{"product_id":"9780996275507","title":"Considerations for the City Dog","description":"Melissa McCue-McGrath CPDT-KA, wrote this book in response to a dog nearly killing a 6'4\" man and his German shepherd in her city. After that terrible incident and a decade of working with frustrated dogs in urban centers, she spoke with professionals in related dog industries. She consulted with veterinarians, rescue volunteers, behavior specialists, certified dog trainers, dog daycare providers, groomers and more to identify why urban dogs are failing, and what we need to do to help these dogs succeed. \u003cp\u003eThe same issues -- and solutions -- came up again and again across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explains how to find the right dog for a city environment; identifies how to find a good caretaker for your pet; defines \"behaviorist\"; explains how to get exercise for an athletic dog in a city of leash-laws; and pontificates on how to responsibly advocate for an urban dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, this book lays out how exactly to find reputable help for any possible issue, and holds your hand if things are not working as hoped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a dog training book - there are thousands on the market already. Instead, this book will supplement any science-based training regimen. It gives insight as to why dogs do what they do, but perhaps more importantly, it explains why people do what they do and why we must do better for the sake of our urban dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all need to do better - our urban dogs are in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MuttStuff Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49849795838192,"sku":"9780996275507","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780996275507","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}