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The Other End of the Leash

The Other End of the Leash

Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
by Mcconnell, Patricia
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    Noted dog expert McConnell meditates on the intricacies of the human-dog relationship, offering tips on communication, true stor
 
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Noted dog expert McConnell meditates on the intricacies of the human-dog relationship, offering tips on communication, true stories, a little science and a wealth of photographs--of dogs and their owners, naturally.

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Mcconnell, Patricia
ISBN:
9780345446787
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Paperback
Publish Date:
04/01/2003
Publisher:
Ballantine Books

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    • Your dog wants you to read this book!

      If there is a dog in your life, take the time to read this book. O'Connell explains why we act the way we do around dogs and why they respond as they do. A fascinating journey with a dog behaviorist - we are privy to her sessions with clients as well as her experiences with her own dogs. This book can help you approach your own dog relationships with a better understanding of human-dog interactions to make everyone involved happier! As one who has been living with and training dogs for competition for over 22 years, I was thrilled with this book. You will be, too.

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    • necessary info for dog owners!

      i've read many dog books, and this one rates as one of my top 5. the information about communicating with our dogs, and how they read our communication, is invaluable for me. easily readable, sweet anecdotes to make th epoints- i'm a much better human for my dog now. totally recommend.

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  • It matters greatly that people who love dogs understand enough about them to provide a good environment, writes McConnell (Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage Your Multi-dog Household) in her thoughtful exposition on improving human-canine communication. An animal behaviorist and adjunct professor of zoology at the University of Wisconsin Madison, McConnell offers sound advice for dog owners: Pay attention to your own behavior. Believe me, your dog is. Drawing on anecdotes from her professional practice (she specializes in canine behavior problems), research into the work of other dog trainers and personal experiences with her beloved Border collies, the author explains how a dog might be misinterpreting signals from its owner. For example, although humans express affection through hugs, a dog may feel threatened by them. McConnell also provides tips on how to play safely with dogs (she recommends games of fetch rather than rough-and-tumble wrestling) and how to get them to do what you want (the best way to get a dog to stop demanding attention is simply to break off visual contact). She has harsh words for trainers who tell owners to establish dominance over dogs by behaving aggressively to them when they are young, and also for owners of puppy mills. These dog factories, she says, create damaged animals and unsuitable pets. This is a helpful guide for pet owners by a specialist who clearly loves her work. B&w photos not seen by PW. National publicity; author tour. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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