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Clever Dog

The Secrets Your Dog Wants You to Know

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Clever Dog

By: Sarah Whitehead
Narrated by: Jane Arnfield
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Man is not ape. Dog is not wolf.

From startling facts about its origins, to the fundamental reasons behind dog and man’s unbreakable attachment, Clever Dog: The Secrets Your Dog Wants You to Know explores the myths that so many pet owners have been led to believe – and forms conclusions as to how our future relationship with the dog needs to change in order to survive, and thrive.

With her unique understanding of the secret language of dogs and her belief that all dogs are ‘clever dogs’, Sarah uses amusing anecdote and useful case histories to discover the mysteries of dog behaviour and show us a way of communicating with the four-legged friend who shares our hearts and homes.

Dog lovers can look at their best friends in a new light and create the perfect bond. As a world-leading expert in canine psychology, and often acknowledged as the ‘trainer’s trainer’, Sarah Whitehead shares her unique understanding of dogs in Clever Dog. With sections on Life, Love, Health and Happiness, this is a book about how we can become a harmonious team with our best friend. Here at last are the secrets your dog wants you to know.

With fascinating case studies and expert practical advice, Clever Dog is much more than a guidebook – it is the book your dog would want you to buy.

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Critic reviews

‘If I were a dog, this is the book I would scamper out to purchase.’
Daily Mail

‘More than just a guide book: it contains fascinating case studies from Sarah Whitehead's busy behavioural advice clinics, with practical advice thrown in.’
The Daily Telegraph

‘Well worth a read. Full of insight.’
Our Dogs

‘A clear, humane explanation of what really makes dogs tick, and how their natural affection for people is the only sensible basis on which to build the bond between dog and owner. Packed with useful tips and anecdotes that will engage anyone who loves dogs.’
Dr John Bradshaw, author of In Defence of Dogs

‘Insightful, captivating and written with terrific verve and wit: this is the one myth-busting book that your dog is dying for you to read. Sarah’s wonderful observations on how to be a stellar doggy companion will also help you with all your relationships – in the canine world and beyond.’
Dr Ian Dunbar, veterinarian, animal behaviourist and dog trainer

I recommend Clever Dog to any owner who wants to know what's going on in their pet's mind. All the secrets are here and it changes the way you look at your dog's behaviour. Sue Johnston, OBE

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A must listen for the compassionate dog trainer. Many lightbulb moments. Backed up with science and fantastic analogies. Highly recommended.

A must listen for the compassionate dog trainer

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Sound advice and facts tha every dog owner and trainer needs to know. Well narrated .

Enjoyed this

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Absolutely every dog owners bible!!! I learned a lot, I just wish it was twice as long.

Brilliant

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I loved this book, learning about dogs behaviours and how they learn told through great story telling.

I really want to learn more after this book.
Sarah Whitehead is a truly great teacher

an amazing guide to how our dogs think

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The book is all about the extreme cases the author has dealt with. It is filled with clients on the verge of tears of gratitude. It is also filled with canines that do things the author has never seen, let alone the reader. Don't listen to this thinking you will get advice for your unruly canine. While the author does add lists with advice for the rest of us, it's done in an unexplained rapid fire fashion. I was particularly rubbed the wrong way by her inclusion of personal opinions with zero scientific basis or even justification. Personal opinions that can be downright dangerous to small dogs and dogs not living in a tempered climate I may add. Talking of scientific basis: there is none. Studies are from sixty years ago and conclusions and generalisations drawn from them are painful. Overall, if you are searching for entertainment this might be for you. If you are searching for education, try elsewhere.

Too much personal opinion, not enough problems for the average

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