The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman's 7 Steps to Lifelong Health and Happiness for Your BestFriend

One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owner's work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning. Drawing on some twenty-five years of clinical experience in dog behavior, Dr.Dodman offers what he calls "continuing education" for dogs and their owners. You will discover

* how much exercise your dog really needs (and why) * how diet can affect behavior * how to communicate clearly with your dog and understand dog body language * how to lead your dog, not dominate him * how to optimize your dog's environment * how to address medical problems that might underlie unwanted behavior

Dr.Dodman's comprehensive, seven-step approach takes on the whole dog-his health, behavior, and environment-and lays the groundwork for the proper holistic dog care and training of your best friend, for life.