Nerdlen/Daun. Many dogs exhibit behavior that seems puzzling or disturbing at first glance: they withdraw, suddenly react violently or literally freeze. This book takes a look behind the behavior – to the inner experience of dogs and the often invisible traces of stressful experiences. Because “undesirable behavior” is often not a problem that can be easily corrected, but rather an expression of stress, excessive demands or trauma: the proverbial fur of our dogs is often not as thick as we think.
The author conveys in a practical way how traumatic experiences – be it through drastic events or everyday excessive demands – shape the nervous system of dogs and influence their behavior. She shows how you can recognize stress signals early, avoid excessive demands and create an environment in which dogs can experience security and trust. Scientific findings from neurobiology, psychotraumatology and behavioral therapy form the basis for a trauma-sensitive attitude that goes far beyond classic training methods.
This book is aimed at dog owners, trainers and anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with dogs. It shows how we can not only understand behavior, but also integrate compassion and mindfulness into everyday life – for a connection based on security, trust and sustainable relationships. An indispensable guide for everyone who not only wants to train dogs, but also really wants to listen to them – because there is a story behind every behavior.
The author
Dr. Sandra Foltin initially studied psychology and law in the USA and supplemented this with a doctorate in biology at the University of Essen. She can ideally apply the knowledge from these specialist areas to her favorite subject area of the human-dog relationship and animal-assisted intervention, in which she is a sought-after speaker and board member as well as a member of several specialist committees. She maintains a science-based approach where ethics and animal welfare are always at the forefront. She is the author of several specialist books and scientific publications.
Dr. Sandra Foltin
Thick skin?
Trauma-sensitive companionship for dogs
paperback,
232 pages,
colored
Kynos Publishing
ISBN 978−3−95464−352−3
Price: 24.00 euros