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How to Speak Dog

Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

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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 Dogs Education Pets & Animal Care Dog Training Dog Behaviour Animal Behaviour Dog Communication Dogs Mind
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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!!!!!

All Dogs Owner shoud read it

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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 You need to replace all his outdated dominance talk, for 'confident in that particular situation' though.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!

Outdated, but some parts are useful

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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 .

a super way to help understand dog communication

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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.

Interesting but outdated

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

Excellent

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