The Supposedly Enlightened Person’s Guide to Raising a Dog - Hardcover

Young, Kac; Tenzin-Dolma, Lisa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1787110591 ISBN 13: 9781787110595

Publisher: Hubble&Hattie, 2017

Synopsis

Kac Young never imagined that, after a lifetime as a cat person, she would fall in love with, and adopt, a tiny rescue dog called Talulah. Kac loved other people s dogs, but I never had time, and they smell funny, lick off your makeup, and pee on your new shoes. All that changed when she met Talulah, and just had to take her back to her home in the Californian forest, that she shared with her partner and six cats. Soon after Talulah took up residence, Truffle was also adopted by Kac, and this book is the fascinating story of Kac s progression from slightly shell-shocked beginner to savvy, adoring dog guardian. Right from the start, Kac consulted behaviourist Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related, and Lisa s observations and wise guidance on a wide range of subjects follow Kac s accounts, providing vital insight about the best way to go about building a loving, trusting relationship between you and your dog. Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to new and seasoned dog guardians alike.

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This charming book is a must have for any first time dog owner. It is so easy to read, honest, and packed full of brilliant advice. Unlike some dog books that just give you the information you need in a somewhat boring and sterile way, this book is created by two skilled teachers, the best kind of teachers, the teachers you don't realise are instructing you because they make it fun, a story, a journey. What they don't do is make it seem that adopting a dog or buying a puppy is easy with no drama. When bringing a dogs onto your home and life there is always adjustments to be made by both sides; it is how you manage those shifts that is important. Kac was lucky enough to have one of the best mentors I know, in Lisa's gentle, non-judgemental guidance and Talulah and Truffle thrived on Kac's compassionate approach and Lisa's common-sense instructions. It should be made compulsory for every first time dog owner to read this book. --Toni Shelbourne, Canine Behaviour Practitioner

An engaging, entertain, and informative read from cover to cover, "The Supposedly Enlightened Person's Guide to Raising a Dog" will help anyone with a new canine companion of their own to start off on the right foot with a new dog, or get reacquainted with a longtime canine friend and companion! In addition to the reading lists of dog enthusiasts, "The Supposedly Enlightened Person's Guide to Raising a Dog" is very highly recommended for community library pet/wildlife collections. --Midwest Book Review

When Kac Young adopted a rescue dog called Talulah she consulted Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related. Lisas observations and guidance make an entertaining and informative book that will appeal to both new and seasoned dog guardians. The result, The Supposedly Enlightened Persons Guide To Raising A Dog is a beautifully illustrated book that makes an ideal gift for dog households. --Driving With Dogs

About the Author

Kac Young has been a producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry for over 25 years, and has earned a PhD in Natural Health and a Doctorate in Naturopathy. She is the author of 12 books. Kac is also a licensed Religious Science Minister, a Certified Archetypal Therapist and Counselor; a Certified Meditation Teacher; a Career Coach for aspiring actors and directors, and a former pilot of private airplanes. She is currently working on a black belt in Aikido and is a certified Medical QiGong instructor. Of Irish descent, she also knows how to spin a yarn. Kac is active on behalf of animal rights and fostering and preserving women's rights. Lisa is the founder and principal of The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour, which provides courses to students all around the world who wish to work professionally with dogs. She is the founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance, a non-profit organisation which brings together members of the public and dog professionals, and supports rescue organisations across the globe. She is also co-chair of The Association of INTO Dogs, an organisation for behaviourists who use modern scientific methods. Lisa has fostered and adopted many rescue dogs, and she is passionate about dog welfare. Lisa is the author of 32 published books, including four previous books about dog psychology and behaviour, including Charlie The Dog Who Came in from the Wild, also published by Hubble & Hattie. She is a consultant for the media on dog-related issues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hubble&Hattie
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1787110591
• ISBN 13: 9781787110595
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128