Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems: 2

This book has a pretty cover too, although it is a blue cover unlike the previous book I purchased which had a green cover. This book also has several pages with lots of writing on them.

I have used all three volumes of this book several times on my animal behavioural science degree (borrwed from university library), if you are doing a degree in animal behaviour or a related subject i would highly recommend this book, i haven't found anything else that really compares or is at the same standard while being as easy to use. Its scientific enough for use on a degree but it is still easy to understand (for me - this book would be a too heavy for a casual dog owner looking to sort out a small behaviour problem as this has all the science behind it as well, and you probably will need a scientific background to understand some of it) So these books are not for everyone as it isnt a 'light read' but if you are looking for something scientific without it being a load of jargon that you can't understand then these are the books to get. They are expensive, but are an investment if you want to go into dog behaviour for a career, as i do. They are so good that i have bought all three volumes so i have copies at home to save me from taking them out the library all the time! Volume 1 is about how dogs learn (which casual owners would not really need to buy or use) but volumes 2 and 3 are about the cause and solution for solving behaviour problems, so you could get away with just getting volumes 2 and 3 if you are worried about buying all three them being too expensive if you are just looking into problem dog behaviour.

The Lindsay series are essential for anyone serious about understanding dog behaviour and training. However he does have a rather academic style of writing, and this is not an accessible or light read - more a reference book for courses.

If you are a professional dog trainer or studying to be one, this is THE book to have and refer to. It is extensive in its research and presentation of how to train, and everything related to the study of the canine. Highly recommend.

O livro é ótimo, chegou bem rápido, porém veio com avarias na capa , provavelmente por mal manuseio. Acabei ficando com o livro mesmo assim, porque levaria mais de mês pra devolver e receber outro . Espero que a Amazon possa considerar uma compensação pelo ocorrido.

I'm studying for the CDBC and starting my Masters of Science in Animal Behavior & Welfare. This book trio is a must for any serious behavior student.

These are science-based textbooks, not written for the average pet owner or layman. However, if you're a student of behavior these are an absolutely required series of reference books.

Sadly, when this book arrived, it was severely dented on the top edge. It looked as if someone whacked it with a small crowbar. Both front and back covers were indented at least a half inch. The dent does not impose on the text, but does ruin the esthetics of the book. As a result, it has been banned from the coffee table (oh, the horror!). The contents are excellent. At least that which I have read skipping through the chapters. It is dense reading geared to animal behaviorists and dog trainers. If you have the time and the doggedness to read this book, your dog will be glad you did. Oh, it is volume 2, which presupposes you have read volume 1. Do your self a favor and start with V1. There you will learn the terms and language of the behaviorist and everything else you need to understand when you read V2.