K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training (K9 Professional Training) - Softcover

Gerritsen, Resi; Haak, Ruud; Prins, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550594516 ISBN 13: 9781550594515

Publisher: Brush Education Inc, 2017

Synopsis

Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9 s instincts. Learn how to: Recognize and interpret your K9 s expressions, gestures and signals. Use operant conditioning to efficiently and humanely train K9s. Plan and execute effective K9 training programs for search and detection, patrol, remote guided camera, attack, and more. The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about dog behavior. In this revised edition of "K9 Behavior Basics," expert dog trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak and Simon Prins share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. You ll learn how to successfully implement or improve your dogs training programs using operant conditioning. The authors outline key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provide practical approaches to operant conditioning. They share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. Whether you re just starting out or are a seasoned pro staying up-to-date, "K9 Behavior Basics" has something for you. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy."

About this title

Product Description

The new edition of "K9 Behaviour Basics" updates a classic title with new illustrations and an improved layout for easier reference. Join expert dog trainers Ruud Haak and Resi Gerritsen as they examine the dog's behavior and signals, which are fundamental to understanding how dogs play and learn. Every K9 handler needs to understand these behaviors, because understanding them makes dogs easier to raise and train. The authors also explain the principles and techniques of operant conditioning, a modern and successful method of K9 training for search and detection, patrol, remote guided camera, and attack.

Review

This is an excellent book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand dog training theory. - Susan Bulanda, National Search Dog Alliance

This book is a must-read for any serious trainer. - Dr. Sophia Yin, veterinarian/animal behaviorist/author

It is like a textbook you would have for a "Police Dog Training 101" college course. I would recommend it to all serious police K9 trainers and handlers as a basic reference.... this book summarizes the information pertinent to police K9 training all in one reference book. - United States Police Canine Association

The chapter [on physical punishment] offered good arguments against the use of harsh methods--some completely new to me and eminently usable outside of the service dog world. - Canis bonus

Edition details

• Publisher: Brush Education Inc
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1550594516
• ISBN 13: 9781550594515
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240