Customer Reviews:
 Excellent book May 8, 2008
Thouroughly enjoying the book. It's really beneficial in terms of helping to understand what our dogs might be thinking and feeling.
for the love of a dog April 6, 2008
The book arrived quickly as always from Amazon.com The author is someone I've followed for years, she explains things so fully and lovingly, I had so many "ahaa" moments while reading it. Her love of her dogs is palpable and yet she loves them precisely because they are dogs and not furry humans. It is so wonderful to know there are people in this world who feel like I do about my dogs, they are my family, my children and I can never stop being amazed at how they view the world and how they share their lives so willingly with us. I love watching them play, investigate and run with such unbridled joy, they open up doors to my heart and she sees these things too and writes it so well. Many good pointers on training and modification too.
Great read! March 27, 2008
I have all of Patricia McConnell's books. I have found her books to be the best for help with training dogs.
Patricia McConnell gives us our dog's perspective March 11, 2008
McConnell's writings are always very readable, intertwined with theory, practice and real life experiences. She helps humans and dogs share their lives in a way that is fulfilling for both. I have enjoyed all of her writings.
 Excellent insights on the emotional bonds between man and dog January 28, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
"My goal in life is to be the man that my dog thinks I am .."
--- Anonymous
Dog trainer Patricia McConnell has written a fascinating and persuasive book exploring the emotional bonds that form between humans and their dogs.
Some highlights of this excellent book:
*How to "read" dogs' body language to detect signs of trouble, aggression and temperament -- emotional IQ for canines!
*Some hilarious photos showing the similarities of emotional expressions on the faces of dogs
*Tips on working with a dog to training it and control, its behavior
*Suggestions on picking a puppy and tests to use to detect aggressive dogs or ones with behavioral problems
*Touching stories and vignettes that illustrate the depth of relationship between people and dogs
"FETCH" ... this book. It may not turn you into a "dog whisperer," but it will improve your skills in relating to your canine friends.
Anyone who loves dogs or is interested in dog behavior and psychology will enjoy "For the Love of a Dog." !
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