Kathy Santo's Dog Sense

Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. Hardcover. 1400043433 . 1.1 x 9.4 x 5.5 Inches; 240 pages; Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, a home- or sleep-wrecker (or both), whether your dog has ingrained bad manners or simply hasn&#8217;t learned any good ones yet&#8211;Kathy Santo shines a light into the dark bedlam of life with an unruly dog. The secret of her ebullient and innovative guide to training: dogs are individuals, and any dog&#8217;s nature depends far less on his breed or pedigree than most training methods suppose. <br><br>In easy steps, you can quickly determine your dog&#8217;s &#8220;personality&#8221;&#8211;the interplay of prime motivations, energy level, work ethic, and emotional profile&#8211;to tailor a regimen optimally suited to his learning needs. Where &#8220;one-size&#8221; programs typically founder in canine chaos and human frustration, the Santo method carries you past failure: even when your dog doesn&#8217;t respond, your understanding of him deepens and leads you to a better strategy. This unique interactive approach&#8211;based on the author&#8217;s twenty years of experience&#8211;not only speeds canine learning but also lifts training from a temporary chore to an increasingly relaxed way of life. <br><br>The result is a lifetime of improving obedience&#8211;an ever more confident and happy dog, and an ever more gratifying relationship for you both. .