“If we want to understand the life of any animal, we need to know what things are meaningful to it,” she writes. The book offers insights of what it must be like to take a walk from a pup’s vantage point, to sniff all the attractions of the great outdoors, to hear even the buzz of tiny insects. She has written several books about what it’s like to experience the world from a dog’s perspective. Inside of a Dog discusses what dogs know and how their minds work. Pages: 288 | Publication Date: 2008 | Format: paperback, hardcover, e-book, audio bookĭog cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz is a professor, writer, and researcher focused on how dogs think. There’s a doggy day planner, a section on good treats and rewards, and a glossary of dog-training terms. The book has 24 chapters ranging from body language and learning to walk on a leash to house-training and nipping. She discusses how to slowly phase out the clicker and treats and explores the principles behind positive dog training. There’s also an introduction to clicker training, where you acknowledge the exact moment your dog does what you want with a click, and then reward them for doing it. The book follows Miller’s six-week basic training program with everything laid out in an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide. She started her career using negative methods like harsh words and choke chains, but quickly moved to force-free training focused on praise and treats. Author Pat Miller has been a dog trainer for more than 40 years. A long-time favorite of many trainers, rescuers, and pet owners, The Power of Positive Dog Training is a popular guide for positive-reinforcement training methods.

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