Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over the Top to Under Control

Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out

Training Crazy Dogs from Over the Top to Under Control

2013

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15

An accessible guide on the fundamentals of how to use positive reinforcement to help calm dogs with reactivity issues (whether fearful, shy, or aggressive). The scientific terms used were thoroughly explained in layman's terms. The exercises were broken up into smaller tasks that virtually guarantee the dog's success.

Basically, it teaches how to train the dog to learn to relax, which increases their rational response to stimuli (the doorbell, other dogs, etc.) and gives them coping skills. The ideas are useful and the end result is attainable.

There are a few editing/layout issues, though.

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