The Supposedly Enlightened Person’s Guide to Raising a Dog

Lisa is the founder and principal of The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour, which provides courses to students all around the world who wish to work professionally with dogs. She is the founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance, a non-profit organisation which brings together members of the public and dog professionals, and supports rescue organisations across the globe. She is also co-chair of The Association of INTO Dogs, an organisation for behaviourists who use modern scientific methods. Lisa has fostered and adopted many rescue dogs, and she is passionate about dog welfare. Lisa is the author of 32 published books, including four previous books about dog psychology and behaviour, including Charlie – The Dog Who Came in from the Wild, also published by Hubble & Hattie. She is a consultant for the media on dog-related issues.

• Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction - information about Kac and Lisa, and how this book came aboutOne: How A Cat Person Became A Dog Lover and Other Miracles of Nature - how Kac came to adopt Talulah Lake, and Lisa's guidance on how to choose the right dog for youTwo: Tu-Rah-Lu-Tah-Lu-Lah: The Adoption of a Rescue - Talulah's aversion to travelling, and Lisa's guidance on how to turn this around to positive feelings. How to read body language to determine whether a dog is feeling stressed or uncomfortable.Three: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star:Potty Training a New Dog - Kac's first experience of toilet training a dog, and Lisa's guidance on how to accomplish thisFour: Girl Gone Wild: Leaving a Dog Alone - Keeping Talulah and the resident cats safely apart. Separation anxiety, and Lisa's guidance on how to alleviate thisFive: Who's Walking Who? : Excessive Pulling on the Lead - Talulah's excitement about being outdoors led to her pulling hard on the leash. Lisa's guidance on loose leash walking, recall, and socializing. How to protect your dog from unwelcome attentionSix: Talulah Goes to School: When to Take Your Dog for Training - Talulah's basic training and attendance at training classes. Lisa's guidance on how to choose a training class, and how to teach basic training at home. Seven: Big Sticks, Men and Baseball Caps: Learning What Your Dog is Afraid of - Talulah's background left her with several fears. How Kac helped her through these, and Lisa's guidance on the causes of fear, the chemistry of fear, and how to teach dogs to feel safeEight: I Love Dr. Suzy: Visits to the Veterinarian - Talulah's first visit to the veterinarian, and how this was made into a positive experience for her. Lisa's guidance on how to set up vet visits so that there is minimum anxiety, and how to help dogs who are fearful during vet visits.Nine: I'm Perfect Just as I am: Choosing a Dog Groomer - Talulah's first experience of visiting a groomer. Lisa's guidance on how to choose the right groomer and how to recognize a bad one. Guidance on diet and which foods are toxic for dogsTen: First Night at Camp: Selecting a Good Kennel - Kac's search for a good boarding facility for Talulah, and how she decided on the right one. Talulah's experience of camp. Lisa's checklist for determining where a kennels is good or undesirable, and instructions on preparing for a trip awayEleven: Now this is my Kind of Shopping Spree! By Talulah: What a Dog Really Needs and Wants to Do - Talulah's first trips to the dog park, and how Kac helped her cope with her initial fear. Lisa's dog park tips and guidance on what to look for in your dog's body language and behavior to ascertain whether she's having a good or stressful timeTwelve: Talulah and the Stinky Squirrel: Dealing with Wild Animals - Talulah's experience of being zapped by a skunk, and Lisa's tips on how to get rid of noxious smellsThirteen: A Common Candy Bar Turns Into a Designer Treat: How We Adopted A Second Dog - How Kac met and fell in love with Truffle (formerly Snickers) and adopted him. Lisa gives guidance on adopting a second dog, and getting introductions with your resident dog off to the best startFourteen: The Unintentional BFF's - Settling Truffle in, setting up routines, and the instant bond between Truffle and Talulah. Lisa gives guidance on setting up positive introductions and ensuring that both dogs are comfortable, and explains about dog emotions and the use of a reward system for all harmonious interactionsFifteen: Dog Patterns and Hurt Feelings: How a Well-meaning Human Can Hurt a Dog's Feelings - Kac describes how Talulah and Truffle formed routines and how Truffle was briefly shocked after being told off. Lisa explains why routines, if not too rigid, help foster security. She describes how hard impulse control can be for dogs and the psychological impact on dogs of our emotions and reactionsSixteen: Puppy-land and Kitty-land - Kac and Marlene decide to integrate the previously separated dogs and cats after a house move, and in a house that is still partially a building site. Lisa gives guidance on low stress moving, and on introductions between dogs and cats Seventeen: Losing Charlie - Kac and Lisa both write about their relationships with Lisa's feral dog, Charlie, and the impact he had on their lives. The tragedy of so many homeless dogs overseas, and steps that can be taken to relieve some of the sufferingEighteen: The Great Relapse - Talulah and Truffle start to toilet indoors after the house move, and Lisa's guidance on how to teach them to toilet outside againNineteen: When Your Puppy Gets Sick or Injured - Talulah's encounter with a skewer, and Truffle's bad experiences with groomers that left him in great pain. Lisa's guidance on home grooming and on caring for a sick dogTwenty: When The Student is Ready, the Teachers Appear - Kac reflects on the lessons she has learned through Talulah and Truffle. Lisa follows this by reflecting on how precious these relationships are

