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A fully illustrated practical “instruction manual” for dog owners to help them understand dog behavior by means of characterful bespoke drawings.
Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags
Misreading doggie body language makes life challenging for dogs and their humans. This small but mighty book is your perfect illustrated guide to seeing and understanding the subtle visual cues and interpreting the behaviours used by your beloved pup to express how they’re feeling. The more we notice and listen to what our dogs are trying to tell us, the more we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy. Original illustrations help you compare similar facial expressions, body language and gesturesInterpret your dog’s cues and learn how your dog uses his ears, eyes, mouth, tail and posture to communicate with youSpot the signals your dog is trying to give you to tell you they’re stressed or conflicted
From the Publisher
Publisher : Summersdale; Illustrated edition (October 6, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1787837017
ISBN-13 : 978-1787837010
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 4.75 x 0.65 x 6.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and helpful for learning about dogs. They appreciate the cute illustrations and simple text that make it easy for them to understand. The book is described as a good, easy read with great pictures. It’s suitable for both children and adults, making it a perfect gift for dog lovers.
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Nursebeanpole –
No matter how much you think you know, you will learn something new
Lili Chinâs expert illustrations paired with well-researched emotional traits and how they are likely to be physically expressed make for one necessary read for any dog owner. In less than an episode of Cesar Milanâs âDog Whispererâ, one can skim through this delightfully upbeat book. Spend your time focusing on the âissuesâ your beloved pooch expresses such as licking his lips when in the car, or how to tell when your dog is playing with another dog versus when they are defensive. Ms. Chin does a fantastic job covering how your dog is likely to offer warning signs (multiple ones) before (s)he growls and/or snaps. This is particularly important for those of us who have adopted rescues and are committed to work through the issues in the face of a growling, snapping resource-guarding dog who otherwise is quite lovely. Just donât go near the food bowl when it is full. Truly, this book has opened my eyes to so many cues and clues as to how our dog is feeling. In just the last week, we have noticed improvement in our doggieâs demeanor. We have responded differently to him according to his body language. As a result, he is no longer excessively cleaning himself. Best of all, he has not chased my husband through the house, snapping and growling in an attempt to devour my spouse. This is progress. While there is still some resources guarding when my husband is nearby, the improvement is astounding. We have invited multiple rescues with special needs into our home until their passing. Of course we thought âwe know everythingâ. This was not true. Lili Chinâs easy, adorable read has offered incredible insight that has helped us earn more trust from this beautiful dog who came from a terrible, abusive background. Wonderful for children ages 10 and up who want a dog.
Mar Moore –
Excellent Short-read
Very helpful information with illustrations. Highly recommend.
Jake –
It really does help you understand your dog’s personality
This is a book one can easily be read in its entirety within one hour, but you can pretty much open it at any page and get the lesson (or memory refresher you need). I love it.
Aida James –
Simple and informative
A good, easy read with great drawings! Body language broken down into simple components with good comparisons. All together, very informative and a great way to start understanding dog body language.
Desert Gal –
Cute little book
Great book for kids and teens, and those who need a refresher about understanding how their dog is feeling based on their body language.
Kate –Cook & Reader –
Very deceiving
When I first opened up this book, my impression was that it looked like a kid’s book –lots of illustrations and not lmany words 🙂 But what a treasure trove of information about how a dog communicates. The illustrations are a critical component and beautifully reinforce the text. There are no wasted lines or words in this small book. Definitely understand why it was recommended by our dog’s trainer. Even thought we have owned a number of dogs over the years, we learned how we had been misinterpreting some of their actions. Recommend for anyone who wants to better understand their dog.
Lawrence Gregorash –
Great book for first time dog owners
Good information! First time dog owners will learn how to read dog behavior. Also good for young kids.
Erin the Dog Mom, Believe in Dog Podcast & The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast –
A MUST HAVE for All Dog Guardians (or anyone who ever encounters dogs in the world)
Our dogs are always communicating with us . . . but are we listening? Learning dog body language is THE most important skill for dog guardians to learn. And teach your children from a young age. Lili Chin’s book is the perfect pocket guide for learning your dog’s body language in a way that feels fresh & fun while being informative.
Ma Jesus Espinosa M M –
Tener perro y niños obliga a informarse sobre el lenguaje de esta especie para llevar una mejor convivencia, y sobre todo más segura. También hay la versión en español.
Mãe de border –
Amei! Além de ser lindo as ilustrações deixam as explicações muito claras. O livro aborda vários sinais que os cachorros mostram e não conhecemos ou interpretamos de forma errada porque aprendemos de forma errada. As dúvidas que eu tive, mesmo com as ilustrações, por exemplo, a posição das orelhas, eu observei minha cadela por um tempinho e voltei no livro. Na hora reconheci nas ilustrações os movimentos que ela fez com as orelhas. à um livro de bolso, pra deixar por perto, pra consultar quando assistir vÃdeos do seu doguinho, quando puder.
Lisa –
Just arrived. I am a dog trainer and have over 60 well informative training books of every possible subject in regards to dogs from internationally known dog trainers. I bought this book for my 20 year old niece because she wanted to start pet sitting with cats and small dogs. This is an excellent book that covers the basics for calming signals and dog body language and what it means for a young person. it’s extremely well illustrated, easy to understand and not too wordy that a young person would get bored. I’m extremely pleased with this book for my niece. And it’s small and compact 4″ x 4″ type size. Light and colorful cartoon illustrations for the visual part of learning.
I –
For me it is a useful guide with good illustrations.
AH 365 –
In dem Buch ist super leicht erklärt, Hundekörpersprache zu verstehen. Das Buch ist sowohl für Neulinge, als auch erfahrene Hundehalter, für jung und alt, echt klasse.