A happy, loving do will be a friend for life. But coping with a dog with behavior issues can be frustrating and, at times, dangerous. If you are concerned about your dog's behavior, you need reliable help-fast. The Dog Behavior Problem Solver is your key to resolving many of the most common behavioral concerns found in dogs. In this new revised second edition written by dog-behavior expert and certified trainer Teoti Anderson, this must-have resource is packed with sound, down-to-earth advice, and above all, effective instruction that will turn your problem pooch into a well-behaved member of the family. You'll find a wealth of positive training techniques that will help you eliminate undesirable behavior while strengthening your bond. Inside you'll find: Authoritative, professional advice to help you understand why your dog behaves the way he does. How to use positive, reward-based methods, such as clicker training, to teach foundation behaviors as you build the essential bond upon which all training is based.
Detailed step-by-step solutions for a host of problems from aggression, barking, and begging to separation anxiety, shyness, and whining. Case studies based on real dogs and how positive training helped them overcome their behavioral obstacles.