The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of Your Dog

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Your relationship with your dog can be one of the most rewarding you will ever experience. Your pet's sense of loyalty, fun and their unconditional love can bring an unparalleled joy into your life. But what if your dog could not only bring you happiness, but also good health? The Happy Dog Owner will show you how to cultivate a relationship with your dog that will actively improve your health and wellbeing, from helping you with physical tasks to comforting and supporting you in times of mental strife. Through psychology, scientifically proven training techniques and advice, human-animal interaction expert Dr Carri Westgarth will teach you how to harness the power of this special relationship to not only have a healthier, happier dog, but a healthier, happier you.

Dr Carri Westgarth is Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live sharing her expertise on dogs. Carri's research has been featured in the Guardian, the New York Times and New Scientist, and Carri also consults on pet behaviour for companies including Forthglade Pet Foods and Royal Mail.

'Carri Westgarth's unique combination of scholarship and practical experience with dogs will make this the go-to book for every inquiring dog owner' -- Dr John Bradshaw, bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs 'Fabulous resource not only for those thinking about getting a dog but for seasoned owners too! Mixing sound content with charm, Carri draws on years of experience and scientific evidence to teach us how to maximize the benefits of dog ownership and minimize the risks' -- Dr Taryn Graham, anthrozoologist and dog trainer 'As a clinical animal behaviourist, I'm always looking for books to recommend to my clients that translate the science into an enjoyable read. This book does that perfectly and I can't recommend it more!' -- Natalie Light, certified clinical animal behaviourist and presenter of Barks From the Bookshelf podcast 'If you already think dogs are amazing, be prepared to love them even more after reading this book. Five stars' -- Tom Candy, certified clinical animal behaviourist 'If you live with a dog, this book is for you - and your dog' -- Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat 'The new go-to book if you are interested and committed in becoming 'A Happy Dog Owner'! The book is not only filled with terrific tips on how to interact more effectively with your dog but the suggestions are built on current best practice research. The book combines Carri's wealth of knowledge as a researcher in canine sciences and human animal interactions with her background as being a certified dog behaviorist. The combination of her background is synergistic when providing readers with dynamic ideas of how they can relate better to their dogs. The materials are easy to read and will capture your interest. I strongly recommend this book to all dog lovers. The insights generated will help you enhance your bond with your four legged friend' -- Aubrey H. Fine Ed.D., Professor Emeritus/Licensed Psychologist, author of Afternoons with Puppy; The Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy 'One for all dog lovers out there, I can't recommend it enough. It's brilliant' -- Dr James Greenwood, The Pets Factor