A book that scientifically explores communication with dogs. - Title: Communication Techniques for Building Bonds with Dogs - What Behavioral Science Teaches Us - - Publisher: DoggyStation - Author: Masaori Tanaka - ISBN: 978-4-907376-15-3 Used, in excellent condition, almost unused after purchase. Book Overview Based on the behavioral analysis and animal behavior studies that dog behaviorist Masaori Tanaka specializes in, this book introduces practical methods of communication between dogs and their owners, applying various scientific research. ------- Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Partner What is communication?/Dog communication/Developing observation skills/ Body language viewed by emotion/Training to read body language/Calming signals/Everyday calming signals/Tone of voice/Dogs that can't read signals/What are problem behaviors? /Problem behaviors and communication Chapter 2: Canine Ethology Understanding dogs' free and natural behavior/The structure of the pack/Pack hierarchy/Leadership and pack bonds/The alpha syndrome fallacy/The flaws of dominance theory/Behavioral repertoire/Dominance behavior/Submissive behavior/Submissive hierarchy/Social behavior/Breaking free from submission and dominance Chapter 3: Tips for Good Communication What is needed to bring out a dog's abilities/Regular life/Balanced diet/Moderate exercise/Exercise and health/Building bonds through play/Learning from how dogs play with each other/Teaching excitement control through play/Socialization and dog personality/The trap of cognitive bias/Behavioral archetypes Chapter 4: The Psychology of Behaviorism Respondent conditioning/Conditioned emotional response/Name exercise/Eye contact exercise/Basic training/Positive loops that build bonds (neuroscience)/The meaning of using treats - What is the motivation for behavior - (neuroscience)/Operant conditioning (behavior analysis)/Reinforcement and weakening/Behavioral contingency/Establishing behavior - reinforcement schedules -/Continuous reinforcement schedule/Intermittent reinforcement schedule/Formation of demand barking/Reinforcement schedules and addiction/The effects of punishment/Side effects of punishment - steps to mental disorders -/Punishment is immediate but has low persistence and effectiveness/Putting science to good use etc.