Variety Channel

February 13, 2009

Getting Along Better with Your Dog - It\'s Easy! Just Behave More Like a Canine Than a Human!

Episode Segments

Getting Along Better with Your Dog Part One

Patricia talks about the differences between men and dogs, and why primates and canines seem to have so much trouble communicating. She also talks about the proper ways to show affection to your dogs.

Getting Along Better with Your Dog Part Two

Patricia discusses the proper ways to approach and pet a strange dog, the best way to get a dog to come to you, and how to exert dominance over your pet.

Getting Along Better with Your Dog Part Three

Patricia warns us about the dangers of overindulging your dogs, the proper way to correct them after inappropriate behavior, and also talks about the emotions of your pets, as well as the pros and cons of owning a border collie.

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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Patricia McConnell

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. Patricia is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.



She is the author of the much-acclaimed books The Other End of the Leash (published in 10 languages) and For the Love of A Dog: Understanding Emotions in You and Your Best Friend. Her self-published book and booklets on dog training and dog and cat behavior problems continually receive rave reviews from professional trainers, veterinarians and dog and cat lovers from all over the world.

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