How to Talk with Your Dog

By David Alderton

Book Overview

Ever wondered why dogs sniff each other when they meet? Or what drives your puppy to chew your sneakers? In How to Talk with Your Dog , discover the complex language and behavior of dogs. Find out what your pet is really trying to say when he flattens his ears, barks persistently, or seems to smile. Learn from dogs themselves how to deal with problem behavior or integrate your new puppy into the family pack. By mastering your pet's language, you can get the most out of your relationship, whether you're training or just having fun together. Bring up your puppy responsibly by using the language he will instinctively understand Discover how to read your dog's complex body language-from ear positions to resting postures-through lavish color photographs Get expert advice on spotting-and dealing with-an agressive, sick, or anxious dog Learn how to discipline, train, and care for your puppy just like his mother would

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764544152
• ISBN13: 9780764544156
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: *Howell Book House
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Doggy discussions

Bought this as a gift for a relative who lets his dog be leader of the pack. This is a simple to follow guide that should help him understand how to enjoy his dog more. Without being weighed down by pages and pages of explanation it succinctly outlines how dogs communicate with each other and humans and what the dynamics should be for a successful relationship.

A must for any dog owner unless you've had other materials on this subject or training.

This should be on of the first books any dog owner reads. I was fortunate enough that I got it within two weeks of receiving my new AKC puppy. This will teach you about how your, and others behaviors affect and what they mean to a dog. It explains the instinctive pack mentality of dogs and the way they interpret dogs, animals and persons around them and their places in the pack. It explains how to understand the visual signs and actions of your dog so you will know what to do in the best way possible. My puppy peed in the house twice and pooped three times over a period of the first three weeks. I did not put his nose in it or yell at him. I reacted properly thanks to this book with my actions, care and love. My dog has not repeated this action indoors anywhere. My dog is cooperative in my training techniques and does what I coax him to do. The potty training alone makes the book worth the money but teaching is a breeze as well as knowing what he wants and the way he understands. I've had the precious baby for 10 weeks now. He is happy, intelligent, responsive and very loving. (A very cooperative relationship) It's great!