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  • The Other End of the Leash

  • Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
  • By: Patricia McConnell PhD
  • Narrated by: Ellen Archer
  • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (213 ratings)
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By: Patricia McConnell PhD
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Summary

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.

After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.

The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you'll understand why much of what appears to be doggy disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn:

  • How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask
  • Why "getting dominance" over your dog is a bad idea
  • Why "rough and tumble primate play" can lead to trouble - and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble
  • How dogs and humans share personality types - and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than "alpha-wannabes!"

In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.

©2002 Patricia B. McConnell (P)2016 Audiobooks.com Publishing

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great

having worked in canine behaviour myself but not for some time this was great and brought me to tears at some points

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Incredible book, incredible author

I don't even know where to begin on how amazing this book is. I'm normally not the type of person to leave a review, because I'm lazy, but this book seriously deserves all the praise. I'm a professional dog behaviourist and trainer and the things I learnt through this book, as well as common ideas being solidified in my mind is astounding. I'm literally about to listen to it all over again to help further cement my knowledge.

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Great book, fantastic narration.

Really insightful book and felt like it was being read by the writer. Will be listening to this many more times

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a must for any dog owner or professional

A brilliant thought provoking book bursting with facts and information to help build a better dog bond with your best friend

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Amazing

what an amazing book. when it started i wondered why we were predominantly talking about primates but this became very apparent and was a new and very interesting way to look at animal behaviour. what started as a book I was not sure I was going to enjoy, ended as a book I adore and will be strongly hinting at as a present for Christmas (in paperback form).

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Some good insights

Information, examples, explanations and humour all mixed in together to made an interesting listen that gave me a few more nuggets of insight into canine / human behaviour.

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very informative and dog and human behaviour

I was looking for insight on how and why dogs think, behave and what they do. this book definitely makes you think about things as well as making you realise what effect your own actions have.

I even went and bought the actual book to make it easier to refer to particular parts later on.

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Great read - good insight into how dogs think

beautiful stories while being incredibly informative, a must read for dog lovers and those wanting to learn how dogs think

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Wealth of knowledge

I felt compelled to write this review after such an enjoyable, informative read. Delivered in a kind and warming way. I plan on reading it again straight away. Narration also fantastic.

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outstanding insight into dog behaviour

This book should be on the required reading for anyone planning to own or adopt a dog.

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