{"product_id":"tender-paws-how-science-based-parenting-can-transform-our-relationship-with-dogs","title":"Tender Paws","description":"\u003cb\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\u003e2025 Winner in the Service\/Self Help category of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e2024 Winner of Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Medallion for rescue\/adoption book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2024 IAM Book of the Year Award finalist in the Animlas\/Pets\/Nature category.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if you could nurture your dog the way that developmental psychologists, trauma specialists, and other experts approach raising children?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eTender Paws, \u003c\/i\u003eaward-winning journalist Wendy Lyons Sunshine shows dog lovers how to use best practices from child development, attachment theory, trauma research, parenting styles, and advanced learning theory to foster trust, resilience, and cooperation in their canine companions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reimagine Dog Training as Dog Parenting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Traditional dog training often relies on dominance, obedience, and control—but modern science tells us there's a better way. Tender Paws introduces the HEARTS framework, a holistic approach designed to help dogs thrive emotionally, behaviorally, and socially.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing—understand how physical issues, trauma, and stress affect dog behavior and how to support recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrichment—learn how to fulfill your dog's cognitive and sensory needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate environment—create a home where your dog feels secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespectful relationships—build a trusting and cooperative connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching sensitively and positively—promote ideal learning with evidence-informed strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the individual—tailor care to your unique dog's temperament, history, and biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Far from a standard dog training manual, Tender Paws shows how and why to apply parenting best practices to diverse scenarios, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecognizing developmental trauma and unmet core needs, especially in rescue puppies and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking decisions about appropriate equipment,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresponding to difficult behavior,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding the parenting style from which we approach our dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Full of heart-tugging, real-life stories, expert interviews, and practical tools, Tender Paws empowers you to understand your dog's behavior through a new lens—one rooted in science, empathy, and connection. 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