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 enlarge | Author: Patricia Mcconnell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 2454
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0345477154
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780345477156
ASIN: 0345477154
Publication Date: August 28, 2007
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE for dogs and their humans! September 17, 2007
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
I made the mistake of getting the audio book expecting a light but informative read... big mistake: this is one read chock full of morsels... the type of book that has stuff you want to come back to, cross reference, read backwards and forwards on, and really get into, and that's why I like this book so much... Though written for a lay audience, after reading this book you may very well find yourself wanting to do what the author does (technically speaking she's an animal beahviorist, but her approach is so multi-disciplinary, you'll find yourself dabbling in a wide variety of fields from social psychology, animal beahvior to the neurosciences and beyond.) And yes... there are heard warming doggie stories that draw you into the heavy anecdotes about how the chemistry of our brains and our pets brains make us think and behave the the way we do... McConnell also makes some compelling arguements that may very well change the way you think as well... or atleast how you read, understand and react to your dog. - - though not a how-to book, she does offer plenty of ideas... in fact, I'd say that although this is not a dog training book, I wouldn't suggest getting a puppy, and training your dog UNTIL reading through it. (I got a real kick out of her suggested experiment with lifting your dog's back leg and noting how his licks... its true!)
(Note: some of her conclusions may have to be taken with a grain of salt... but they will get you thinking.) All in all, this is one book that never gets boring... and is definitely puppy chow for the medula oblongada (if you don't know what that is she'll explain.)
Think of it as EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE for doglovers!
Dog communicator September 4, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If there is any books that you need on your shelf to strengthen your understanding and attachment to our best friends it is this or any of the others by McConnell.
What I have learned from her is much appreciated by my Carolina Dog. "At last, my two-legged is evidencing an intelligence and behaving in a manner worthy of a four-legged's attention." Other's in McConnell's league are Cesear Milan and Turid Rugaas. McConnell has a delightful radio program live from Wisconsin too!
Understanding Your Dog. August 28, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a very good book and should be read by everyone that has a dog.
Wonderful book August 10, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
It should be obvious that dogs have moods, just as people do, but somehow it's not. This excellent book provides great insight into a dog's behavior and has saved both my dog and I a lot of stress. Rather than feeling as though I have to be the "alpha dog" I've concentrated on building a relationship, and we're both much happier.
Patricia McConnell hits one to the moon June 26, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Over the years Patricia McConnell has written books that have had an amazing impact on the canine world and this book has topped all of her previous ones. The scientific knowledge is presented as beautifully and movingly as any I have ever read. Learning has never been so pleasant, insightful, or life-altering. Her vignettes are interesting and illustrative. The accounts of her life and love with Luke alone would change one's perception of how life should be for ourselves and our canine companions.
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