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About Patricia McConnell, PhD
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable books, dvd's and seminars.
Patricia has spent much of her life helping people and their pets communicate with one another. "One of my earliest memories is lying on the carpet beside my dog, Fudge, wondering what she was thinking. I was five then, and just lately I've realized that I spent the rest of my life trying to figure out the answer."
In pursuit of the answer, McConnell earned a Ph.D. in zoology with an emphasis on animal-human interaction; her consulting firm, Dog's Best Friend, specializes in behavioral problem-solving and companion animal training for cats and dogs; and she is one of the few Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists in the country.
"Behavioral problems are the most common reason people abandon cats and dogs at shelters," says McConnell. "That means literally millions of dogs and cats die each year because of our lack of knowledge about behavior and training."
Click here for Patricia's Website.
Check out her talk show Calling All Pets!
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Patricia McConnell's Books
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Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You
and Your Dog
Each chapter takes readers through a week of exercises that progress toward attention and obedience in a variety of contexts. Also included are trouble-shooting tips for what to do when dogs haven't read the training books and don't respond as expected. Family Friendly Dog Training is a valuable resource for everyone who teaches classes or anyone who wants a happy, better-behaved dog. We include it in our training classes, and it gets rave reviews from clients who appreciate that they can review new concepts and exercises at their leisure. Buy Here
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For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and
Your Best Friend
For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation-a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of emotions in people and dogs. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Buy Here
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The Other End of the Leash: Why we do what we do around dogs
Ever wondered why your dog doesn't always do what you want? Sometimes the answer lies in the mirror! This nationally accalaimed book looks at humans as just another interesting species, muses about how dogs might interpret our behavior, and suggests how to interact with them in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends. Buy Here
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More Books for Pet Lovers:
Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age
Feisty Fido: Help For the Leash Aggressive Dog
The Fastidious Feline: How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems
I'll Be Home Soon! How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety
The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears
How to Be the Leader of the Pack: and Have Your Dog Love You For It
Puppy Primer (all the basics from potty training to socialization)
Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household
Beginning Family Dog Training Learn how dogs communicate, think, and learn in order to train them effectively.
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Resources for Two-Leggers
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