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Title: How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren ISBN: 0-7432-0297-X Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 17 April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (23 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Still one of the very best and most enjoyable Dog books!
Comment: Having bought this book when it first came out, and having bought many others since then with similar content but slightly different approaches, I came back to HOW TO SPEAK DOG when I was choosing a book to give to a young teen who had just adopted a German Shepherd from a Rescue Organization. Why? Quite simply, this books has wonderful drawings that give direct visual clues to the student of Dog-Speak which is essentially a marriage of vocalization and body langauge. In many cases, it is the placement of the Dog's ears, his posture and more that helps to communicate his needs and the simple yet charming illustrations give concrete examples of what your doggie should look like when he is saying "I wanna play" or "I'm scared and might bite."
Added to this enormous wealth of visual information is Coren's charming storytelling abilities. In each chapter, he draws on his own experiences with his dogs with obvious affection. This tenderness lends credibility to his explanations and also underscores the importance of understandig your dog's needs and motivations when assessing the meaning of the communcation in question. Coren also brings considerable experience in human affairs to the mix...being a practising Psychiatrist. He masterfully explains not just the rudimentary basics of learning to communicate with Fido and goes further to explore virtually ALL of the possible means by which Dogs communicate with us. Especially touching is his description towards the end of the book of the personal significance the sound of his own dogs' breathing in the quiet night has to him.
Mixed in with the discussions of the various woofs, howls and ear postions are some very charming anecdotes. Coren begins the book with a very amusing Russian "myth" about how Dog came to live with Adam and Eve after they were expelled from the Garden of Eden. I have retold that story to others and always gotten a laugh. In relating this story, Coren illustrates just how timeless and precious is the relationship between mankind and Dogs. This book is an excellent Doggie Dictionary for both beginning Dog Caregivers and experienced Dog lovers everywhere. You may find it necessary to keep extra copies on hand, since you may find yourself, as I have, constantly recommending this book and being further compelled to give your own copy away!
Rating: 5
Summary: If you have (or will soon have) a dog,this book is essential
Comment: I have loved and grown up with dogs all my life. I came to understand much of what they try to say, but this book shed light upon the many shadows of misunderstanding we all have about dogs. Coren does an excellent job of helping dog lovers see what it's like from a dog's perspective and giving them a compassionate voice to us all. This book will give you an understanding that will make training, playing, interacting with your dog much easier and much more fun for you and doggie.
Rating: 5
Summary: A must-have for anyone with a dog
Comment: This book had so much information, not just on dogs alone, but dogs and cats as well as how their behavior related to human, primate, and wolf behavior. Absolutely fascinating!
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Title: The Intelligence of Dogs : A Guide To The Thoughts, Emotions, And Inner Lives Of Our Canine Companions by Stanley Coren ISBN: 0553374524 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior by Roger Abrantes, Alice Rasmussen, Sarah Whitehead ISBN: 0966048407 Publisher: Wakan Tanka Inc Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by Bruce Fogle, Anne B. Wilson ISBN: 0876055137 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 30 September, 1992 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell ISBN: 0345446798 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How to" booklets from Dog's Best Friend) by Patricia B. McConnell ISBN: 189176702X Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd. Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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