{"product_id":"9781250095558","title":"Modern Dog Parenting: Raising Your Dog or Puppy to Be a Loving Member of Your Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou and your dog are a lot alike. By several behavioral measures, your dog’s mental abilities are equivalent to those of a two to three and a half-year-old toddler. Dogs can learn up to 250 words, count from one to five and understand basic arithmetic. Your dog can imitate and understand your behavior and has a sense of fairness. Doesn’t it make sense to treat these sensitive, intelligent creatures a bit more like children? Kids—and dogs—raised with kindness and respect grow up happy. And happy is good. \u003ci\u003eModern Dog Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e will show readers that yes, you can love your dog and live with him, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDogs (and the people who love them) are tired of the school of dominant, top-dog training. They are looking for a new kind of pack leader: someone funny, enthusiastic, intuitive, approachable, and, above all, effective. And they’ve found her. Sarah Hodgson rejects dominance-based training and gets astonishing results with a blend of wit, compassion, energy, and proven skills. She communicates instructions clearly, directs behavior compassionately, and rewards success lavishly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e*Understanding the signs your dog is giving you\u003cbr\u003e*Having fun while learning manners\u003cbr\u003e*How to fit your dog into your lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e*How to communicate lovingly and effectively with your dog\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132529164528,"sku":"9781250095558","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250095558_p0.jpg?v=1763702362","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250095558","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}