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If Your Dog Could Talk
Answers questions about canine instincts, communication, body language, behavior, interaction with other dogs, and training, as well as diet, travel, breeding, diseases, grooming, and preventative care, in a lavishly illustrated guide to all aspects of dog behavior. Original.
- GenresDogsNonfictionAnimals
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 20, 2006
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February 4, 2019
Excellent primer describing dog behavior. Presented in a way that is interesting, fun, and easy to read. Lots of photos with text that show and tell a behavior. Very helpful.
April 15, 2008
Dr. Bruce Fogle is my favorite animal behavioral author. I've read and reviewed books by the good doctor before and he always seems to provide me with a good deal of insight into my pets in a way that I can understand. If your dog could talk... is no exception.
The subtitle for this book is "A training guide for humans". Basically, this text is meant to teach us humans what our dogs are really thinking. Far too often, we infer human personality to our dogs' actions. For instance, we assume Puddles is peeing on the furniture because she's angry at us. The thought that she's in heat never enters our mind. Similarly, when Sparky jumps up at us when he greats us, we think he is being aggressive or showing his lack of training. Really, he just wants some regurgitated food like his Mommy used to provide (yuck!).
If you have a dog, know a dog, or are planning to get a dog buy this book. The insight you will gain will be invaluable. I guarantee you'll spend a lot more time enjoying your friend and a lot less time freaking out because you aren't sure what he or she is thinking.
The subtitle for this book is "A training guide for humans". Basically, this text is meant to teach us humans what our dogs are really thinking. Far too often, we infer human personality to our dogs' actions. For instance, we assume Puddles is peeing on the furniture because she's angry at us. The thought that she's in heat never enters our mind. Similarly, when Sparky jumps up at us when he greats us, we think he is being aggressive or showing his lack of training. Really, he just wants some regurgitated food like his Mommy used to provide (yuck!).
If you have a dog, know a dog, or are planning to get a dog buy this book. The insight you will gain will be invaluable. I guarantee you'll spend a lot more time enjoying your friend and a lot less time freaking out because you aren't sure what he or she is thinking.
January 23, 2010
I have read alot of dog books lately. This book wasn't exactly like I had expected. I wished Dr. Fogle had taken it to the next level. If you didn't know much about dogs this would be a good starting point.
February 13, 2010
AMAZING! I learnt soooo much, this should be required reading for all dog owners.
July 25, 2011
Pretty good book - I think I'll have a rest from reading about dogs now :)
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