A New Approach to Dogs and Dog Training: Human-Canine Synergy in Theory and Practice
暫譯: 犬類與犬訓練的新方法：人犬協同的理論與實踐
Koutsopoulos, Theovoulos
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商品描述
This book presents a new and innovative concept in dealing with dogs: the human-canine synergy (HCS), characterized by a holistic nature and its differentiation from unidimensional terms expressing the affiliation of humans and dogs (Relationship, Interaction, Bonding). Related to the use and training by humans, it applies three main categories of dogs: a) the empathy/therapeutic individuals, which are dogs helping persons with empathy- or therapeutic needs; b) assisting/working dogs carrying out specific actions to aid or assist humans perform specific tasks; and c) the facilitating/inspiring dogs, which enable or improve various human activities, including classroom dogs for teaching and learning purposes in almost all educational subjects.
Organized in three parts, chapters address the following needs:
- The first section illuminates the concept of HCS as well as basic principles determining this synergy and consequently the process of training dogs (owners and professional trainers). Readers will understand the role of a dog's personality, behavior and especially temperament in its successful training.
- In a scientifically documented way, the second part guides those who wish to engage in dog training (amateur or professional). It describes basic training forms within the HCS framework (obedience, protection, detection and classroom dog) and necessary steps for proper completion.
- The third book part describes the business of dog training with multi-dimensional approach by emphasizing a good understanding and knowledge of interactions and the environment in which trainer, owner and dog typically operate.
Overall, this work is a valuable read for anyone who deals with our four-legged companions for business or pleasure.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
這本書提出了一個全新且創新的概念來處理與狗的關係：人犬協同（Human-Canine Synergy, HCS），其特點在於其整體性質，並且與表達人類與狗之間關係的單一維度術語（如關係、互動、聯結）有所區別。這一概念與人類的使用和訓練有關，適用於三大類狗：a) 同理心/治療犬，這些狗幫助有同理心或治療需求的人；b) 輔助/工作犬，執行特定行動以幫助人類完成特定任務；以及 c) 促進/啟發犬，這些狗能夠促進或改善各種人類活動，包括用於幾乎所有教育科目的教學和學習目的的課堂犬。
本書分為三個部分，章節針對以下需求進行探討：
- 第一部分闡明了HCS的概念以及決定這種協同作用的基本原則，並因此影響狗的訓練過程（對於主人和專業訓練師）。讀者將了解狗的個性、行為，尤其是氣質在成功訓練中的角色。
- 第二部分以科學文獻為依據，指導那些希望從事狗訓練的人（無論是業餘還是專業）。它描述了在HCS框架內的基本訓練形式（服從、保護、嗅探和課堂犬）及其正確完成所需的步驟。
- 第三部分描述了狗訓練的商業運作，採用多維度的方法，強調對訓練師、主人和狗通常運作的互動和環境的良好理解和知識。
總體而言，這本書對於任何從事與我們的四足夥伴相關的商業或娛樂活動的人來說，都是一本有價值的讀物。
作者簡介
Theovoulos (Theo) Koutsopoulos obtained a diploma in dog training (Obedience Training, Protection Training Tracking, etc.) and Business Ethics and Management from the West Virginia Canine College (Accredited College, USA). He teaches at the American Community School in Athens where he applies his innovative approach named HUMAN-CANINE SYNERGY (HCS) in utilizing dogs in teaching, among other things. He is the Director and owner of the company Athens Pet Resort whose main work is on the one hand dog training (Obedience, Property Protection, Group Lessons, Non-Criminal Tracking, Demonstrations), as well as dog trainers' training. After further education at London´s Canine Behavior Center, Theo was the first to introduce in Greece the necessity of dealing with dog behavior (Animal Behavior, Behavior Modification), which he applies to all his teaching and company's activities.
Theo has been actively engaged in dog therapy which can be used as a therapeutic toolof psychology-psychotherapy, helping to connect spirit-mind-body, thus reducing psychological pressures. In particular, he has worked with young children helping them overcome psychological and other issues. His major contribution and latest concern are the development of the HCS concept and application of classroom dogs to aid students in teaching and learning curriculum subjects, which is applied at the American Community Schools in Athens and elsewhere.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Theovoulos (Theo) Koutsopoulos 獲得了西維吉尼亞犬類學院（美國認可學院）的犬訓練文憑（服從訓練、保護訓練、追蹤等）以及商業倫理與管理的學位。他在雅典的美國社區學校任教，並在教學中應用他名為人犬協同（HUMAN-CANINE SYNERGY, HCS）的創新方法。他是雅典寵物度假村公司的董事及所有者，該公司的主要業務包括犬訓練（服從、財產保護、小組課程、非犯罪追蹤、示範）以及犬訓練師的培訓。在倫敦犬類行為中心進一步深造後，Theo 首次在希臘引入了處理犬類行為（動物行為、行為修正）的必要性，並將其應用於他所有的教學和公司的活動。
Theo 積極參與犬類治療，這可以作為心理學-心理治療的治療工具，幫助連結精神-心智-身體，從而減輕心理壓力。特別是，他曾與年幼的孩子合作，幫助他們克服心理及其他問題。他的主要貢獻和最新關注是發展 HCS 概念及應用教室犬來幫助學生學習課程內容，這一方法已在雅典及其他地區的美國社區學校中實施。
