Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly

Learn how to harness the power of reward-based reinforcement to build safe, friendly behavior in your aggressive dog. The positive-training-based Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) technique, as described in Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, has proven successful for pet owners and trainers around the world, offering a humane alternative to desensitization, counterconditioning, and distraction methods. Author Kellie Snider shares detailed chapters on the science and principles behind CAT, including the importance of consistency in training, finding a reward that motivates your dog, and recognizing normal versus aggressive behaviors, concluding with step-by-step instructions on how to use CAT with your own dog and when to seek the help of a behavior professional.