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STRESS IN DOGS - LEARN HOW DOGS SHOW STRESS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
by Martina Scholz & Clarissa von Reinhardt (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Edition: 2006 Paperback, 137 pages
ISBN: 9781929242337
Item: DTB909
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Summary: Learn how to identify and resolve more than 30 signs of stress in dogs and help your dog live a longer, happier life. Includes dozens of full color illustrations.
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Expanded Description:
Nominated for Care and Health Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America
Human medicine has long recognized the health implications of stress on our physical and mental health. Dogs feel stress too. Learn how to identify and resolve more than 30 signs of stress in dogs and help your dog live a longer, happier life. Simple, sensible solutions for both the professional and concerned dog owner. Includes dozens of full color illustrations. Click here to view an excerpt.
What reviewers are saying...
DOG WORLD
“This book was originally published in German in 2003. The English translation is very readable, presenting some extremely valuable information. It starts with a technical explanation of the physiology of stress in dogs… The book then dedicates itself to descriptions of signs of stress... The list of potential stressors is an interesting one that could help a dog owner understand that she might be unwittingly stressing her dog. The final third of the book is devoted to the authors’ anti-stress program… If you’re concerned that your dog might be stressed this book can help you… It’s easy to understand and full of examples. You could be doing your dog a big favor by reading it.”
Janine Adams
APDT Chronicle of the Dog
“This is a book that ambitiously purports to explain and discuss both the physiological and psychological aspects of stress. It also contains recommendations for how to prevent stress from causing behavioral and health problems in dogs. The authors are at their best when they do the latter, since many of their common sense observations and suggestions provide helpful guidance for pet owners and novice trainers who may not know how to recognize the symptoms of stress in dogs, or how to help a dog that is experiencing undue stress… Regarding their anti-stress program, the authors apparently share Norwegian trainer Turid Rugaas’ ideas regarding the possible harm that can occur from too much exercise, arousing chase and retrieve games, and the use of head halters… Their discussion of these topics does raise some intriguing questions about how to make sure such common practices actually have a positive rather than a negative effect of the well being of the dogs in our care. For these reasons I would recommend this book to other trainers.”
Beverly Hebert
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Written by expert dog trainers Martina Scholz and Clarissa von Reinhardt, Stress in Dogs: Learn How Dogs Show Stress And What You Can Do To Help is a guidebook for professional canine trainers and ordinary pet owners alike about dealing with an overstressed dog. Common symptoms of stress include such harmful behaviors as destroying the house while the owner is away, hyperactivity, over-shedding, or a plethora of medical ills. Straightforward instructions and color photographs walk the reader through basic techniques to help a stressed dog, means to avoid stressors that are specific to male or female dogs, guidelines for how many outings are too many and how much stimulation is too much, and much more. Numerous real-life behavior examples illustrate the points in this practical-minded, problem-solving guide to fostering a better quality of life for both dogs and their owners. James A. Cox
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| Save Your Money, January 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Barb Mattson |
Save your money, go buy a more accurate descriptive book called 'Canine Body Language' which has 300 plus pages of excellent examples of dog language in photo essay form.
I apologize to the author, but after loaning this book to several other dog people in my life in the hopes of helping, it had the opposite effect. This book caused more conflict and confusion. A kind dog owner rushed over to return this book with alarm. It seems the book stressed her out needlessly. I had to point out the entire dog's body movement, not just to zero in on, say... panting.
Another area of concern, it should be noted that a 'measured response' to a dog's bad behavior is necessary at times. This book caused the wrong thought process that a Rottweiler should be gently handled like a butterfly.
Sorry to give a negative review, but all types of dog owners will read this book, and there should be an attempt to reach a happy medium. |
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| Great for people who want to learn more on stress, December 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Elizabeth Coburn |
| This book is short and sweet. It let's everyone know that our dogs are in constant stress, how to help, and how to avoid it. Nice addition to anyone wanting to further their education in canine communication. |
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| Help at last!, October 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marjorie Emerson |
| What a find! STRESS in DOGS is super helpful - much good information presented in a concise and easy to understand manner. Good examples given. I was able to recognize many signs of stress in my high anxiety Border collie – including, but not limited to: loose stools, itchy skin, staring eyes, obsessing over her ball, nipping at other dogs...I have begun to implement suggestions to de -stress her life (and mine): requiring more 'down time', limiting ball play, restricting walks to places with fewer distractions. I finally have hope to someday have a calmer dog. |
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