The Best Animal Behavior Books for Beginners

Animal Training 101—Master the Science and Art of Animal Behavior Modification. Unlock the secrets of effective animal training with Animal Training 101 by Dr. Jenifer Zeligs. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, this comprehensive guide marries the science of animal behavior with the art of training, offering practical insights applicable to any species. Dr. Zeligs demystifies a wide range of training methods, providing a thorough cost-benefit analysis for each. Her focus on building a trusting, positive relationship between animal and trainer is at the heart of this well-organized reference.

With clear explanations and accessible techniques, you’ll easily find the right approach for your specific challenges and needs. Inside Animal Training 101, you'll discover:. Practical guidance for training both domestic and exotic animalsTechniques suitable for beginners and advanced trainers alikeThe most comprehensive and modern glossary of animal training termsEngaging color illustrations to enhance understandingTransform your training approach with Animal Training 101 and build a deeper bond with the animals you work with.

Ask Your Animal provides a clear, hands-on guide to relating with animals and nature using intuitive communication. Its step-by-step instructions, true stories, and practice exercises are designed to inspire and guide the beginner. More advanced techniques help you resolve specific issues with the animals in your life — or in your neighborhood. Using this approach, you can start addressing these common situations right away:. Controlling bad habits like barking and digging; recovering lost animals. Calming an animal with separation anxiety; coping with an animal's death.

Achieving a better bond with your animal; restoring trust in an abused animal. Creating harmony among the animals in your home; trailering a reluctant horse. Eliminating aggressive behavior; assisting sick and injured animals. Connecting with rescue animals and animals in crisis.

Completely updated, revised, and redesigned in color throughout, this classic text continues to provide a concise introduction to the important fundamentals of animal behavior from genetics, physiology, motivation, learning, and cognition to social and reproductive behavior, abnormal behavior, and human-animal interactions. This new edition includes:. * Concise, comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals of animal behavior in companion, farm, and laboratory animals. * The latest evidence-based information on animal behavior and welfare from expert authors and key opinion leaders from around the world.

* A revised layout and design with easy to find key information at a glance, making it an ideal rapid revision tool. * New chapters on fur animals with the inclusion of more species and expanded sections on canine behavior.