Dogs On The Couch

More and more, dog owners are turning away from traditional training methods and seeking something kinder - and more effective. In Dogs on the Couch, Larry Lachman and Frank Mickadeit reveal a revolutionary alternative to the often cruel methods of the past. By borrowing cleverly from his decade's experience with human family systems therapy, Lachman shows how to attack exactly those pet behaviours - separation anxiety, phobias, sibling-dog fighting, aggression, nuisance barking - that rarely respond to old-fashioned, brute-force obedience training. By concentrating on the relationship between the dog and every other member of the household, you'll find out how you can help your dogs be the happiest and best companions they can be. Dogs on the Couch uses extensive "case studies" of the many types of dogs - and owners - Lachman has seen in his practice. A thorough resource section of dog-related organisations and web sites round out this helpful, friendly guide.