Synopses & Reviews
With extraordinary insight and vision, renowned veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Michael W. Fox explores the minds, hearts, and bodies of dogs.Fox believes that dogs, and all animals, have much to teach their human companionsif only humans learn how to listen. In Dog Body, Dog Mind, Fox not only teaches readers to become fluent in dog speak,” he illuminates the wondrous powers that dogs possessfrom their amazing ability to empathize to their mysterious ability to find their owners, sometimes across continents, when they have become separated.Fox makes a terrific case for the right of dogs and all animals to live safe, healthy lives, free from fear and harm. Only by better understanding and appreciating our dogs and by strengthening the dog-human bond, Fox explains, can we do right by them.Dog Body, Dog Mind also offers a holistic approach to companion-animal care and preventive medicine, including essential nutritional guidelines, as well as behavioral advice and training tips that will help guarantee a healthy and happy pet.Between understanding your dogs mind and learning how to best take care of his or her body, Fox makes certain both dog and owner will enjoy a long and loving life together.
Synopsis
With extraordinary insight and vision, veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Fox explores the minds and hearts of dogs. Dogs, and all animals, have much to teach their human companions, if only humans knew how to listen. In
Dog Body/Dog Mind, Fox seeks to enhance readers understanding and communication with their canine companions. He helps readers become more fluent in dog speak,” and to understand what dogs feel, think, and want, strengthening the dog-human bond. Better communication leads to happier dogs and people. Fox also offers a holistic approach to companion animal care and preventive medicine, as well as behavioral advice and training tips that will help guarantee a healthy and happy animal.
Synopsis
Fox delves into the DOG MIND and reveals the DOG BODY, exploring:
Causes and explanations for dog behavior
Training techniques that work
Animal awareness and communication
Dog affection and attachment
Dogs super senses
Amazing stories of the powers of dogs
How animals mourn and express grief
Holistic care for health and behavior
How to prevent fleas and ticks naturally
Trends in companion animal care, health, and welfare
Vital information on diet and nutrition for all dog owners
Synopsis
A book on your dog behavior and care by one of the most thoughtful writers on animal care and behavior.
About the Author
Michael W. Fox has been called Americans best known veterinarian.” Author of over a dozen books on animals and holistic subjects, Dr. Fox also provides advice in his Q&A column, Animal Doctor” (nationally syndicated by United Media), which appears twice a week. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.