Shaping the Wolf Within Your Dog

About the Book

Shaping the Wolf Within Your Dog is a comparison study of wolf and dog behavior. It is also a comprehensive guide for living in harmony with dogs. We know dogs are genetically related to the wolf; and both exhibit identical instincts, behaviors, temperaments, and dispositions - and both abide to the law of nature that contends: for any animal grouping to survive, there must be social order and communication between its members. Knowing this, we should learn all we can about wolf behavior, and incorporate that knowledge with our dogs.

By learning how pack animals establish social order and communicate with one another, we can use this information to shape our dogs' natural instincts, without having to use food bribes or violence. When we communicate in our dogs' language, we will be able to communicate our leadership. The outcome will be predictable, for we will be using the same methods of an alpha wolf when he establishes and maintains social order with a pack of wolves. We will be shaping the same wolf instincts that are intact and engaged in each of our dogs.

Shaping the Wolf Within Your Dog illuminates:

• The natural behavior of canines
• The language of canines
• How alphas lead their packs
• How alphas discipline and show affection
• The hierarchy of the wolf social order
• The natural friendliness, loyalty, and devotion of pack members
• How to pick the best pup from a litter
• How to establish social order with pups
• Basic obedience and off lead obedience
• Family protection training

About the Author

The author grew up as the kennel boy on his father's gun-dog kennel in Northwest Florida. As a child growing up with a pack of hunting dogs, Nathan discovered a way to connect with dogs on their level, without having to resort to food rewards or harsh discipline. By learning to mimic the behavior of dominant dogs and communicating in their language, he found that dogs would naturally follow his lead. His career with dogs began at the age of 14 with various hunting dogs. Since 1964, he has personally trained over 3000 dogs, including AKC obedience-trial dogs, gun dogs, field-trial dogs, protection dogs, guard dogs, wolf dogs, and over 70 breeds of family pets. Shaping the Wolf Within Your Dog is the culmination of his four decades of dog training.

For the past twenty years, Mr. Childs has owned and operated Childs Dog Training Academy in Panama City, Florida.