Dogs have shared our lives for thousands of years - to the benefit of
both species. However, it's only relatively recently that dogs, in many
societies, have lived primarily as companions within the heart of the
home. This close relationship, together with society's expectations of
dogs, can pose problems. All relationships have challenges, and where
individuals of different species live closely together, these can be
magnified, and misunderstandings occur. These can lead to fractures in
the family/dog relationship, and, in some cases, result in dogs
developing behaviours that are problematic for us.Helping Minds Meet,
written by professionals in the field, explains how and why many of
these misunderstandings occur, and how we can work to resolve them. It
aims to help us adjust the way we interact with our dogs, in order to
help our dogs be well behaved, whilst at the same time enabling us to
enjoy fulfilling relationships and a good quality of life with them.
Specially commissioned images illustrate the text, and worksheets are
provided to help owners focus on the areas where their dog and situation
can benefit from applying the suggestions made.
