This book is essential reading for all dog owners who want to gain
greater understanding of their pets' behaviour. Stanley Coren,
psychologist and bestselling author of The Intelligence of Dogs,
proves that much of our previous understanding of canine behaviour
is, if not entirely wrong, at least open to alternative
interpretations. Using extensive research into animal behaviour,
evolutionary biology and personal experience, Coren demonstrates
how to take the dog-human relationship to a new level. Dogs who
jump up to greet a newcomer are often attempting to rub noses with
the 'two-footed dog' we call human; a baring of the teeth can be
simply a grin and licking is not necessarily the dog form of
kissing. The author describes how licking has evolved from
regurgitation during the puppy stage and is more likely to be a
pacifying gesture confirming the dog's deference to a senior pack
member. All dog owners could benefit from the research and case
studies, which reveal a new level of understanding and provide
techniques with which to improve our communication with dogs.
Issues relating to discipline and training can often be more
effectively resolved by finding out why a dog is reacting in a
certain way and teaching owners how their actions can affect the
behaviour of their pet. The book is packed with information and
includes diagrams and sketched illustrations. There are detailed
descriptions of types and pitches of barking and how to translate
them and all forms of canine communication are dealt with in some
depth. There are chapters covering ear, eye and tail 'talk', body
positions and the importance of scent. The book contains many
fascinating facts about every aspect of the dog world, from
behaviours inherited from their wolf ancestors to their ability to
cry and even a list of the top ten dog names! Interestingly, Coren
suggests that most dogs understand language at the level of the
average two-year-old child. At the back of the book are a visual
glossary and 'doggish' phrasebook, both of which summarise the
information given in the previous chapters. Entertaining and
enlightening, this is a must for every dog owner who longs for a
greater understanding of their 'best friend'. (Kirkus UK)
Parlez-vous Doggish?
At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist Stanley Coren allows us into the doggy dialogue, or "Doggish," and makes effective communication a reality.
Drawing on substantial research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can understand language at about the level of a two-year-old human. While actual conversation of the sort Lassie seemed capable of in Hollywood mythmaking remains forever out of reach, Coren shows us that a great deal of real communication is possible beyond the giving and obeying of commands.
How to Speak Dog not only provides the sounds, words, actions, and move-ments with which we can effectively communicate with our dogs, but also deciphers the signs that our dogs give to us. With easy-to-follow tips on how humans can mimic the language dogs use to talk with one another, original drawings illustrating the subtleties of their body language, and a handy visual glossary and "Doggish" phrasebook, How to Speak Dog gives dog lovers the skills they need to improve their relationships with their pets.
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