Off Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun

by Robin Bennett, Susan Briggs

Finally…a comprehensive guide for the pet professional working with off-leash playgroups. A great book for training staff on key aspects for safe dog management.You will discover how - Understand canine body language and the ever-changing dynamics that occur between dogs playing together - Safely manage off-leash playgroups with the least amount of force - Train your staff to effectively manage off-leash playgroups - Identify dog play styles to create fun, interactive dog playgroups - See early-warning signs of arousal and play escalations - Minimize potential dangers and fights between dogs - Support the emotional needs of puppies and dogs lacking self-confidence - Correlate breed history and stages of development to off-leash playgroup management issues - How to introduce dogs and determine if they are suitable playmates - Lean when to allow a dog to attend an off-leash play session and when it may be unsafe to do so

Genres: Dogs

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Lauren Houck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who owns a dog..should read this front to back

[Bonnie Chisholm · Rating 4 out of 5]

lots of great information

[Britta:) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did really enjoy it and definitely one of my favorite dog books to read as it included examples i just struggle with non fiction! Overall very informative!

[Britt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very relevant to me as I work in a doggy daycare. This was a good book for me to confirm, practice and continue learning to be a better doggy daycare attendant and also dog owner. There are many basic things being said but they have such an impact on your dog's well being. Some formats in the book, such as the charts, and green, yellow and red "management signals" can be confusing sometimes, which is why I gave this book only 4 out of 5 stars. However altogether a good read.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

As good as it gets for learning about dog-dog interactions in book form. This is written more as a guide for those needing to quickly understand dog-dog interactions, such as at a doggie daycare, dog park or shelter environment, more than a scientific look at dog body language (although the information within is accurate and up-to-date).

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

really like the red, yellow, green options to help people sort and categorize behaviors. Loved this so much I ordered the posters, had them laminated and they are hanging in my training facility.

[Emily Hebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all dog owners!

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

For me that I work in a Doggy daycare this book is like a manual!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insight into canine body language. If you work with canines, read (maybe memorize) this book.

[Jen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Robin Bennett is an absolute sham and a fraud!