Expert animal behaviorists and therapists Warren and Fay Eckstein have the answers you need. In Understanding Your Pet they show you how to deal with every conceivable type of pet behavior problem, from the animal that chews everything in sight to the pet that is terrified of riding in a car.Going far beyond ordinary training methods and approaches, the Ecksteins teach you how to interpret your pet's behavior so that you can understand the cause of a problem. Then, drawing on years of experience and field work, they give you proven, easy-to-follow techniques for curing the problem behavior.You'll also find expert guidance on how to select the pet that is best for you and your family, how to establish basic communication with your pet, how to teach the basic commands, and how to introduce a new family member - infant or adult - to your cat or dog. The authors also explain how to handle such modern-day concerns as the two-career family and the home-alone pet, boarding your pet while you're away, and the stressful effects of divorce on the family pet. Read Less