{"product_id":"in-a-dogs-heart-a-compassionate-guide-to-canine-care-from-adopting-to-teaching-to-bonding-paperback","title":"In a Dog's Heart: A Compassionate Guide to Canine Care, from Adopting to Teaching to Bonding - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Arnold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE FOR \u003ci\u003eANY\u003c\/i\u003e DOG OWNER--NEW OR SEASONED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - how to choose the puppy that's destined for you and what to have on hand before you bring that puppy home \u003cbr\u003e - best practices when it comes to teaching your dog essential and even lifesaving commands\u003cbr\u003e - what to stock in your doggie first-aid kit\u003cbr\u003e - how to keep your pet safe from dangers at home and in the outside world\u003cbr\u003e - how to help your dog overcome anxious behavior, from separation anxiety to thunderstorm phobia\u003cbr\u003e - the challenges and rewards of adopting an older dog \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"This guide is as practical as it is wise, a keeper book for ready reference.\"--Susannah Charleson, author of \u003ci\u003eScent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"An informative and entertaining book . . .  Arnold's] insightful words provide knowledge every dog owner needs.\"\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Arnold\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and executive director of Canine Assistants, a service-dog school based in Milton, Georgia. She is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller, \u003ci\u003eThrough a Dog's Eyes, \u003c\/i\u003e which was also the subject of a PBS documentary. She lives with her husband, veterinarian Kent Bruner, son Chase, three dogs, Bob the cat, eight horses, and a number of other animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanine Assistants\u003c\/b\u003e is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs for children and adults who have physical disabilities, epilepsy, or other special needs. Canine Assistants does not charge for the service it provides; rather, it relies on the generosity of those who recognize that helping one benefits us all.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 7.99 x 5.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750820774176,"sku":"9780812982459","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/603900e499c7fbd42a6b9fb44e39034b.webp?v=1779958568","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-a-dogs-heart-a-compassionate-guide-to-canine-care-from-adopting-to-teaching-to-bonding-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}