The Dog Who Loved Too Much: Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs

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Do you have a problem pooch What do you do with a dog who attacks the telephone whenever it rings Or one who chases imaginary rabbits down imaginary holesOr one who is terrified of microblinds...or turns into Cujo every time company arrives In this warm, compassionate, entertaining, and very informative book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, one of the premier veterinary behaviorists in the country, tells real-life stories from his practice that illustrate his unique approach to correcting unwanted behaviors. By making key changes in a dog's diet, exercise regime, environment, and training, Dr. Dodman has been able to work wonders witheven the most difficult problems.Utilizing revolutionary discoveries in canine behaviorism and pharmacology, Dr. Dodman has givenhope and help to owners whose only previous options were obedience schools, or if these failed--euthanasia.Whether you own a problem dog or just want to better understand the complex, intelligent mind of your canine companion, this is a book you won't want to miss.

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"Fascinating and engrossing reading for all those interested in understanding the nature of dogs in their full biological and behavioral complexity."
--Oliver Sacks, M.D., author of An Anthropologist on Mars

"Dodman's descriptions of various 'problem dogs' make fascinating reading, and his recommended 'treatments' are often unusually insightful and always quite practical."
--Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs

"Thank God this book has been written! The Dog Who Loved Too Much is splendid--as accessible as it is profound. Dr. Dodman writes with sensitivity, a sense of fun, and an extraordinary depth of understanding as he explores the psychology of dogs. This should be compulsory reading for anyone who would own a dog."
--Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs

Author Bio

Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, MRCVS, is a professor of behavioral pharmacology andthe director of the Behavior Clinicat Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine as well as the author ofThe Dog Who Loved Too Much.He is an internationally known specialist in domestic animal behavioral research and the veterinary practice of animal psychology. A board-certified member of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, he holds four patents for the pharmacological control of behavior problems.