Discipline cannot teach a dog to understand what you want. Yet, most people are taught that the only way to control their pets is through discipline and punishment. This is ridiculous, says the Behavior Savior—and she has a positive alternative to get you and your pet on the path to trust and good behavior.

Dina Zaphiris, Malibu’s “Dog Trainer to the Stars,” has created a simple, successful system to solve any pet problem, from aggression to separation anxiety. Zaphiris has shared her tips weekly on the Bonnie Hunt Show and as co-host of the Animal Planet program Petfinder—finally, here is the definitive book that lays out her peerless methods.

In The Behavior Savior, Zaphiris debunks 101 myths that people must overcome to properly train their pets. Her ultra-positive, uplifting approach fosters a strong bond between parent and pet that lays a solid foundation for good behavior. She explains how to understand your pet’s behaviors and what drives them from an animal perspective, instead of human-created constructs like “dominance” or “aggression.” She then describes ways to offer rewards that change actions because your pet will want to behave well.

In a refreshing change from Cesar Millan’s “alpha-aggressive” pet training regimen, Dina Zaphiris’s positive techniques, laid out in simple language and easy to follow instructions, will help you coach your pet to intuitively behave well and ultimately cultivate a stronger and more loving relationship.

About the Author

Best known as Malibu's "Dog Trainer to the Stars," Animal Planet's Petfinder co-host and Bonnie Hunt Show regular Dina Zaphiris has owned and operated a dog training business for over twelve years. Her clients refer to her as "the Behavior Savior" because of her uncanny ability to solve canine behavioral problems. From aggression to separation anxiety, Dina can resolve it all.

Dina comes from a long line of animal movie trainers, having studied for seven years under Richard Vye. Richard Vye was trained by the famous Rudd Weatherwax. Rudd is well known for training the original Lassie. Some of Dina's more famous clientele include Al Pacino, Bruce Willis, Kate Beckinsale, Nicolas Cage, Barry Manilow, Mira Sorvino, directors Tony and Ridley Scott, Sylvester Stallone, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Dina was the primary dog handler for the San Anselmo Medical Clinic in Marin County (outside of San Francisco) for their scientific research involving cancer sniffing dogs. She also trains Search and Rescue dogs, and has been classified as a First Responder by the Los Angeles County Outdoor Emergency Services.

Dina writes for several canine-oriented publications, including Dog News, and is currently on the board of directors and planners for Wallis Annenberg's Companion Animal Center in Palos Verdes, California. She is the current training director for the Greyhound rescue organization, Hemopet. Dina also trains dogs for agility and competitive obedience trials.

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