Grr! is now in our General Store. Click on the image above to go there.
Be a Responsible Dog Owner And Learn How To Recognize Aggressive Behavior
If you own a dog, have children, work with dogs or ever encounter dogs in your daily routine.
". . . a unique approach . . . on the identification and in-depth treatment of aggressive behavior. The popularity of the authors and importance of the topic make this a recommended purchase for public libraries."Library Journal, February 15, 2000.
"If you own a dog or work with dogs in any capacity, this is a must read with real solutions."
"Finally! A book about dog aggression that everyone can understand!" "Not just for dog owners!"
"Provides much needed understanding for everyone, not just dog owners and handlers."
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. That statistic alone should drive home the fact that dog aggression is everyone's problem. Canine aggressive behavior--which includes growling, not just nipping and biting, is frightening and dangerous. And aggressive behavior in dogs can happen in the nicest families.
The sad part is that a lot of aggressive behavior can be nipped in the bud. Injuries and death caused by dogs could be avoided if owners and professionals who work with dogs understood the signs of aggression and how to deal with them.
Many owners are aware of aggressive tendencies and are even frightened of their own dog, yet they remain in denial because they are afraid to admit they can't cope with the problem or they fear someone will tell them to get rid of the dog. It's the "What? Not my kid!" syndrome.
If your dog is sometimes a frightening menace, if your dog has ever growled or won't let you touch his food or toys. If there is an aggressive canine in the neighborhood, you finally have a valuable resource: Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal's GRRR!: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Dogs.
GRRR! enables responsible dog owners to identify and control aggressive behavior, and to put into practice Uncle Matty's maxim, "Get rid of the problem, not the dog." Equally important, the book helps you identify the potential for aggressive behavior, offers realistic advice for obedience training an aggressive dog, tells you what to do if your dog growls or bites and more.
GRRR! identifies ten distinct categories of aggressive behavior, describes each one and explains why it occurs. It also includes a unique puppy personality test and tests for aggression used by Matthew Margolis with his clients, trainers and students. With this knowledge, dog owners can better identify and correct specific aggressive behavior. Prevention is important and emphasized throughout the book, including the special section on children and aggressive dogs, focusing on how to prevent getting bitten.
Look for GRRR! in book stores nationwide including Barnes & Noble. You will find it on Amazon.com and in Uncle Matty's General Store here in this web site. To visit the store, click on the photograph of GRRR! at the top of this story.
