book to keep handy as review incase you forget something. Most of the things in here we had heard before
Published 4 months ago by Justin

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Length
I bought this book after adopting a rescue dog. The book was helpful and added some insight to our dog's behavior although most of it I had already read online. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Rhoads

2.0 out of 5 stars Rip off
For $11, I thought I was getting a BOOK. This was a big pamplet, maybe more like a booklet. Not worth $11. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. West

4.0 out of 5 stars Separation anxiety counter conditioning
I bought this little booklet because I have had a dog in the past who had problems with separation anxiety, so I already know I don't know what to do to help such a dog. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Marelius

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about separation anxiety
This is an excellent book...The author is very straightforward and doesn't waste her time (and the readers) with fluff... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Home Run for McConnell
This is very helpful for anyone who has or is considering getting one of the "velcro" dog breeds, anyone who has a dog and comes home to destruction, anyone who works all day but... Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. L. Fough

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quick read
This book is brief and small but I liked that because it contained a lot of good information and gave me some great pointers to do right away. Read more
Published 16 months ago by SimbaMom

4.0 out of 5 stars Helped me
I bought this because my little rescued Dog has/had Seperation Anxiety and so was trying to read up on anything that I could. It had some useful information.
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