The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
Written by Patricia B. McConnell
Narrated by Ellen Archer
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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.
Patricia B. McConnell
Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB is an Ethologist and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has consulted with cat and dog lovers for over twenty years. Her nationally syndicated radio show, Calling All Pets, has played in more than 110 cities for fourteen years. She is the behavior columnist for The Bark magazine and a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology. She has retired from her position as Adjunct Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the author of ten books on training and behavioral problems, as well as the critically acclaimed books, The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs, For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend, and Tales of Two Species.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely amazing. Thoroughly thoight out and unbiased. A must read for every dog owner or those thinking of getting a dog
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An amazingly engaging and funny book with a lot of insights. Will make sure to check out her other books on dog behaviour and training.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I am amazed at what I learned! Now to apply it to my foster dogs in order to help them find their forever homes.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fascinante y emotivo, superó mis expectativas. Explica pequeños detalles que definitivamente serán útiles para enriquecer la relación con mi mascota y también mucho de nuestra propia conducta.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’ve always trained my own dogs and found this book fantastic. Some really great pointers in here. Loved it! I’ll be recommending this book to anyone who wants advice on training their dog.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The book has too much new age craziness for me. Stick to facts and leave the new age stuff for books that specifically target that audience.