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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

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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 twenty years 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 “alphawannabees!”

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.


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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780345446787
ISBN: 034544678X
Label: Ballantine Books
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2003-04-29
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: 2003-04-29
Studio: Ballantine Books


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Facinating read about human and canine behavior -
I recently adopted my first dog and ever since have been reading books on dog behavior and training. So far this book is one of my favorites along withReaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us About All Animals. I tend to like books that do not just tell you what to do with your animal but explain the biology and psychology behind why that is the right way to do things.

This is done very well in this book. The one difference between it and so many dog training books I have read is it talks not just about animal behavior but also about human behavior and how the way act and how we are wired affects the response we get from our dogs. She uses both personal antedotes from her vast experience as an animal behaviorist as well as hard science to craft her story and the result is very effective. It is credible and well researched while still being approachable and entertaining. I think she also did a good job of pointing out the things that we humans tend to do wrong in dog training without being preachy and putting the reader on the defensive. She is quick to use examples of mistakes she herself has made, which made me more excepting of her suggestions.

The only area the book is a little light is on the recommended actions owners should take as a result of these learnigns. She does provide some suggestions but even more would be appreciated. They can also be a little buried within the narrative so if you are ONLY seeking out this information you may find the book inconvenient or lacking. I did think though that the tips she had were spot on and reflective of what has worked well for me in dog training as well as some things I had hoped to try. The book is also very focused on positive reinforcement as a means of training. This is my preferred method, but if you prefer more force or discipline you won't find it here.

Overall, I think this is a great book. I love that she has expanded the conversation to talk about the influence of human behavior on dog training and the owner dog relationship. I definitely learned a lot and enjoyed the process of reading the book. Thanks to her I feel like I am going to continue to learn more about my dog.

BORING! -
I am truly disappointed after reading all the great reviews on this book. The main point she tries to drive home is that canids and primates communicate differently, hence our trouble in communicating with our dogs. Fair enough, however this could have been done in the first chapter instead of ad nauseam throughout the entire book. I GET IT...we communicate differently. Quit telling me why and tell me step by step how to communicate with my dog correctly!
Most of her personal examples relate to her own dogs and sheep herding. This is great if you are trying to get your dog to herd sheep but for me these were just a tedious stories I had to muddle through in an attempt to get to something worthy for me to learn. I never got there. After getting tired of her anecdotal explanations and constant references to her PHD, I put down the book half way through it. The first book by Caesar Milan was much more interesting and informative.

Excellent -
Excellent book. Does a great job of breaking down an understanding of how dogs interpret our actions and speech...all with humor and wit, too. Demonstrates that your relationship with your dog can be made easier & rewarding with just some basic knowledge of a dog's point of view. I highly recommend this book to even the "seasoned" dog owner, but for first time dog owners it should be a requirment!

I'm glad I read it first! -
This book was recommended to me by a Invisible fence trainer. I started reading it right when I got my Aussie pup at eight weeks. This book has really help me understand things from the dogs point of view and so far has made our ( my pup and I)life a lot easier. I actually have had several dogs over my life time and this Book has helped me become closer to this pup than any of the others! If you really want to understand your dog this book is for you!

Amazing Book! -
This book is very well written, so interesting and worth every penny! it totally changed the way I look at all dogs around me and made me notice so many things about them.

Buy it!

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