Dog Zen
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  • Published: 18 September 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143770817
  • Imprint: Random House NZ
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $36.99
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Dog Zen

Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Dog

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18 Sep 2017
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World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond.

World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond.
This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet.
Mark then explains how to train your new puppy, and if you have an older dog that wasn't trained properly at that crucial early stage, how to correct each of the top ten behavioural problems that occur. Drawing from Mark's own life and experiences there are case studies throughout with beautiful photographs of these amazing animals.
The top ten problems are:
1. Hyperactivity
2. Phobias
3. Excessive submission
4. Dog-to-dog aggression
5. Dog-to-human aggression
6. Barking
7. Separation distress
8. House training
9. Destructive behaviours
10.Recall

This book is absolutely packed with information. It is a comprehensive practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques.
  • Published: 18 September 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143770817
  • Imprint: Random House NZ
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $36.99
Categories:

About the author

Mark Vette

Mark Vette is an animal psychologist and zoologist who has been studying and working with animals for over 40 years. He runs an animal behaviour clinic and has created a companion online training program called Dog Zen. He has been on several popular television programs and has trained animals for many iconic New Zealand commercials, from the Toyota 'bugger' dog, to the pukeko in the Genesis ads. He is famous for having taught dogs to drive and also to fly a small plane. He is also a long-time and committed Buddhist who brings an emotional bond and true respect to his relationships with animals.

portrait photo of Mark Vette

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Praise for Dog Zen

While this could become the 'bible' for all dog owners, it is more than just a training guide. It covers the history of man's relationship with canids...We have a bond, a relationship that developed at least 40,000 years ago and this bond with a 'predator' is based on trust, co-operation, honesty and love. There is science in understanding dogs and Vette brings the science and his love of dogs together. With patience and following the advice in this beautiful book you should develop a better understanding - how they see, hear and smell the world. Choosing the right pup for you, creating the bond and 'doing the right thing at the right time' is demonstrated in this clear, well-illustrated guide. 'Everything you need to transform your dog' is the very accurate sub-title. Wonderful full colour glossy photos and inspiring stories make this a must for anyone considering getting a puppy.

Rosie Sanderson, NZME Regionals
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