Very well written paperback basically about a cat lady acquiring a dog! Written by mac Young, whose steep learning curve consisted of becoming a good doggy Mom to Talulah, a small rescue dog. The book takes the reader through rescue centres and how to find the right dog for you, this is achieved in a super true story form in how Talulah settles in and necessities such as toilet training, travel, feeding, other pets... in this case six cats! Chapters follow with Talulah making appearances in photos throughout. I love the last paragraph as I think it is so important. 'Have fun with your dogs, and make the most of every moment. Drink in his love and devotion and offer the same in return.' I think sometimes our daily lives take over and we forget our most devoted friends have such a short time with us. Both entertaining and informative, this book is totally delightful and a wonderful read for dog owners new and old. Full of information and beautiful photos and a true story shared. - Dog Training Weekly. When Kac Young adopted a rescue dog called Talulah she consulted Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related. Lisas observations and guidance make an entertaining and informative book that will appeal to both new and seasoned dog guardians. The result, The Supposedly Enlightened Person's Guide To Raising A Dog is a beautifully illustrated book that makes an ideal gift for dog households. - Driving With Dogs. Talulah's soulful gaze begs you to add her to your shopping cart for the tale of a lifetime. Buy and enjoy an uplifting read about learning to love a dog and learning to earn a dog's love too! Marc Bekoffs forward to The Supposedly Enlightened Persons Guide To Raising A Dog is an enduring endorsement of the pioneering work of Hubble & Hattie in publishing books written by ethical guardians of other species. Behind this superbly illustrated saga shines a beautifully bright light that will never be extinguished. Kac Youngs gentle self0deprecating humour permeates this book and offers comfort and wisdom to the newbie dog guardian. Kac shares her aspirations as an adoptive guardian in a heartwarming read. She embraces her new role with humility, a willingness to learn and a heart full of unconditional love. Lisas generous advice is also compressed into easy to follow dot point summaries. The Supposedly Enlightened Person Guide To Raising A Dog is irresistible. Pick up Talulah today!- Geelong Obedience Dog Club. This soft backed book of some 128 pages and over 20 chapters I have read at least three times before commencing this review and, as someone who has been involved in the subject for a lifetime, learned something new each time I read it. I found it fascinating and am convinced that anyone, irrespective of experience, has a new dog, no matter whether puppy of adult, will find it an extremely helpful guide. I found each chapter- no matter how short- interesting and instructive. I was learning without realising it! I am convinced that anyone who acquires a new dog, mongrel or pedigree, will benefit from these chapters whatever the reader's experience. I am sure it is not a book that will be lest gathering dust on the shelf but will be referred to time and time again. Buy it, read it and be educated and entertained. Whatever your experience I am sure you will not regret the decision. - Trevor Turner. Kac Young never imagined that after a lifetime as a 'cat person' she would fall in love with, and adopt, a tiny rescue dog called Talulah. She loved other people's dogs, but never had the time ... All that changed when she met Talulah during a trip out with friends and just had to take her home to a house in the forest in California, shared with her partner and six cats and visited by deer, squirrels and skunks. The stories of life as a first-time adopter describe Kac's progression from slightly shell-shocked beginner to savvy, adoring dog guardian. Right from the start, Kac consulted behaviourist Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related, and Lisa's observations and guidance on a wide range of subjects follow Kac's stories, so that those with little experience of living with a dog can get started on the right foot and paw and build a loving, trusting relationship. Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to both new and seasoned dog guardians. - Australian Dog Lover. An engaging, entertain, and informative read from cover to cover, "The Supposedly Enlightened Person's Guide to Raising a Dog" will help anyone with a new canine companion of their own to start off on the right foot with a new dog, or get reacquainted with a longtime canine friend and companion! In addition to the reading lists of dog enthusiasts, "The Supposedly Enlightened Person's Guide to Raising a Dog" is very highly recommended for community library pet/wildlife collections. - Midwest Book Review. This charming book is a must have for any first time dog owner. It is so easy to read, honest, and packed full of brilliant advice. Unlike some dog books that just give you the information you need in a somewhat boring and sterile way, this book is created by two skilled teachers, the best kind of teachers, the teachers you don't realise are instructing you because they make it fun, a story, a journey. What they don't do is make it seem that adopting a dog or buying a puppy is easy with no drama. When bringing a dogs onto your home and life there is always adjustments to be made by both sides; it is how you manage those shifts that is important. Kac was lucky enough to have one of the best mentors I know, in Lisa's gentle, non-judgemental guidance and Talulah and Truffle thrived on Kac's compassionate approach and Lisa's common-sense instructions. It should be made compulsory for every first time dog owner to read this book. - Toni Shelbourne - Canine Behaviour Practitioner.