{"title":"Sue Sternberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSUE STERNBERG is a canine behavior expert and shelter dog specialist with more than four decades of experience in the field, beginning in 1981. Her books include \u003cem\u003eAssessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Assess-A-Pet Manual\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuccessful Dog Adoption\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSternberg is the recipient of the APDT Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). Her work with shelter dogs was the subject of a 2004 HBO documentary, Shelter Dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Sternberg founded Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption and served as Executive Director of the Community Animal Shelter Association (CASA), drawing on earlier roles as animal control officer, kennel technician, veterinary assistant, and behavior consultant at the ASPCA. That hands-on experience across shelter work informs her practical approach to dog behavior and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSue lives in upstate New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSue Sternberg’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"successful-dog-adoption","title":"Successful Dog Adoption","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert guidance in choosing the right dog—the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a renowned expert in shelter adoption, \u003cem\u003eSuccessful Dog Adoption\u003c\/em\u003e delivers all the information you need to find the perfect dog at a shelter and make him part of your family. In easy-to-understand language, Sue Sternberg helps you decide if you're ready to adopt by evaluating your reasons and translating them into what you should look for in a particular dog. She shows you how to find a reputable shelter, prepare for the adoption process, and work with shelter personnel to make sure they have appropriately screened their dogs. You'll also learn about \"rescue\" dogs and why one might be right for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis practical guide covers all the vital issues you need to consider when adopting-choosing a male or female, a puppy or an adult; identifying fearful dogs or dogs who will bite; and seeking out a dog with the ideal temperament. Featured here are detailed tests and observations used by professionals to ascertain the temperament and compatibility of shelter dogs-now made available to the public for the first time. You'll discover how to determine risk factors in an unknown dog, gauge a dog's potential reaction to guests and strangers, and predict the compatibility level when you add another dog to your household.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book also offers invaluable advice on training your new pet, including guidance in housebreaking, selecting a training class, and helping a dog who gets carsick or doesn't like to be home alone. And, if you still experience difficulties with your dog, Sternberg gently discusses the steps you can take.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthoritative and friendly, \u003cem\u003eSuccessful Dog Adoption\u003c\/em\u003e is the one-stop guide for finding your own \"superdog\"—and keeping the dog-owner relationship fresh and rewarding for years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764538934\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764538933\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Sue Sternberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212309856472,"sku":"9780764538933","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212309889240,"sku":"9781630261726","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9781630261726_FChigh_mockup_v2_1661443158_a4494395-69ec-4ddf-b985-5338d556e56d.jpg?v=1790999679"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-sue-sternberg.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}