After more than nine seasons as television's Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan has a new mission: to use his unique insights about dog psychology to create stronger, happier relationships between humans and their canine companions.
Both inspirational and practical, A Short Guide to a Happy Dog draws on thousands of training encounters around the world to present ninety-eight essential lessons. Taken together, they will help any owner apply the key aspects of Cesar's celebrated philosophy to create the most fulfilling life possible with their dogs.
In these pages, Cesar delves into crucial themes that go beyond obedience-school basics to reveal the hearts and minds of our beloved pets. In short, practical takes, he explores
• the basics of dog psychology;
• instinctual behaviors;
• creating balance and boundaries;
• managing common misbehaviors;
• choosing the right dog for your family;
• helping your dog adjust to life transitions.
Throughout the book, inspiring stories from Cesar's case files—and from his new show, Leader of the Pack—provide moving real-world applications and surprising life lessons.
Smart, easy to use, and packed with Cesar's remarkable insights into human and canine behavior, A Short Guide to a Happy Dog is an inspiring tool for anyone looking to live a better life with a beloved member of the family.
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"This book is full of straight forward good advice with enough personality and detail injected amongst the philosophy to make it a good read. It's my favourite of his books so far."
— Claire (5 out of 5 stars)
" I knew most of this material from his other books but still enjoyed the refresher course "
— Raj, 11/6/2013" Not terribly thorough and a little repetitive but still some good tips. I've never read any of his other books before so maybe this serves a better purpose as a supplement. "
— Kevin, 6/15/2013" Short guide. Easy read. Eloquent and entertaining as usual, but quite possibly Cesar's best one yet! Very much enjoyed reading it and catching up with Cesar & pals. "
— Jennifer, 5/18/2013" Lots of good tips, but be selective. Physical correction doesn't work for all dogs. "
— Jan, 2/28/2013" Good book on basic pack theory and how your own behavior impacts dog behavior. Interesting insights into Cesar's personal life trials. "
— Kelly, 2/16/2013Cesar Millan, star of National Geographic’s celebrated Dog Whisperer and Leader of the Pack, is the most sought-after dog behaviorist in the world and recognized for his particular expertise in canine psychology. He is author of the New York Times bestsellers Cesar’s Way, Be the Pack Leader, A Member of the Family, and How to Raise the Perfect Dog, as well as the founder of the Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles. In addition to his educational seminars, he has established the Millan Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping shelters and rescue groups. He is a recipient of the National Humane Society Genesis Award Special Commendation for his work in rehabilitating shelter animals.
Armando Durán has appeared in films, television, and regional theaters throughout the West Coast. For the last decade he has been a member of the resident acting company at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. In 2009 he was named by AudioFile as Best Voice in Biography and History for his narration of Che Guevara. A native Californian, he divides his time between Los Angeles and Ashland, Oregon.