{"product_id":"in-a-dogs-heart-a-compassionate-guide-to-canine-care-from-adopting-to-teaching-to-bonding-9780812982459","title":"In a Dog's Heart: A Compassionate Guide to Canine Care, from Adopting to Teaching to Bonding","description":"\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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812982459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.26w x 0.58d","brand":"Jennifer Arnold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507348238517,"sku":"9780812982459","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_58808b0b-7ce9-499d-91c1-353f3d85a102.jpg?v=1722311878","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/in-a-dogs-heart-a-compassionate-guide-to-canine-care-from-adopting-to-teaching-to-bonding-9780812982459","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}