Dr. Sophia Yin was een dierenarts en toegepast gedragsdeskundige voor dieren, toegewijd aan het verbeteren van ons begrip van dierlijk gedrag. Door haar geschriften en lezingen promootte ze positieve bekrachtiging en stressarme hanteringstechnieken voor dieren. Haar hoofddoel was het verdiepen van het menselijk begrip van dieren, om zo hun verzorging te verbeteren en onze relaties met hen te verrijken. Yin's benadering heeft zowel huisdiereigenaren als professionals in het veld diepgaand beïnvloed.
Getting a puppy for the holidays? Does your puppy nip or jump? Have potty accidents? Or struggle when handled? This book will help you set your puppy on the path to being a polite, well-socialised, happy companion in just one week.
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide the most up-to-date science of dog behavior and explains key concepts in clear, straightforward language. The user-friendly, full-color instructional drawings enhance the informative text, while the all-positive training advice helps you change undesirable behaviors without resorting to aversive corrections such as yelling, hitting, pushing, or other outdated forms of punishment. Good behavior and problem solving exercises are broken down into easy-to-read “5 Minute” sections, while “Spot” quizzes throughout the text help reinforce your grasp of the material. Science-based methods for observing, understanding, and modifying behavior are applied to everyday situations, offering numerous examples of how training exercises can be turned into fun games for both dogs and owners.