Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither-and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with-not just dominion over-their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tantor Media, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1452632030
ISBN-13
9781452632032
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038374913
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dog Sense : How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your PET
Author
John Bradshaw
Format
Compact Disc
Language
English
Topic
General, Dogs / General
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Nature, Pets, Science
Dimensions
Item Length
6.4in.
Item Height
0.9in.
Item Width
6.7in.
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
9 Vols.
Edition Description
Unabridged Edition
Reviews
"For readers with well-loved pets who view their canines as family members, there's much to digest." ---Kirkus, "A lovely and clear-headed book on all things dog---emotion, mind, and breed. John Bradshaw's authority and experience are matched by the thoughtfulness and humanity of his writing. Read this before you bring a dog into your life." ---Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog