Leader of the Pack: A Modern Guide to Canine Behavior and Positive Dog Training

by Nancy Baer, Steve Duno

Experienced animal behaviorists Nancy Baer and Steve Duno demonstrate that dogs, like their wolf cousins, are essentially pack animals and need to establish dominance. In this practical, straightforward training book you will learn how to take a firm lead and the specific steps required to eliminate the aggressive attitude of your dog. No matter what kind of dog you have, the real life examples and simple, nonconfrontational exercises in Leader of the Pack will help both of you live happily ever after. Discover how to take charge; why treating your dog as an equal can get both of you in trouble; why hitting your dog is futile; what are the right and wrong ways to walk your dog; how to initiate behavior and give only earned praise; how to selectively limit the dog's freedom of movement; how to feed a food-aggressive dog; how to prevent your dog from jumping up, leaning, or stepping on your feet; and much more!

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Joshua Rex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on Canine Behavior I’m aware of. Recommended to me by the owner of a Gundog training kennel as something that influenced him, sure glad he did. The principles in this book will help you train your dog into a well adjusted companion. Great solutions to common behavioral problems.

[Aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book in 2013, at the recommendation of my friends, and in preparation of bringing home a foster dog. I just reread it (2017), as I prepare to bring home my first forever dog (puppy).

This book is a quick read. I finished it in just 3 evenings after work. It contains lots of important lessons and practical tips. It has taken somebody who was not raised around dogs, and made me fairly confident that I know what I'm doing. It breaks each lesson down into steps, so the dog can ease into things gradually.

[Ijorabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn about human behavior, study dogs.

This book is an excellent introduction to dog behavior. If you want dogs to listen to you, read this. It is essential to the clueless owner of multiple dogs.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for first-time dog owners. Provides direction with behavioral issues and human weaknesses in regards to dogs.

[Megan Pautrat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had some great information, but I’m not sure I would follow all of it’s advice to a T

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for understanding how pack hierarchy affects you and your doggie. And a quick read!

[Aradia V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read and easy to understand. Very helpful to understand how to assert that you are Alpha, and why that is essential to a well adjusted dog.