Smile!: And Other Practical Life Lessons Your Dogs Can Teach You (While You Are Training Them) - Softcover

Swanson, Lynne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988746085 ISBN 13: 9780988746084

Publisher: Safe Harbor Farm, 2016

Synopsis

Smile! (and other practical life lessons your dogs can teach you while you are training them) immerses you in canine culture in a manner that provides incredible insight into human behavior. It is about reducing tension, leading the way, communicating clearly and honoring pivotal differences. It is about practicing kindness, dumping bad habits and finding happiness. It is about the energy we share and the state of mind behind that energy. It is about letting go of the stuff that isn't working. And it is about teamwork. If you equate training your dog with special equipment, once-a-week classes, lesson plans, frustration and ultimate surrender, fear not! This book's commonsense, in-the-moment, canine-savvy, smile-based approach will be of great help, and it will bring meaning and enjoyment into your life. After all, if you aren't happy, your dogs can't be their best.

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Review

"Great book! I can't wait to recommend it to friends, family, clients, adopters and fosters...anyone who loves dogs or who just wants to learn to let go, relax and smile. It shows how awesome dogs are, and why we need to think more like them!" - April Kolstad, D.V.M, Durham, N.C.

"Smile! does an excellent job of covering every topic every dog owner should understand, and more!" Melinda McMillan, Director, Scotland County Humane Society, Laurinburg, N.C.

"Fantastic! Only day-four and I see a big difference in my own dogs, simply from changing my routines." Joseph Lenier, trainer and dog-dad to 6 dogs

About the Author

Lynne Swanson is a shelter veterinarian and popular conference speaker with decades of experience in canine rescue and rehabilitation. Known for her ability to explain the canine mindset in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner, she approaches the topic of "problem" dogs using a combination of carefully-crafted routines, knowledgeable body language, good timing, movement and an understanding of canine culture, social rules, associations and state of mind. What results is a better understanding of our own culture, social rules, associations and state of mind. Retired from active practice, Dr. Swanson considers Safe Harbor Farm K9 Rescue & Rehabilitation Center in North Carolina her home base, and she donates all book proceeds to canine rescue and library pet-parenting education projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Safe Harbor Farm
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0988746085
• ISBN 13: 9780988746084
• Binding: Paperback