When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.
 

Lists common, predictable puppy problems, provides a timetable for their development, and suggests a variety of dog-friendly preventative measures and solutions.

Now you have your puppy, the clock is ticking and you need to meet three more developmental deadlines before your puppy is five months old.

Practical understanding of the dog's body language, especially signals used to maintain the social hierarchy and to resolve conflict within the pack.

Norwegian trainer Turid Rugaas teaches you to understand and make use of canine body posture. Shows footage of many calming signals, and how dogs use them, as well as how you can use these same signals in your own interactions with dogs.

CALMING SIGNALS BOOK/DVD SET