Synopses & Reviews
andldquo;Although this book has a scientific basis, it was written in a manner that is easily understandable for laypersons.
Decoding Your Dog will be a valuable addition to the library of any small-animal practitioner or dog owner.andrdquo; andndash;Angela Bockelman, DVM,
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and#160;
Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. Dog owners face a plethora of trainers offering a bewildering variety of advice. From rewards to dominance training, from to shock collars to clickers, there are too many theories peddled by too few trained experts. Finally, the board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn.
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Combining cutting-edge science with accessible and adaptable real-life examples, this is a must-have dog behavior guide showcasing the latest veterinary-approved positive training methods. Decoding Your Dog will resolve the complaints, answer the curiosities, and, ultimately, challenge the way we think about our dogs.
andldquo;[The] authors nimbly craft a basic primer for grasping dogsandrsquo; demeanor and in the process offer up the best life insurance policy you can buy for Fido.andrdquo; andndash;Ranny Green, coauthor of Good Dogs, Bad Habits
andldquo;Decoding Your Dog is an important addition to the canine canon, one that will go a long way toward increasing your understanding of your best friend.andrdquo; andndash;Bark
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andquot;Chaser is the most scientifically important dog in over a century. Her fascinating story reveals just how sophisticated a dogandrsquo;s mind can be.andquot;
andmdash;Brian Hare, coauthor of The Genius of Dogs
andquot;After you read Chaser, you will realize that you may have underestimated the intelligence of your dog. Marvelous insights into a dogandrsquo;s mind.andquot;
andmdash;Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human
andquot;This is an extraordinary book, full of warmth and wisdom that has the potential to forever change the way we look at dogs. While Chaser herself seems extraordinary, maybe she is also every dog, in showing us what every dog is capable of. Maybe not every dog can learn over a thousand words, but every dog I have ever known can read our heart, and that, to me, is the great secret between dogs and humans that we are just now learning, and which is so deeply evident in this wonderful book: Chaser loves people, and because of that love she will do anything asked of her, even learn the names of one thousand toys! Dr. John Pilleyandrsquo;s work with Chaser is not only a loving affirmation for readers who already know how much they adore and trust the ability of dogs, but is also a game-changer for skeptical scientists, who must find themselves, after reading this remarkable book, inching closer to recognizing the full humanity of dogs.andquot;
andmdash;Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie About Love
andquot;A Border Collie that understands lots of words wonandrsquo;t surprise people who work with these inventive dogs, but what makes John Pilleyandrsquo;s tale special is his dogged determination, long after his retirement from teaching psychology, to keep his own brain fizzing with all the new words and techniques and ideas he needs to learn to get his results published in a respected science journal.andquot;
andmdash;Bruce Fogle, author of The Dogandrsquo;s Mind and The Encyclopedia of Dogs
andquot;If a truly great book leaves one better for having read it, then Chaser is quite simply a masterpiece. Dogs and those of us who love them owe to debt of gratitude to the brilliant, courageous author and his equally heroic subject.andquot;
andmdash;Jennifer Arnold, author of Through a Dogandrsquo;s Eyes
andquot;In the age old war between cats and dogs, canines might have just struck the killer blow.andquot;
andmdash;Jessica Griggs, New Scientist
andquot;An engrossing and remarkable tale.andquot;
andmdash;The Bark
andquot;A delightful memoir that offers a challenge to behavioral psychologists and inspiration for pet lovers.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
andquot;This marvelous blend of good science and heartwarming dog story will inspire all of us to reexamine our canine friends.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist, *starred* review
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The top dog behaviorists in the country - the top researchers, scientists, and veterinarians - have teamed up with a renowned media personality to create the most cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that dogs face.
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The board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn.
More than 90 percent of dog owners consider their pets to be members of their family. But often, despite our best intentions, we are letting our dogs down by not giving them the guidance and direction they need. Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups.
The key to training dogs effectively is first to understand why our dogs do what they do. And no one can address this more authoritatively than the diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, whose expert and researched work analyze problem behaviors and correct common misconceptions.
With veterinary-approved positive training methods, expert advice on socialization, and remedies for behavior problems such as OCD and aggression, Decoding Your Dog is the must-have behavior guide that will challenge the way we think about man's best friend.
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Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. Dog owners face a plethora of trainers offering a bewildering variety of advice. From rewards to dominance training to shock collars to clickers, there are too many theories peddled by too few trained experts. Finally, the board-certified specialists of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are here to decode how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn.
Combining cutting-edge science with accessible and adaptable real-life examples, this is a must-have dog behavior guide showcasing the latest veterinary-approved positive training methods. Decoding Your Dog will resolve the complaints, answer the curiosities — and ultimately, challenge the way we think about our dogs.
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The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who is redefining animal intelligence.
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A New York Times Bestseller andquot;The most scientifically important dog in over a century.andquot; andmdash;Brian Hare
Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for taking out dialogue with dogs well beyond andquot;fetch.andquot; When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chaser, he wanted to explore the boundaries of language learning and communication between humans and manand#39;s best friend. Exhibiting intelligence previously thought impossible in dogs, Chaser soon learned the names of more than a thousand toys and sentences with multiple elements of grammar. Chaserand#39;s accomplishments are revolutionizing the way we think about the intelligence of animals. John and Chaserand#39;s inspiring journey demonstrates the power of learning through play and opens our eyes to the boundless potential in the animals we love.
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Puppyand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s First Steps presents the new gold standard in animal care for the enlightened dog owner--a unique, comprehensive approach to health, training, and behavior. The faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world, now shares its accumulated knowledge and experience to aid new dog owners in raising the healthiest, happiest, most well-behaved companion.
Their integrative mind-body approach is scientifically proven and stands above the one-size-fits-all mentality that pervades the dog training world. This book offers crucial advice for the puppyand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s first yearand#226;and#8364;and#8221;the most essential twelve months of a dogand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s developmentand#226;and#8364;and#8221;and throughout the dogand#226;and#8364;and#8482;s life, ensuring a strong bond between owners and their best friends.
About the Author
LAWRENCE LINDNER is a best-selling collaborative author.NICHOLAS DODMAN is a world-renowned animal behaviorist, who has appeared on Oprah, the Today show, 20/20, and CNN.The CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY treats more than 26,000 cases annually, and its emergency critical-care program is the largest residency training program in the United States.