Ebook: The dog listener: learning the language of your best friend

"Jan Fennell's remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname the dog whisperer . Her unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate and delinquent of dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jan's simple techniques draws on her countless case histories of problem dogs - from biters and barkers to bicycle chasers - to show how we can bridge the language barrier that separates man from his best friend. In The Dog Listener Jan shares her secrets, telling us how she grew determined to find a more compassionate alternative to standard obedience training techniques and ultimately how to communicate with canines."--;The lost language -- A life with dogs -- Listening and learning -- Taking the lead -- The first test -- Amichien bonding : establishing leadership of the pack -- Separate lives : dealing with separation anxiety -- Mean and moody : dealing with nervous aggression -- Peacemaking : dogs that bite -- The bodyguards : overprotective dogs -- The up-and down game : dogs that jump up -- Non-total recall : dogs that run wild off the leash -- Dog v. dog : taking the heat out of canine confrontations -- Tales of the unexpected : fear of noises -- New dogs, old tricks : introducing puppies to the home -- Gremlins : dealing with problem puppies -- The house on pooh corner : soiling in the home -- Situations vacant : the problems of extended packs -- Biting the hand the feeds : problem eaters -- Have dog, won't travel : dealing with car chaos -- Feet-chewers and tail-chasers : nervous wrecks and how to salvage them -- The yo-yo effect : overcoming the problems of rescue dogs -- Toys not trophies : the power of play -- 'How've ya done that, lady?