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 Great insights January 3, 2007
C. Wells (Arizona, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this book. It's easy to read, full of great information and insight and amusing stories. It really helped me figure out WHY my dog was doing some of the things he was doing and WHAT I could do to make it different for him. My ONLY complaint (with this and virtually all dog books) is that my dog is very small and some of the suggestions really need some modifying because of his size. It would have been helpful to have some of these modifications suggested rather than having to come up with things on my own that would accomplish the same thing.
 I'd give it 10 stars if I could! December 27, 2006
Nicole Wilde (California)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As a dog trainer who specializes in behavior issues, as well as being an avid reader (and fellow author), I cannot express how much I adore this book. I have attended Patricia's seminars and her warmth, intelligence, and ability to convey invaluable information related to canine behavior comes across in this book just as it does in person. I have a vast collection of dog training books. Some are referred to for specific information on behavioral issues. Some gather dust. This one will be read more than once, just for the sheer enjoyment. Patricia McConnell is an excellent writer, and anyone who wants to understand more about the relationship between dogs and people and how to improve them should absolutely buy this book. It is one of my most highly recommended books to my dog training clientele. - Nicole Wilde, author Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer (2nd edition)
 A solid disappointment December 23, 2006
Amelia (New England, USA)
7 out of 43 found this review helpful
I'm not understanding the rave reviews as it read like a
blog and the bulk of this info is obvious if you've ever
owned a dog. Excessive references to being an Applied Animal
Behaviorist with a Ph. D. was annoying. Mom would be proud
but it got old. I suppose if you never had a dog in your
life and you were curious it might be useful but...
How to Say "Bow Wow" to Your Dog December 19, 2006
Setna Khamwaset (Chicago)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Patricia McConnell has written a clear and thought provoking book on ANIMAL behavior. Take note, McConnell does not stop with dog behavior, but looks closely at primate behavior as well. It is important to know not only how to speak dog, but why our behavior, while understandable by us and other primates, communicates in a foreign language to our dogs. For example, did you know that every time you grab a dog by the face and press your face up to the dog that you are probably making that dog quite uncomfortable? Dogs do not greet each other face to face - it is an aggressive behavior and your dog will notice when you stop staring him in the eye (basically saying "you wanna fight!") and start kissing her on the cheek! McConnell's writing is fluid and clear. However, I find sections overly pendantic at times and I would highly recommend further sections on practical, hands on things we can do to help correct problem behavior. This is important to note. This book is not really a training book - there is not even a single paragraph on leash pulling. While it has helpful training tips and advice, it is mostly a book about psychology and communication. For functional training methods, pick up another of McConnell's training books (or perhaps those of another well qualified trainer). But if you want to better understand what your dog's behavior communicates and how you can change your behavior to better communicate with your dog, this is by far the best and most accesible book on the subject. Learn the importance of tone of voice, length of sound, repetition, body language, facial expression and the often misunderstood concepts of dominance and leadership. After reading McConnell, you and your dog will finally be speaking the same "body" language! I highly recommend this interesting book.
great book! November 26, 2006
Jamie L. Immerfall (Wisconsin)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Amazing insight into why your dog does what she does. It is an interesting read. I would buy this book again in a heartbeat!
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