Constructing Canine Consent

A New Approach to Canine Consent

This book provides a new definition of canine consent, which goes beyond species boundaries to help us apply these concepts in our everyday interactions with dogs. It is an essential resource for professionals and caregivers who want to challenge the current expectations of dogs and dog behavior in our society by considering their perspectives, experiences, and emotional needs.

Key Features

• Five Categories of Consent: The book defines consent through five major categories: Touch/interaction-based consent, cooperative care using learned consent behaviors, activity consent, consent-based learning, and substitutive consent.
• Two-Way Communication: These categories involve a two-way communication system, integration of salient choices, teaching consent behaviors, and incorporating existing training protocols that adhere to the Humane Hierarchy of best practices.
• Practical Application: It provides a practical guide on how to apply these concepts in your daily interactions with dogs.
• Broad Audience: It will be important reading for veterinary professionals, dog trainers and behaviorists, those involved in work with therapy dogs, and anybody working with or caring for dogs.