Beyond the Basics: Unlock your Dog's Behavior

 Title:  BEYOND THE BASICS: UNLOCK YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOR Subject Matter: You are a dedicated pet owner or trainer who is willing to put a fair amount of time and thought into the process of changing dog behavior. You want to develop a training plan that accounts for your dog's needs as well as your own, and that moves you to desirable behavior as expeditiously as possible! By considering your dog's emotions, overall health, and temperament and then adding a big dose of applied training skills, you and your dog can come to a place of mutual cooperation and behavior change.  Not only will this book help you understand your dog better so that you can pick the right training plan, it will also help you evaluate your decisions after the fact to ensure that you are, indeed, making progress towards your goals. The first part of this book focuses on "Understanding".  Understanding what factors influence your dog's behavior and also how to apply training skills to your situation so that you can d