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Generations of dogs have been labeled training lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly normal. Numerous other completely and utterly normal dogs have been branded as canine misfits simply because they grew up to act like dogs. Barking, chewing, sniffing, licking, jumping up, and occasionally (just like people) having arguments are as normal and natural for dogs as wagging tails and burying bones.

In 41 essays, one of the world's most influential dog trainer and behaviorists, Jean Donaldson highlights the common and frequently wrong-headed notions people have about why dogs behave the way they do, and explains what really motivates your pooch and how to change behavior. Jean's innovative ideas are delivered via quirky and witty, but always scientifically-based, essays that will help create "Aha!" moments for every dog-lover on earth. If you loved Jean's best selling book "The Culture Clash", you will enjoy learning more about the dogs who inhabit planet Neptune and the people who don't!

From the award winning author of "The Culture Clash" and "Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs" comes an indispensable resource for harried dog owners! This down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs.

Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker by Jean Donaldson, highlights key concepts in the areas of: Behavior, Training, Behavior Problems, Fear & Anxiety, Aggression, Genetics and Evolution.