--- product_id: 16037149 title: "K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training (K9 Professional Training Series)" price: "€ 85.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/16037149-k9-behavior-basics-a-manual-for-proven-success-in-operational store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training (K9 Professional Training Series) **Price:** € 85.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training (K9 Professional Training Series) - **How much does it cost?** € 85.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/16037149-k9-behavior-basics-a-manual-for-proven-success-in-operational) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9’s instincts. Learn how to: Recognize and interpret your K9’s expressions, gestures and signals. Use operant conditioning to efficiently and humanely train K9s. Plan and execute effective K9 training programs for search and detection, patrol, remote guided camera, attack, and more. The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about dog behavior. In this revised edition of K9 Behavior Basics , expert dog trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak and Simon Prins share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. You’ll learn how to successfully implement or improve your dogs’ training programs using operant conditioning. The authors outline key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provide practical approaches to operant conditioning. They share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned pro staying up-to-date, K9 Behavior Basics has something for you. Review: Great intro book to K9 training and handling - Excellent intro to developing good K9 handling skills and reliable results. Also discusses where others go wrong and how dogs learn from results based analysis and how to motovate dogs proplerly to succeed. This makes training better for both handlers and the dogs. I have already recommended this book to dog rescues and with great results. Review: Great info, easy to read. - This book is full of great info for dog trainers. If you're just starting out, this will give you a lot of good information on the basics of behavior and body language. After that, it's geared towards more experienced trainers and handlers. It's still good information for less experienced folks, and it's a good way to plant the seed that will grow with time, training, and experience. Even if you're not training service dogs, this book will give you a solid base of information that applies universally to all breeds, ages, and sizes of dogs. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #406,647 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #181 in Animal Behavior & Communication #405 in Law Enforcement (Books) #573 in Dog Training (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 219 Reviews | ## Images ![K9 Behavior Basics: A Manual for Proven Success in Operational Service Dog Training (K9 Professional Training Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811kT-ImgkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great intro book to K9 training and handling *by J***E on October 23, 2018* Excellent intro to developing good K9 handling skills and reliable results. Also discusses where others go wrong and how dogs learn from results based analysis and how to motovate dogs proplerly to succeed. This makes training better for both handlers and the dogs. I have already recommended this book to dog rescues and with great results. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great info, easy to read. *by J***M on April 14, 2014* This book is full of great info for dog trainers. If you're just starting out, this will give you a lot of good information on the basics of behavior and body language. After that, it's geared towards more experienced trainers and handlers. It's still good information for less experienced folks, and it's a good way to plant the seed that will grow with time, training, and experience. Even if you're not training service dogs, this book will give you a solid base of information that applies universally to all breeds, ages, and sizes of dogs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not just for police k9 *by H***E on November 14, 2018* Great approach to training methodology, started reading when Nesto was 6 months and finished it when he was 10 months. So I took my time and regretted it! 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