K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training

by Resi Gerritsen

Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9’s instincts.Learn how The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about dog behavior. In this revised edition of K9 Behavior Basics , expert dog trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak and Simon Prins share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. You’ll learn how to successfully implement or improve your dogs’ training programs using operant conditioning.The authors outline key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provide practical approaches to operant conditioning. They share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned pro staying up-to-date, K9 Behavior Basics has something for you.

Genres: Dogs

379 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Mwansa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy books that ground practice in theory and this book does just that. Only a tenth of the book can be said to be directly relating to the practice of dog training but by the time you get to this point you are primed and ready to take what is put forward in stride.

The major downside of the book is that the foundation is built on a secular view of evolution and this has, what I will call, superstructure implications that the book does not properly address. In the defence of the authors I do not think these implications would have even come up in the discussion of what the book would cover.

Overall, the book is well put together and very informative. I am looking forward to reading other books in the K9 Behavior series

[Deborah Dibble · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent dog training book, methods are tried and true!

[Travis McBride · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned quite a bit!

This book does a good job teaching about how to read your K9. It also does through protocols at the end of the book that help me understand the importance of planning your training sessions.

[H,P. Sharpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just for police k9

Great approach to training methodology, started reading when Nesto was 6 months and finished it when he was 10 months. So I took my time and regretted it!

Methodology is quite interesting and sets the groundwork.

[Deborah Dibble · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent dog training book, methods are tried and true.