175 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Becoming a peaceful alpha -- The secret language of dogs -- Enlightened dog training principles -- COmmanding with respect and love -- Power objects: the solution to your dog's embarrassing behaviors -- Crate training: meditation chambers for your canine -- Healing neuroses and anxiety -- Mindful leash walking -- Zen and the art of deflating aggression -- Abundant happiness and vitality for you and your dog -- Adoption: earning trust and opening hearts -- How the wise feed their dogs -- Puppyhood 101: teach them when they are young -- Children as peaceful alphas.
Summary:
"A complete guide to raising and relating to your pet in a mindful way that leads to calm, intuitively obedient dogs. Reveals the principles of the secret language of the animal kingdom to help you communicate with your pet and read their signals. Offers cutting-edge, unique solutions to everyday canine problems by looking at behavioral issues through the lens of your pet's emotions. Shares training exercises and powerful meditative practices to do with your pet as well as on your own to help soothe anxiety, overcome aggression issues, and transform tension into harmony"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.