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The Psychology of Dog Ownership (The Psychology of Everything)
- Author
- Craig Roberts
- Narrator
- Simon Shepherd
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2026
- Run Time
- 2 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Dogs as pets
What to expect
What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dogsbest interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.
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- Author
- Craig Roberts
- Narrator
- Simon Shepherd
- Duration
- 2 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9798318535062
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Dogs as pets
Synopsis
What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dogsbest interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.
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