Description
Finally a comprehensive guide for the pet professional working with off-leash playgroups. A great book for training staff on key aspects for safe dog management. You will discover how to: – Understand canine body language and the ever-changing dynamics that occur between dogs playing together – Safely manage off-leash playgroups with the least amount of force – Train your staff to effectively manage off-leash playgroups – Identify dog play styles to create fun, interactive dog playgroups – See early-warning signs of arousal and play escalations – Minimize potential dangers and fights between dogs – Support the emotional needs of puppies and dogs lacking self-confidence – Correlate breed history and stages of development to off-leash playgroup management issues – How to introduce dogs and determine if they are suitable playmates – Learn when to allow a dog to attend an off-leash play session and when it may be unsafe to do so
