Old Dog, New Tricks: Understanding And Retraining Older And Rescued Dogs

Old Dog, New Tricks: Understanding and Retraining Older and Rescued Dogs

ReviewA 'must' ... An excellent guide which dog owners and public libraries will find important. (Diane C. Donovan The Midwest Book Review)Thorough on discussing canine behavior and training with the senior adoptee dog in mind.... Taylor gives a nice overview of how to handle specific issues. (Lizz NYCityPets.com 2007-05-25)If you've been tempted to adopt an older or rescued dog but were afraid of behavior problems, Old Dogs, New Tricks could help you take the plunge. (Janine Adams Dog World)[Starred review] Provides sound understanding and techniques that will help readers fit an older dog into their homes... With full-color photos throughout, this book should be readable and understandable to even the first-time dog owner. Highly recommended. (Edell M. Schaefer Library Journal 2006-11-01)Offers sound advice and practical solutions to our pet's crimes and misdemeanors... Included is a wealth of information that any dog, and owner, can benefit from. (Nancy Romanenko, Critters Editor Asbury-Park Press 2007-01-15)Can help prevent the many problems it seeks to fix... It's a worthwhile read for anyone with a dog. (Mia Urquhart New Brunswick Reader 2006-09-30)This wonderful book is full of common sense and should be a "must" for anyone thinking of adopting an older or rescue dog... user friendly and full of valuable advice. (Nancy Romanenko Neptune Asbury Park Press 2006-10-08)An indispensable resource. (Pet Business Magazine)An informative and educational resource... a very accessible starting point... The photos are vivid and easy to follow ... and information is easy to locate. A worthwhile book to include in library collections. (Angela Thompson Resource Links)It's never too late to train an older dog to respond promptly and correctly to commands.Every year thousands of families adopt adult dogs, whether from friends, relatives or the pound or rescue society. These new owners need to understand and deal with the specific problems an older dog may have, especially if its history is unknown.Old Dog, New Tricks provides expert insights into basic adult dog behaviors. It explains how to communicate effectively with an older dog and create a great partnership. Many issues are peculiar to older dogs and, in particular, rescued ones. David Taylor addresses them all, including socialization and previous training (or the lack of either), genetic factors and adaptation to a new environment.The book contains practical solutions to ensure good dog behavior: Step-by-step obedience drills Welcoming the new arrival How to assess a dog's problems How a dog "thinks" How to be a good owner/master Communicating with a dog What to look for in a rescued dog Tackling problem behaviors Understanding the effect of a dog's prior history Mental and physical changes in older dogsOld Dog, New Tricks has everything needed for human-canine harmony in any household generous enough to give an old dog a new home.About the AuthorDavid Taylor is an eminent veterinary surgeon and the author of 36 books, including the best-selling The Ultimate Cat.Excerpt.