In a Dog's Heart

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AN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE FOR ANY DOG OWNER-NEW OR SEASONED Jennifer Arnold has come to a unique understanding of the human-dog bond over the two decades she has spent raising and training service dogs for Canine Assistants. She developed a methodology-Choice Teaching-that pairs scientific and behavioral knowledge about dogs with gentle incentive and encouragement to extraordinary effect. Here Arnold shares • how to choose the puppy that's destined for you and what to have on hand before you bring that puppy home • best practices when it comes to teaching your dog essential and even lifesaving commands • what to stock in your doggie first-aid kit • how to keep your pet safe from dangers at home and in the outside world • how to help your dog overcome anxious behavior, from separation anxiety to thunderstorm phobia • the challenges and rewards of adopting an older dog Throughout the book are captivating stories of the extraordinary ways in which dogs prove themselves worthy of our care and devotion-and how we can, and why we should, help them achieve what they so deserve. "This guide is as practical as it is wise, a keeper book for ready reference."-Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog "An informative and entertaining book . . . [Arnold's] insightful words provide knowledge every dog owner needs."-Publishers Weekly