Wag - The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

“Wag is a must-read for all dog lovers. An amazing, well-written book that makes canine science easy to understand and apply in a useful manner to improve dogs' lives and the relationship we have with them.”—Dr. Wailani Sung, board-certified veterinary behaviorist, San Francisco SPCA

Have you ever wondered if your dog is happy? Discover how to decipher your dog's moods—and gain science-backed tips for making them truly happy—with this handy guidebook written by an award-winning expert.

Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend.

Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find:

• A Check List for a Happy Dog
• Enrichment exercises
• How to socialize and train a new puppy
• How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs
• Tips for visiting the vet
• Information on aging dogs
• Expert interviews with vets and psychologists
• And so much more!

"Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another."—Publishers Weekly

Inhalt:

FOREWORD BY DR. MARTY BECKER
INTRODUCTION
1 HAPPY DOGS
2 GETTING A DOG
3 HOW DOGS LEARN
4 MOTIVATION AND TECHNIQUE
5 THE VET AND GROOMING
6 THE SOCIAL DOG
7 DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE
8 DOGS AND CHILDREN
9 TIME FOR WALKIES!
10 ENRICHMENT
11 FOOD AND TREATS
12 SLEEPING DOGS
13 FEAR AND OTHER PROBLEMS
14 SENIORS AND DOGS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
15 THE END OF LIFE
16 SAFE DOGS, HAPPY DOGS
CHECKLIST FOR A HAPPY DOG
NOTES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INDEX