The Culture Clash

Description

The most thought-provoking book ever written on dog behavior and training.

Generations of dogs have been labeled training-lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly normal. Numerous other completely and utterly normal dogs have been branded as canine misfits simply because they grew up to act like dogs. Barking, chewing, sniffing, licking, jumping up and occasionally, (just like people), having arguments, is as normal and natural for dogs as wagging tails and burying bones. However, all dogs need to be taught how to modify their normal and natural behaviors to adjust to human culture. Sadly, all to often, when the dog’s way of life conflicts with human rules and standards, many dogs are discarded and summarily put to death.

That’s quite the Culture Clash.

The book that has shaped modern thinking about canine behavior and the relationship between dogs and humans has been revised. Dogs are not humans. Dogs are clever and complex creatures that humans need to take the time to understand in order to live together successfully. You must read this book… because your dog sure can’t!

 About the Author

Jean has over 30 years experience in dog behaviour and training and is the Founder and Director of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. Jean’s award winning books include, The Culture Clash and Oh Behave!

Published 2013 Dogwise Publishing

Reviews- “Simply, the best dog book I have ever read! The Culture Clash is utterly unique, fascinating to the extreme and literally overflowing with oodles of useful, how-to information. Jean Donaldson’s refreshing new perspective on the relationship between people and dogs had redefined the state of the art of dog-friendly dog training.”
Dr. Ian Dunbar, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers