Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun

Description

Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun

by Robin Bennett, CPDT & Susan Briggs, CKO

ISBN: 9781933562209

Publisher: RB Consulting, LLB

Publication Year: 2008

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 152

From the back cover:

“A one-stop reference and training manual.

Finally…a comprehensive guide for the pet professional working with off-leash playgroups. A great book for training staff on key aspects for safe dog management.

You will discover how to:

• Understand canine body language and the ever-changing dynamics that occur between dogs playing together
• Safely manage off-leash playgroups with the least amount of force
• Train your staff to effectively manage off-leash playgroups
•  Identify dog play styles to create fun, interactive dog playgroups
• See early-warning signs of arousal and play escalations
• Minimize potential dangers and fights between dogs
• Support the emotional needs of puppies and dogs lacking self-confidence
• Correlate breed history and stages of development to off-leash playgroup management issues
• Introduce dogs and determine if they are suitable playmates
• Learn when to allow a dog to attend an off-leash play session and when it may be unsafe to do do”