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PAWTASTIC!!DOGNITIVE THERAPYDOGNITIVE THERAPY
Author: Laura Vissaritis
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
RRP: $29.99
Available: Now, from all good bookstores
There are many
books out there on
training your dog,
and we’re pleased
that Dognitive
Therapy is one of
the better ones.
This book focuses
on the principles
of cognitive
behaviour therapy,
the behavioural
management
strategy to cope
with distress, and applies them to our canine
friends, encouraging pet owners to see the
world through their animal’s point of view.
Laura is a canine expert, having trained dogs
for more than 30 years, although as she is quick
to point out in the book’s introduction, the
relationship is very much multi-directional. She
has learned a lot from animals, too. She believes
in building a trusting relationship between
canine and human, and explores ways to
establish this and how to develop a confi dent,
happy dog through dognitive therapy, based
upon the idea that to change your dog’s
behaviour, fi rst you must work on yourself.
Overall, Dognitive Therapy is a really
interesting read, even if you don’t have a dog
you feel needs training. It explores the human-
canine bond and off ers easy-to-understand,
practical advice which puts the onus on us
when it comes to our pet’s behaviour.TRAVELLING WITH PETS ON TRAVELLING WITH PETS ON
AUSTRALIA’S EAST COASTAUSTRALIA’S EAST COAST
Author: Carla Francis
Publisher:
Woodslane Press
RRP: $29.99
Available: Now, from
all good bookstores
We love our furry friends
and consider them to be
part of the family. Now,
more than ever before,
when it comes time to go on
holiday, many of us are choosing to take our pets with
us rather than book them into a kennel. But fi nding
the right accommodation that accepts guests of the
two- and four-legged variety can be tricky — unless
you happen to have yourself a copy of Travelling With
Pets on Australia’s East Coast. The comprehensive guide
covers the very best in pet-friendly accommodation
from Melbourne to Cairns, so that wherever your
road trip takes you, you’ll be covered.
Organised geographically and alphabetically,
you’ll fi nd basic information on each business,
such as an indication of cost, location and contact
details, as well as other vital important info, such
as whether the pet is allowed inside and how
many humans the accommodation can sleep.
Overall, this is a very impressive resource and
a must-have for any dog owner who likes to get
on the road with their pet. We know we won’t be
leaving home without it!REVIEWS
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