Learn the surprising connection between breed, behavior, evolution, and genetics to communicate better, train easier, and build a lasting bond with your amazing dog.
Many pet parents feel like they're in over their heads trying to correct their dog's unwanted behaviors, from staying off the furniture to excessive barking and chewing. After weeks of perpetual "nos" and "offs" don't work, they get frustrated, give up, and take the dog back to the shelter-a story repeated thousands of times each year. But, it doesn't have to be this way for dogs or their human companions.
The sad truth is, dogs have been bred to have a deeply ingrained sense of purpose, but that purpose doesn't necessarily work in a modern household. This makes training difficult, communication fraught, but most important, it impacts your ability to form a meaningful connection with your new dog.
Expert trainer and author of the bestselling Lucky Dog Lessons, Brandon McMillan's mission is to find a way for every dog to fulfill its genetic destiny to give dogs the freedom to be themselves, and dog owners calm happy homes that work for them. In The Story of Your Dog: A Straightforward Guide to a Complicated Animal, he gives pet parents the insights and tools to bond with their dog in remarkable ways.
The key is figuring out what your dog wants and needs by recognizing their mannerisms and behaviors-both wanted and unwanted-and understanding the biological instincts that drive him to nip, bark, lick, or pull. Learning to make quick adjustments and follow simple practices, you can correct unwanted behaviors and most importantly provide a dog with a joyful existence that leads to a lasting bond.
