pstrongGET TO KNOW YOUR DOG. Renowned expert dog trainer and bestselling author of emLucky Dog Lessonsem Brandon McMillan unpacks the unique and often misunderstood 15,000-year evolutionary history governing a dog's every move.strongppMost dog owners know the truth--their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn't as simple as mastering sit and stay. ppNo matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young or well trained or well-bred, your beloved companion is strongly influenced by his DNA. The result of these genetic distinctions shows up in every inch and action--from the size and shape of a dog's head and the brain inside it to the length and curve of his tail, from the texture of her fur to the webbing or lack of webbing between her toes. It's in the