Dog Body, Dog Mind: Exploring Canine Consciousness And Total Well-Being

by Michael Fox

Overview

With extraordinary insight and vision, veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Fox explores the minds and hearts of dogs. Dogs, and all animals, have much to teach their human companions, if only humans knew how to listen. In Dog Body/Dog Mind, Fox seeks to enhance readers’ understanding and communication with their canine companions. He helps readers become more fluent in “dog speak,” and to understand what dogs feel, think, and want, strengthening the dog-human bond. Better communication leads to happier dogs and people. Fox also offers a holistic approach to companion animal care and preventive medicine, as well as behavioral advice and training tips that will help guarantee a healthy and happy animal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599210452
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2007
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Michael W. Fox was born and educated in the UK, earning his veterinary degree
from the Royal Veterinary College London, and subsequently a Ph.D. in medicine
and a D.Sc. in ethology/animal behavior. Spending most of his professional life in the US as an advocate for animal protection, rights and conservation, he has published over 40 books and is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist (Animal Doctor with United Features Syndicate, NY). Featured in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World, Dr. Fox is a widely recognized expert, consultant and lecturer on animal communication, emotions, awareness, health and welfare; on the human- non-human animal bond, and rights philosophy; on bioethics, biotechnology, humane, sustainable agriculture and holistic health. His long-held basic premise that human health and well being are inseparable from animal health and welfare and environmental protection and conservation is now gaining international recognition as a bioethical imperative and prerequisite for a viable future.

He currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife Deanna Krantz and
three good dogs when he is not traveling around the world doing the work that has earned him the title of “America’s best known veterinarian."

Recipe

With extraordinary insight and vision, renowned veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Michael W. Fox explores the minds, hearts, and bodies of dogs.
Fox believes that dogs, and all animals, have much to teach their human companions—if only humans learn how to listen. In Dog Body, Dog Mind, Fox not only teaches readers to become fluent in “dog speak,” he illuminates the wondrous powers that dogs possess—from their amazing ability to empathize to their mysterious ability to find their owners, sometimes across continents, when they have become separated.
Fox makes a terrific case for the right of dogs and all animals to live safe, healthy lives, free from fear and harm. Only by better understanding and appreciating our dogs and by strengthening the dog-human bond, Fox explains, can we do right by them.
Dog Body, Dog Mind also offers a holistic approach to companion-animal care and preventive medicine, including essential nutritional guidelines, as well as behavioral advice and training tips that will help guarantee a healthy and happy pet.
Between understanding your dog’s mind and learning how to best take care of his or her body, Fox makes ­certain both dog and owner will enjoy a long and loving life together.

Editorial Reviews

Dog Body, Dog Mind is the book that dog lovers will find themselves turning to again and again for advice about their animal companion's care. The reader learns about Dr. Fox's own history of decades spent working with and caring for animals. He also shares his insights about the ability of dogs to contribute to our own spiritual development.  His caring, empathy, and a lifetime's worth of knowledge shine through every page.”
—Emilie Buchwald, publisher, The Gryphon Press

“Dr.Michael Fox is a man who loves and respects the animals, and he isn't afraid to speak out on their behalf. He knows that animals have souls and their own spiritual paths.  He knows that animals are far more than most of us think they are; they are not less than humans. Michael respects the animals, and believes in loving kindness to all beings.  This book is food for the soul, nourishment for the mind, and healing for the body.  A must read for animal lovers everywhere.”

—Catherine O'Driscoll, Director, Canine Health Concern, UK.

"In this timely and important book, Dr. Michael W. Fox looks at the mind/body connection in a familiar and well-loved species. An emminently qualified animal behaviourist, he does a good job of blending the philosophical with the practical. The book covers a lot of ground, and will make a great read for anyone who loves dogs (or cats) and wants to know and relate to them better."

— Dr. Paul McCutcheon, pioneering holistic veterinarian.

 

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