Off-Leash Dog Play A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun

Finallya comprehensive guide for the pet professional working with off-leash playgroups. A great book for training staff on key aspects for safe dog management.You will discover how to: - Understand canine body language and the ever-changing dynamics that occur between dogs playing together - Safely manage off-leash playgroups with the least amount of force - Train your staff to effectively manage off-leash playgroups - Identify dog play styles to create fun, interactive dog playgroups - See early-warning signs of arousal and play escalations - Minimize potential dangers and fights between dogs - Support the emotional needs of puppies and dogs lacking self-confidence - Correlate breed history and stages of development to off-leash playgroup management issues - How to introduce dogs and determine if they are suitable playmates - Lean when to allow a dog to attend an off-leash play session and when it may be unsafe to do so