{"product_id":"9780757324956","title":"Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eSunshine, Wendy Lyons \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealth Communications Inc\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/28\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTender Paws\u003c\/i\u003e takes a deep dive into the practical benefits of applying therapeutic parenting best practices to dogs in our care. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eender Paws\u003c\/i\u003e sheds fresh light on dog care, not found in other dog training and behavior books, by asking: What if you could parent your dog the way experts approach raising a vulnerable child?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When award-winning journalist Wendy Lyons Sunshine adopted her first puppy—rescued from behind a gas station, separated from the litter too soon, anemic, and overwhelmed—she struggled to cope with the chaos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Standard training guides failed her, and in desperation she turned to an unlikely resource: a bestseller for adoptive families. Suddenly she saw the puppy not as a problem to correct, but as a young creature with invisible, unmet needs, and their relationship blossomed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eTender Paws\u003c\/i\u003e, Sunshine shares what she discovered about the essentials for supporting a dog's body, mind, emotions, and relationships—and ultimately why getting to the root of a dog's needs and behavior can make all the difference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book features dozens of fascinating cases and introduces the HEARTS framework—six practical, research-backed caregiving habits that help any dog flourish, whether you're living with an 8 week-old puppy who's all teeth or a 10 year-old adult rescue with a mysterious history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll discover:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple, gentle methods that support a dog's body and mind, based on research into neurobiology, attachment, child development, learning, and trauma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDozens of real cases—the spaniel pushed to the brink, the high-drama border collie, the adult rescue facing behavioral euthanasia—to show you what genuinely helps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe unmet needs and nervous-system stress underneath many behaviors, and how to build the sense of safety a dog needs before training can take hold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to choose equipment and training methods that serve your dog best\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe HEARTS chart that readers tell us they photocopy and use daily—a simple way to pinpoint what your dog actually needs when behavior goes sideways\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Lots of positive, gentle methods for working effectively with dogs.\" \u003cb\u003e—Temple Grandin,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eAnimals Make Us Huma\u003c\/i\u003en\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the 2025 ASJA Book Award and the 2024 Maxwell Medallion for Best Rescue\/Adoption Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eI adopted a rescue with an unknown or traumatic past. Is this the right book for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was written with you in mind. It applies trauma research and attachment science—the kind used with at-risk children—to puppies and dogs carrying histories of neglect, abuse, or early deprivation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow is \u003ci\u003eTender Paws\u003c\/i\u003e different from a regular dog-training book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Most training focuses on obedience and control. \u003ci\u003eTender Paws\u003c\/i\u003e gets to the root of why your dog behaves the way it does and what it genuinely needs to thrive. Positive, force-free training is one part of a comprehensive, science-led approach rather than the whole answer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo I need a background in science or psychology to follow it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not at all. Readers and award-judges consistently describe it as easy to read and immediately usable, with real-life stories, helpful visuals, and one simple framework. It translates research from child development and animal behavior into plain, practical steps.","brand":"Health Communications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44418496528639,"sku":"9780757324956","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780757324956-us-300.jpg?v=1783362431","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780757324956","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}