Dog Parenting

Solve real-life behavioural issues and strengthen your bond with your dog with this simple illustrated guide to dog training

Do you want to teach your dog good behaviours? Have you ever wished you could read their body language and interpret their expressions? The answer is dog parenting!

Dog parenting is a form of training that's rooted in understanding how your dog sees the world. With step-by-step instructions and simple, proven training techniques, this book will help you to achieve the behaviours you want to see, whilst deepening the bond between you and your four-legged best friend.

Written by dog behaviour experts Amy Pike, Beth Mullen and Tara Murtagh, this handy guide will help you to meet your dog on their level and solve real-life issues, including:

- Toilet training

- Anxiety issues

- Manners

- Interpreting your dog's behaviour

- And much more!

This warm-hearted illustrated guide will be the only dog behaviour book you will ever need!

Dog Parenting is a how-to-train-your-dog book that is modern, compassionate, fun and easy to follow! Each chapter guides you, step by step, through the process of correctly teaching and reinforcing different behaviours. I love that the steps are so simple and clear, with illustrations and extra tips. Yes! Buy this book! Lili Chin, author of Doggie Language
As someone who builds relationships, I know the importance of effective communication. Dog parenting taught me to "listen" to the emotions of my German Shepherds, when to give them feedback, and how to guide them through new experiences. And when I brought my two German Shepherds to the US Embassy in Poland, it was critical that these skills worked. Thanks to Beth, they did, and my two dogs served their roles in building diplomacy brilliantly. This easy-to-follow book is a must-read for dog parents who want to better understand their dogs. Amy, Tara, and Beth distil their years of experience with simple parenting ideas. Mark Brzezinski, US Ambassador (ret.)
Yes! This book offers so much and is exactly what dog parents need right now! There's far too much misinformation/disinformation about dog parenting. Here are effective and humane best practices to communicate and teach our best friends. Also stressed is the importance of play, how playtime with us enhances the human-animal bond and how to improve your dog's mental health by enriching the environment. Steve Dale, speaker, author and certified animal behaviour consultant
Grounded in science yet approachable and easy to read with fun illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Dog Parenting can help newbies and experienced pet parents alike increase their understanding of how dogs think, feel, and learn. A must-have for anyone interested in taking their relationship with their dog to the next level. Dr Lisa Radosta, DACVB, board certified veterinary behaviourist

If you're looking for the ultimate guide to raising a happy, well-behaved dog, Dog Parenting is a must-read. This beautifully illustrated book goes beyond basic training - it offers a deep-dive into the emotional and psychological aspects of dog ownership, helping readers truly connect with their furry companions.

Unlike traditional training manuals, this book embraces a compassionate and science-backed approach, making it perfect for both new and experienced dog parents. The step-by-step guidance covers everything from puppyhood to adult and senior training, with clear, engaging visuals that simplify even the most complex concepts.

What truly sets this book apart is its focus on building a trusting, lifelong relationship with your dog. Whether you're working on house training, socialization, or advanced commands, the methods are designed to strengthen your connection while fostering good behaviour.

With expert insights and stunning illustrations, Dog Parenting is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to become the best dog parent possible. If you want a book that makes training both effective and enjoyable, this is the one to get!

★★★★★ - Highly recommended for all dog lovers!

Dr Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian”

Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training and Bonding with Your Best Friend addresses up front what some dog parents may overlook: how a dog's emotions affect behaviour.

When my mother, Emilie, passed in 2022 at the age of 90, her beloved German Shepherd, Daisy, was left without her purpose. Daisy hadn't left my mother's side since my dad, Zbigniew, died in 2017, and she instinctively took over watching after my mom. From good days to bad days, Daisy was my mother's constant as her health declined.

Our family decided together that Daisy would be happiest living in Poland with my brother and his own German Shepherd, Teddy. That's where Beth came in - from day one of Beth's arrival to the day they boarded the plane, Beth put into practice what Dog Parenting advises: patience, understanding and respect for a dog's emotional needs. Daisy went from not wanting to take more than ten steps from my mother's house to boarding a commercial airplane with no hesitation.

Daisy now lives in Warsaw, Poland, and is thriving. Not only is Daisy well taken care of, she is also finally happy again. Dog Parenting validates what many dog parents already know - that their dogs are emotional beings like us. This book must be within reach if you want to understand your dog's behaviour and live a happy life together.

Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, founder of Know Your Value and best-selling author
Delightful and informative in equal measure, Dog Parenting shows you how to be the best possible dog guardian. Say "YES!" to your dog with the advice in this book. Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Bark!, Wag, and Purr.

Elizabeth Mullen (Author)

Elizabeth Mullen parents four colourful canines and primarily coaches dog parents in Washington, D.C., although her on-site tutoring reaches as far as Warsaw, Poland. She loves tending to her garden and wild bird friends. During downtime from her firm, Dog Latin, Elizabeth jaunts off to nearby beaches and the rolling hills of West Virginia.

Tara Murtagh (Author)

Tara Murtagh's love for animals drives her work as a certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant. With years of experience in shelters and rescues, she helps dogs of all kinds overcome behaviour challenges. Now based in the Washington, D.C. area, Tara continues her work with local rescues and supports pet parents. At home, she enjoys time with her husband and their three rescue pitbulls, Junebug, Boo and Squeak.

Amy Pike (Author)

Dr. Amy Pike's lifelong love of animals led her to become a veterinarian and get board certified in behaviour medicine. Dr. Pike speaks all over the world about veterinary behaviour medicine and has been published in numerous veterinary journals and clinical textbooks. In addition, she mentors the next generation of behaviour residents in her private practice and is a clinical instructor for the veterinary school at Virginia Tech.

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