Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour
"I just do not know what my dog wants from me!" If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our dogs properly so that he or she can communicate with you properly, at last. Dogs use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly.A dedicated dog owner and author of many dog books, Christiane Blenski dispenses her advice in accessible, entertaining language that covers all situations with your dog: from interaction among four-legged friends, to clear body language signals from dog to human. You – and your children – can learn even faster using the extra sections, tip boxes, checklists and instructions. With this knowledge, you can finally do away with those misunderstandings, relax, and enjoy life with your dog. A highly entertaining book, and an essential reference for any dog lover.Learn the language of dogs • Lavishly illustrated with many color photos • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Useful in all life situations • Dog language for children • Understanding barking • Training tips • An invaluable reference • Handy size to carry with you • Quick and easy access to information

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Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour
"I just do not know what my dog wants from me!" If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our dogs properly so that he or she can communicate with you properly, at last. Dogs use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly.A dedicated dog owner and author of many dog books, Christiane Blenski dispenses her advice in accessible, entertaining language that covers all situations with your dog: from interaction among four-legged friends, to clear body language signals from dog to human. You – and your children – can learn even faster using the extra sections, tip boxes, checklists and instructions. With this knowledge, you can finally do away with those misunderstandings, relax, and enjoy life with your dog. A highly entertaining book, and an essential reference for any dog lover.Learn the language of dogs • Lavishly illustrated with many color photos • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Useful in all life situations • Dog language for children • Understanding barking • Training tips • An invaluable reference • Handy size to carry with you • Quick and easy access to information

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Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

by Christiane Blenski
Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

Dog Speak: Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

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"I just do not know what my dog wants from me!" If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our dogs properly so that he or she can communicate with you properly, at last. Dogs use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly.A dedicated dog owner and author of many dog books, Christiane Blenski dispenses her advice in accessible, entertaining language that covers all situations with your dog: from interaction among four-legged friends, to clear body language signals from dog to human. You – and your children – can learn even faster using the extra sections, tip boxes, checklists and instructions. With this knowledge, you can finally do away with those misunderstandings, relax, and enjoy life with your dog. A highly entertaining book, and an essential reference for any dog lover.Learn the language of dogs • Lavishly illustrated with many color photos • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Clarifies misunderstandings between human and dog • Useful in all life situations • Dog language for children • Understanding barking • Training tips • An invaluable reference • Handy size to carry with you • Quick and easy access to information


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845843847
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Publication date: 04/15/2012
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Christiane Blenski is a dog-owner and writer. Since a schoolgirl, she has written for local newspapers and, in 2001, began a career as a freelance writer. She fell in love with the Australian Shepherd dog and now has one of her own; Jaden, a blue-merle with blue/brown eyes. This active, challenging breed has taught Christiane much about dog behavior and training.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 3

Dog Speak: Quick translator! 6

1 the polite dog 10

Understanding body language: Life as part of a pack 12

The greeting ritual: Dogs getting to know one another 14

Saying 'Hello' without words: Scent contact 16

Understanding each other: I like you! 18

Clear for all to see: Sorry, not interested 20

Making the most of each encounter: A meeting of different generations 22

Paws for thought: Do dogs learn from one another? 24

Full-on physical activity: Puppies playing together 26

Familiarity: good friends 28

Serious body language: Appeasement signals 30

For the kids: How to make your dog happy! 32

At a glance: Keeping the peace 34

2 the aggressive dog 36

Misunderstandings: The tail says it all 38

Bad behaviour: Look me in the eye, little one! 40

A clear advantage: Speaking with the ears 42

Raised hackles: The neck and back 44

In the midst of conflict: Tense moments 46

Paws for thought: On the lead and behind the fence 48

At a glance: Problem solving 50

3 the talking dog 52

His whole body says: "Hello, human!" 54

Go, go, go ... Play a game with me, please! 56

Beware: Bad mood! 58

Have you heard this one before? No? I'll bark it to you! 60

Paws for thought: 'Human Speak' 62

Clear and simple: I'm the peacemaker! 64

Help: I feel stressed! 66

Keep an eye out: Ouch! That hurts! 68

Don't panic! 70

At a glance: Relaxing together 72

Further reading 74

Websites 75

Index 76

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