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 Outstanding!! October 27, 2002
Patricia B. Miller (Hagerstown, Maryland, USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you only buy one new book, make it this one. Patricia McConnell opens your eyes to a whole new perspective on the dog/human relationship - one based on a real understanding of the differences between canine and primate (human) thinking and body language. This is not a dog training book, but your training and relationship with your dog - with ALL dogs - will be hugely enhanced by this compelling read. Buy it!!
A WONDERFUL BOOK for dog lovers!!! October 17, 2002
Miyoko (California)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
As owner of three dogs... I am constantly trying to understand them. :) This book is such a fun, interesting, intelligent guide to "THE DOG". Perfect for any dog owner, and would make such a great gift.
 Execellent Presentation of the Canine World View October 14, 2002
Ingrid Pederson (Rosemount, MN USA)
I have a problem dog with fear/aggression to strangers and our dog trainer lent me this book to read on Saturday. By Sunday - I had read the entire book and it was a remarkable revelation for me. It's amazing. I now understand better how my dog views the world. In a way it was sad...the communication gap between primate and canine is larger than I first imagined and my little dog has put up with alot of indignities (hugs, kisses) that would be rude in the dog world. I guess those of us with small dogs like to think of them as "baby primates" but they are certainly canines first and foremost. My trainer was right in that this book has allowed me to peek into the psyche of dogs and see the world a little more from their perspective. It's a valuable experience.
It's all in the body language October 11, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been slipping in paragraphs of this book on the bus, on on breaks. I've re-read several parts. I was working with my dear old 7 year old BC-X last night - she's very mellow, a good girl who my trainer said would do anything for me if I knew how to tell her, but I've always had problems grooming her; she just curls into a hard ball of muscle that is impossible to brush (and believe me, she can hold that position for hours if it will get her out of something she doesn't like). Just by reading this book I extrapolated a better approach - I tend to stand over her and get frustrated - the pitch of my voice changes as I whine repeatedly at her to stand up. So I took out the vocal commands and used body language. I sat on the floor with my back towards her (this made her instantly curious). She came to me and I was able to brush her, give her a treat and praise her. I only made her hang out for a few minutes at a time, but by the end of the evening, I had given her a complete brushing without any curling up, cringing or pathetic shivering. Next challenge: Nail Clipping.
The Best Way To Educate! September 14, 2002
Penny P. Hayes (Texas, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
You know how it feels to have one of those "ah-HAH!" moments? Be prepared for lots of them while you read this wonderfully entertaining book. Dr. McConnell knows how to educate! Keep the student interested & enjoying the learning process while you deliver your message ... and she does it cover to cover. This is truly a can't-put-it-down book, full of Truth with a capital "t". If I could recommend a "must read" first book for dog-owners/lovers, this one would be it.
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