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Your dog is trying to tell you something―are you listening?
“Why does my dog do that?” It’s a question every dog owner has asked―whether their best friend is growling at an unseen foe, or rolling in an objectionable scent. Now, world-leading canine experts and fellow dog-lovers Melissa Starling and Paul McGreevy are here with all the answers: How dogs use body language to communicate (with both people and other dogs)What motivates dogs (and what doesn’t)Rules for canine contentment (for example, most dogs don’t enjoy hugging)Subtle signs of discomfort, stress, and fear (like lip licking)And even how to choose the furry companion that’s right for you. In Making Dogs Happy, you’ll learn to see the world as your dog does―full of goals to pursue, resources to guard, and stressors to avoid. Using that knowledge, you’ll be able to communicate with (and train) your dog so that they’re the happiest hound on the block. Decode your dog’s emotions and behaviors―and be the best dog parent you can be. 80 full-page color photographs
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Understand what motivates your dog
Learn what they want from your relationship
Discover what makes them uncomfortable or upset
How to choose the dog that’s right for you
Why is your dog really licking you?
Most of the time when dogs lick us, it appears to be a sign of affection. Licking around the muzzles of other dogs is generally thought to be an appeasement or submissive behavior that a dog will use to signal to another dog that they defer to them, and dogs might lick or nuzzle the same area when greeting a friend. However, some dogs—especially young dogs who are still gaining confidence in social situations—will lick another dog’s, or a human’s, mouth intensely as a way to strongly encourage them to move away without using any directly threatening signals. It is counterintuitive, and a great example of a behavior that benefits from testing to work out the reinforcer for that behavior.
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More from The Experiment Publishing
Publisher : The Experiment; Reprint edition (April 2, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1615195653
ISBN-13 : 978-1615195657
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 8.1 inches
Karen Sullivan –
Clears up misconceptions about what really makes dogs happy
Itâs a very well written book and gives good information to be useful for interacting with your dog.
Amazing Customer –
Humans are not alpha dogs, simply leaders
Writer flips from referring to the general dog from she to he which is a bit confusing. This happens both ways throughout the book. It makes it hard to understand if male dogs experience said issues or if both sex do.Overall, a good read for anyone wishing to understand and improve thier relationships. A good road map to change and happiness.
C. Eastman –
Enjoyable text
Enjoyable dog text
Sandra –
My dad loved this book
Great book
Bookwyrme –
Yes! Well researched & practical
The primary focus seems to be new dog owners, but there’s plenty for those of us who already have dogs. There are examples using the authors’ own dogs plus information from a wide variety of studies.
LAP –
Ehh
So so book.
Placeholder –
The photography alone is worth buying the book.
A beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift for a dog owner or prospective owner. The photography alone is worth buying the book. As a life long dog parent, I found the material intriguing and informative, a book useful for both the new owner and the seasoned one. Very highly recommended! #MakingDogsHappy #NetGalley
Susan the Grouch –
I love this clearly written little book
Well written & easy to read. Ideas are connected logically & supported by research.I would like to give these out to fellow students in dog obedience class.