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 Eureka! November 28, 2002
Now I get it! And I always thought my dog was just being stubborn. This was a great read and full of interesting tests to try on your dog. Communication is key, and this book explains a lot of the miscommunication between handler and dog.
A Delight November 12, 2002
citywulf (Atlanta, Georgia USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This wonderfully written, engrossing book explains differences in human and canine communication, without using confusing scientific jargon. Even someone who spends a considerable amount of time with dogs can gain insight from this book. Nor does it only work on puppies, like your average training book -- dogs of any age understand their own language! My 7-yr-old is responding beautifully to my attempts to communicate with her better.
The Other End of the Leash November 2, 2002
Susan E. Lydem (Naugatuck, CT USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I admit it, I'm an addict when it comes to books on dog behavior. And I have to say that Patricia McConnell is one of the best authors out there -- she is funny and easy to understand and offers some wonderful insights into canine behavior. This book will make you think twice about how you interact with your dog and teach you how to open up the lines of communication using body language, vocalizations (sometimes less is more here!) and so much more. If you love your dog, you owe it to him (and to yourself) to pick up this book!
About Dogs November 2, 2002
Cynthia K. Heyman (Salt Lake City, Utah USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful, amazing book about dogs and how us humans relate to them. I absolutely love how she goes over human behavior as primate behavior, and gives descriptions of how us primates will act under certain conditions. She also goes through various instances of dog aggression and how she has dealt with it in her practice. I enjoyed reading her accounts of when she was getting her PhD, and what her study of interest was.
Thoughtful Study of Dog and Human Behavior October 31, 2002
K.Smith (VA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
The Other End of the Leash is a delightful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking study of our canine friends' behaviors. The author uses her experience as both a behaviorist and a dog owner to shed light on the often-misunderstood actions of dogs. Her book also enables us to learn how we can best interact with our dogs -- basically, in a compassionate fashion that takes into account their individual personalities and the genetic inheritence of their species. The Other End of the Leash includes practical advice. You'll learn how to "speak dog" by using body language, how to help your dog understand that strangers and other dogs are part of his "family" and to take them in stride, also, and what NOT to do while training your dog. Plus, you'll become fond of McConnell's dogs as you learn their wonderful quirks and habits! I found this book's wisdom and emphasis on kind, compassionate dog training very impressive.
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