Constructing Canine Consent: Conceptualising and adopting a consent-focused relationship with dogs

Constructing Canine Consent

Constructing Canine Consent by Erin Jones explores how to build respectful, consent-focused relationships between humans and dogs. The book introduces practical approaches to understanding canine communication, respecting dogs' choices, and recognizing their emotional needs. It provides valuable insights into cooperative care, positive interactions, and ethical dog training, helping readers develop stronger relationships based on trust, communication, and mutual understanding.

Key Features:

• Canine Consent: Explores the principles of consent and autonomy in human-dog relationships.
• Five Consent Categories: Covers touch-based interaction, cooperative care, activity consent, consent-based learning, and substitutive consent.
• Dog Communication: Explains how to recognize canine signals, preferences, and behavioural responses.
• Cooperative Care: Encourages dogs to participate in handling and care activities through learned consent behaviours.
• Ethical Training: Introduces humane training approaches that prioritize dogs' emotional well-being.
• Practical Applications: Provides guidance for applying consent-focused methods in everyday interactions.
• Professional Resource: Suitable for veterinarians, dog trainers, behaviourists, therapy dog professionals, and dog caregivers.
• Paperback Edition: A valuable resource for learning about modern dog behaviour and welfare.