{"product_id":"how-to-have-a-happy-dog-andrea-mchugh-paperback","title":"How to Have a Happy Dog: Improve His Wellbeing by Andrea McHugh - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780753733059\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Octopus Publishing Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat makes a dog truly happy? How to Have a Happy Dog by Andrea McHugh is a warm, practical paperback guide that helps owners tune into their dog's real needs. Written in a friendly, accessible style and grounded in up-to-date canine behaviour research, it teaches you to read body language, understand your dog's view of the world, and respond with confidence, whether you have a boisterous puppy, a nervous rescue, or a settled family favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback guide is built around the simple idea that a happy dog is one whose owner understands how to listen to him. Andrea McHugh breaks down the subtle signals dogs give through posture, tail carriage, ear position and vocalisation, helping readers move past guesswork and towards genuinely responsive care. The book covers everyday scenarios familiar to any dog owner: settling a new puppy or rescue dog, coping with a house move, welcoming a new baby, or introducing another pet to the household. There is guidance on exercise, grooming, feeding and stimulation, plus troubleshooting advice for common behavioural worries, so owners can spot early signs of stress or discontent before they become bigger problems. Rather than a rigid training manual, it reads as a companion for daily life with a dog, encouraging owners to see situations from their pet's point of view. Practical checklists, real-world examples and clear explanations of current thinking on canine psychology sit alongside reassuring, down-to-earth advice. Whether you are a first-time owner or have lived with dogs for years, the book offers fresh ways to keep a dog's life stimulating, secure and enjoyable, strengthening the bond between owner and pet through better understanding rather than trial and error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, jargon-free guidance on reading canine body language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice for new puppies, rescue dogs and multi-pet households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded in up-to-date scientific research on dog behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent and troubleshoot common behavioural issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for new and experienced dog owners alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback, easy to keep on hand for everyday reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAndrea McHugh is a freelance pet author with a particular love of dogs and cats. She has written and contributed to a number of pet care titles, bringing a practical, owner-friendly approach to canine and feline behaviour and wellbeing. Her writing draws on current research and years of engagement with the pet-owning community, making expert-level insight approachable for everyday readers looking to better understand and care for their animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFriendly, practical and genuinely useful, this guide turns everyday moments with your dog into opportunities for better understanding. It's the kind of book you'll return to again and again as your dog's needs change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Book cover and edition may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK ISBN 9780753733059 edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrea McHugh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020456362221,"sku":"SNG7442","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/how-to-have-a-happy-dog-andrea-mchugh-paperback.jpg?v=1784320195","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/how-to-have-a-happy-dog-andrea-mchugh-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}