Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior

by: Roger Abrantes

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780966048407
Edition: 3rd Rep
ISBN: 0966048407
Label: Dogwise Publishing
Manufacturer: Dogwise Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 266
Publication Date: 2001-04
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Studio: Dogwise Publishing
Illustrator: Alice Rasmussen

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Product Description:
Dog Language tells us why dogs do what they do and how we can express ourselves so that our dogs can understand us better. It is a systematic book, ordered alphabetically with 293 entries and 94 beautiful drawings illustrating over 150 different dog expressions.

First published in Scandinavia in 1986 as Hundesprog, this book became a great success and has since then helped many thousands of dog owners, instructors, behavior students, and veterinarians to understand dogs. Now available in English, the present edition of Dog Language is an updated, highly revised and enlarged version of the original Hundesprog.

Following the traditions of the school of ethology founded by Konrad Lorenz, Dog Language is based on many hours of research, observation, and study. Dog Language is a no-nonsense book, written in a modern, uncomplicated stylea book for all readers with interest in dogs, wolves and other canids.

Dog Language is a book that will benefit anyone interested in what makes our dogs tick. It is a must for the professional dog handler or behaviorist, as well as any pet owner. Dog Language is well organized and written in a clear, easily understood manner. The beautiful illustrations help to explain what our canine companions are trying to communicate to us and each other. This is a rare opportunity to tap into the talent and expertise of a well known canine ethologist. Sandy Myers (President of Narnia Pet Behavior, member of the APDT and NADOI)

If we are to understand the domestic dogs natural behavior, we must appreciate his social heritage and the adaptive significance of his many complex behavior patterns. Roger Abrantes book Dog Language provides this knowledge, and presents it in an easy to use and understand format. This encyclopedia of canine behavior is absolutely a must for all serious students of canine behavior and training! Linda P. Case (Lecturer in Companion Animal Science, University of Illinois, Dept. of Animal Science)

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- Dog Language
I bought this for my 16 year old daughter, the wording and language were a little difficult for her, but she did finish reading the book.

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- A must have for dog owners anf trainers.
I have recently put together a risk assesment plan for primary school children in a public park, of course with dogs. The images and information in this book has helped me greatly and has helped me teach young children how to read a dogs body language. Something that I think all children should be tought, at least basic knowledge so they can judge for themselves if they think a dog is being freindly or aggressive and to learn when is best to give a dog affection.
A brilliant read for understanding of the Canines body language both towards us humans and other dogs therefore I must reccomend that all pet dog trainers etc should def give this book a go. I am a dog walker and find after reading this book I can have alot more control over my dogs and can evaluate certain situations before they escalate making my life easier and the dogs life much happier. Viccy :0)

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- Content
The content of this book I found a little thin. Did not really get into the subtlties of dog communications

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- Canine behavior encyclopedia
A highly technical, behaviorist slanted, wordy A-Z book of behaviors. A dull read which necessitates extraction for application in dog training. Not exactly what I thought it would be - but none the less a good reference book.

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- Not Satisfied
This was not at all what I thought it would be based on the description, etc. on Amazon and I was very disappointed.

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Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior