Description: Title: The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around DogsAuthor: Patricia B. McConnell PH.D. Condition: This book has been read, hence, the slight bend in the first half (see photo); there are also very tiny stains on the front page where the testimonials are. Otherwise, the rest of the book has little to no markings. Summary: "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." Product IdentifiersPublisherBallantine BooksISBN-10034544678xUPC9780345446787 Product Key FeaturesBook TitleOTHER End of the Leash : Why Wedo What Wedo Around DogsAuthorPatricia McconnellFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicDogs / Training, Reference, Dogs / General, Animals / GeneralPublication Year2003 paperbackGenreNature, PetsNumber of Pages246 DimensionsItem Length8.2inItem Height0.6inItem Width5.5inItem Weight8.8 Oz
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Book Title: The Other End of the Leash
Item Length: 8.2in
Original Language: English
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Trade Paperback
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Item Height: 0.6in
Personalized: No
Topic: Dogs / Training, Reference, Dogs / General, Animals / General
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 5.5in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2003
Era: 2000s
Author: Patricia Mcconnell
Genre: Nature, Pets
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 8.8 oz
Number of Pages: 246 Pages