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  • How to Speak Dog

  • Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
  • By: Stanley Coren PhD
  • Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
  • Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (33 ratings)
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By: Stanley Coren PhD
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Summary

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 movements 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, How to Speak Dog gives dog lovers the skills they need to improve their relationships with their pets.

©2000 Stanley Coren (P)2017 Tantor

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sorry not great

I've been studying canine communication and psychology for some time and I can't help but notice some familiar stories but changed slightly in this book from other psychologist.
It's well known now that even though dogs or 98per cent wolf they are nothing like each other at all schenkle has been proven wrong (wolf pack theory) hundreds of times he even admits his work was floored from the start wild wolves do not work as a pack they are a family unit there is so much more work to be done as regarding research. Alexander Horowitz is a far better book to read and is forward thinking in it's approach, would you ask a monkey for tips on how to raise a child so why ask a wolf regarding a dog ?

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Outdated concepts in first half hour

I have just requested a refund on this book, about 40 minutes into it. The author writes at a good pace, with charm, but uses some outdated concepts. For instance, wild wolves do not really have a dominant pack leader, they tend to live as families. The dominant pack leader idea comes from old studies on unrelated captive wolves, thrown together in a situation they did not choose. Additionally, dogs are not wolves.

I will agree that the point this author makes about keeper and dog speaking different languages is a useful analogy, so thank you for that.

I agree with another reviewer that Alexandra Horowitz’ Inside Of a Dog gives a better overview of current scientific consensus, and is a beautiful ode to her dog, too. It’s charming and kind, and available in audiobook.

John Bradshaw’s In Defence of Dogs is also a good read, but sadly not available in Audiobook.

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a brilliant guide to dogs

a easy to follow guide to understand our dogs and their language. this is a valuable resource for a dog owner or dog professional.
I found myself nodding along to parts and amazed at finally understanding the actions of my dogs.

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Excellent

A great read for anyone interested in canine behaviour language and communication. Lovely anecdotes. Easy to listen to.

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Do not read

This book is based on outdated and scientifically disproven theories of dominance theory and comparing dogs to wolves. As a trainer and behaviourist, I do not recommend this book at all.
Narrator was good.

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All Dogs Owner shoud read it

Absolute lovely and fantastic book. After reading the book I realised that my knowledge was as little as possible even I had and have my doggies for at least 30 years. My approach is completely different now. It is like good guide in the new town. FABULOUS BOOK AND BIG THANKS TO THE WRITER!!!!!

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a super way to help understand dog communication

I loved this book from start to finish . It showed myself (a dog trainer) in a language simple enough for us humans to understand how to bridge the gap in canine human communication .

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Outdated

Really disappointed, listening to poor dominance theory, I'm gutted I wasted my credit on this

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Outdated, but some parts are useful

On the one hand, I think Coren`s descriptions of body language and dog's vocalisations are useful. You need to replace all his outdated dominance talk, for 'confident in that particular situation' though.
Where I found I got really annoyed was with Coren's general attitude to women and his descriptions of 'normal' children as opposed to autistic and 'mentally impaired' children. It is horribly dated and quite offensive in parts. Also, the way Norfolk and Norwich are pronounced by the narrator are awful: 'Nor witch' - put my teeth on edge!

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Interesting but outdated

Genuinely interesting and some very insightful information regarding dog behaviour and body language, but regularly leans on concepts and behavioural teachings that would be considered by many as slightly archaic, a little outdated and in parts, playing on punishment techniques. Nevertheless, an incredibly thorough and fascinating look at dog behaviour with real-life examples and very well explained, just not the ideal guide for fear or force-free trainers.

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