Books by Rebecca Brown

Author Rebecca Brown uses real and entertaining stories from her 30+ years of experience in the dog training profession. She has developed a dynamic training program that promotes the Soft-Handed Approach-a humanitarian-based approach that focuses on positive, no-force methods, where behaviors are reinforced due to the dog owner's understanding of the canine's mentality and language. You will discover why the Soft-Handed Approach surpasses all training methods especially methods that promote owners, trainers, and instructors, to resort to physical or psychological abuse to achieve the desired outcome. Additionally, the author explains all her "tricks of the trade" in detail in this well-organized book.The book has something to offer all dog enthusiast from those that desire a well-behaved companion dog to those who want to have a competitive "edge" while trialing. The book explains how to get involved with your dog beyond the basic mannerisms, and why starting off on the right foot can make all the difference. As you follow the step-by-step guidelines, you will learn how to implement the three cognitive-perspective methods: Marker, Coaching, and Gentle Guidance while establishing many different behaviors and skills. Dog owners, trainers, and instructors, can expect to find numerous ProTips, easy to follow step-by-step guides, training solutions, show secrets, and more.

Have you ever felt like the world turn it's back on you? Did it ever seem like you were in a maze and couldn't find your way? Journey into life of a woman whose life has been far from a fairy tale. Journey into her world of being betrayed by people she trusted most. Passed around like some old hand me down clothes. Journey with Reba as she goes from feeling like there is no purpose for her here in this world. Until one day truly finding the Lord and realizing that He loved her made it possible for her to love for herself. This is a journey you will truly remember.

This book examines child protection issues in relation to babies and young children at risk of abuse. Based on a study which followed babies until they were 3 years old, it examines how safeguarding decisions are made and how they impact upon the lives of the children, including their development. It provides key messages for policy and practice.

Asian Art is the first comprehensive anthology of important primary documents and key contemporary scholarship on Asian art history.