Jay's Other Books

 

I have written other books, all dog-related, and am including them here in case anybody is interested.

Fight or Fright? A Reactive Dog Guardian's Handbook

Written by the guardian of a reactive dog and student of canine behaviour, this book sets out to make sure that nobody in that situation has to feel alone. Packed with empathy and understanding, inside is a guide to recognising that your dog is fearful and advice to aid you in finding the help and support that you need to improve life for both you and your reactive dog. From describing how reactivity impacts on both dog and guardian physically and mentally, to guidance on finding the right kind of professional help, this book will support you on every step of the journey.

Available in eBook in a range of stores, audiobook (at Amazon, Audible, and Apple Books) and paperback (via Amazon).

Conversations with Collies

Have you ever looked at the dog at your feet and wondered what life would be like if they could talk?

In the case of my dogs, there would be a lot more sarcasm.

Remembrances from a lifetime of dogs, both of working sheepdog and pet varieties, reconstructed with the input of the dogs themselves. Often amusing, rarely particularly flattering to the people involved.

Maybe it's best to not let them tell us what they're thinking!

Available in eBook from a range of stores and in paperback (via Amazon).

Understanding Reactive Dogs: Why Dogs React & How to Help

Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals, and many of them go through life confident and happy with the world around them. A significant number do not - the scared dogs, the anxious dogs, the ones who are terrified when approached by another dog, person, or a whole range of possible things. These dogs react to the causes of their fear in a range of ways, all of which combine to make what are called 'reactive dogs', the ones who cannot cope and have to find a way to tell us. They may be labelled 'bad’, ‘aggressive’, or 'vicious' when they are none of those things. They are scared, and it is up to us to learn and to help.

Learn how fear, anxiety and stress affect the dog. Follow the chemical and physiological changes that happen in the fear response. Find out the potential causes of reactive behaviours, and how to help a puppy have the best chance of avoiding reactivity as they grow and mature into an adult. Discover how to help the reactive dog develop a better relationship with the world. Finish reading this book better understanding reactive dogs.

Available in eBook in a range of stores, audiobook (at Amazon, Audible, and Apple Books) and paperback (via Amazon).