We, Dogs and Other Animals: Notes of a Trainer

Before you is an updated and revised edition of the book «Dogs and Us: Notes of a Trainer», in which the author and host of the program «Dialogues About Animals», PhD in Biological Sciences Ivan Zatevakhin answers various questions posed by both novice and experienced dog owners. Which breed is right for you? How to play properly with your pet? Is it possible to teach him not to ruin the furniture and chase cats? What is aggression, and how to manage it? What to do to prevent a dog fight? And finally, how to train a dog to effectively protect its owner?
Ivan Zatevakhin is a long-time editor of the magazines «Friend» and «My Friend the Dog», creator of domestic competitions in protective service «Big (Russian) Ring», and a former professional dog trainer. He gained extensive experience in understanding the behavior of our smaller brothers not only in training, but also on film sets. He has had the opportunity to communicate with the best specialists in the world and participate in training conducted for various animals - from red wolves and foxes to monitors, crocodiles, and sharks. The accumulated knowledge and skills are applied by the author in dog training and shared with readers.