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Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog [Paperback]

Brenda Aloff
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)

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Book Description

November 1, 2005
Winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for 2006, Best General Reference Book

Your dog is talking. Are you listening?
More important are you WATCHING? Dogs are attempting to communicate with humans as well as other dogs all the time. It s up to us to learn how to interpret their native language the language of body movement, facial expression and proximity to things and other beings.
Canine Body Language is an exhaustive photographic documentation of dogs in their day-to-day activities: dogs alone, dogs together, dogs in the water, dogs having fun, dogs that are stressed and dogs in relation to human beings. In addition to the incredible photographs, author Brenda Aloff gives the reader detailed descriptions of what is happening in each photograph so that you can build your canine vocabulary.

Never look at dogs in the same way again!
Learn how to analyze what you see when observing dogs to prevent problems or improve behavior.
Follow the helpful photographic sequences and text to learn how to identify the subtle changes in canine body posture that tells you what a dog is thinking.
Develop a profound appreciation for the intelligence and adaptability of dogs.
Great for professional dog trainers! Use it to teach students important behavioral cues.

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Editorial Reviews

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A great tool for the dog professionals. A truly valuable work which will be used as a reference for my clients, as well as the behavior staff at the Marin Humane Society. Brenda s comments on canine communications are as valuable as the excellent images that form the bulk of the book. --Trish King, Behavior and Training Director of Marin Humane Society, author of Parenting Your Dog

Once I started reading it, it quickly became apparent that this book should be mandatory reading material for virtually every dog owner. Brenda s description of the canine language and the contexts in which they occur is very well documented. --Ali Brown, author of Scaredy Dog! Understanding & Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog

About the Author

Author Brenda Aloff is a professional dog trainer specializing in problem behavior. A large part of her practice consists of dogs that have been referred to her when traditional training techniques have failed. She works with owners on re-socialization of fearful and aggressive dogs as well as teaching puppy socialization, competition obedience, conformation, tracking, back-packing, musical freestyle, and agility classes at Heaven On Arf Behavior and Training Center in Midland, Michigan. She is a member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and The Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Trainer s Forum and several other breed and training organizations. Brenda travels all over the United States giving talks on canine aggression and learning theory.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 370 pages
  • Publisher: Dogwise Publishing; 1St Edition edition (November 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1929242352
  • ISBN-13: 978-1929242351
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
This book helps understand the language dogs use to communicate - body language. Carol Carlson  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
This was an amazing book - very well-researched, and VERY easy to read and understand. KJO  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
I highly recommend this book to anyone who either works with dogs or owns a dog. Cheryl  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
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177 of 179 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide January 31, 2006
By V. Cody
Format:Paperback
I found this a fascinating book. I bought a copy on a whim for my dad for Xmas, then thought it looked so interesting that I bought myself a copy days later. It is along the lines of some of Turid Rugaas' work, talking about and showing in photos some of the body language dogs exhibit. I've always found it interesting that I can watch two of my dogs interacting and say "that's just play" whereas my parents think they are trying to kill each other, or they might think everything is fine but I saw an ear movement that tells ME there is trouble brewing. This book explains and shows some of the minute details of doggie body language that I am reading. And after reading the book, my dad was able to understand what he should be looking for, and he can actually see the dogs' communication much better. The photo quality in the book is not the best, but along with the engaging text, gets the message across.
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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book For Understanding Dog Body Language May 27, 2007
By Cheryl
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I volunteer at a shelter and am fascinated by temperment testing. While I have the benefit of watching a wonderful temperment tester each week, reading this book has been an incredible education. Now when I watch dogs tested, I can see what our tester is seeing... the freezing, the whale eye, the stress behaviors, and so on. I'm learning to better judge how a given dog reacts to other dogs or to cats.

For me, the benefits include being better able to know how to handle the dogs because I can better judge their personalities and shape my behavior to them, know how the dogs I handle are reacting to various stimuli, and be able to tell perspective adopters more about the dogs than I previously could.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who either works with dogs or owns a dog. You can't go wrong. The photos are so clear and the writing so easily understandable, that everyone can absorb the information. Be warned though... you'll want to read this book over and over and over again until the pages are well worn. It's just THAT good!
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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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A great picture anthology of dogs being dogs. This is a very helpful book in that is captures a snapshot of canine emotion to help increase our awareness of dog-dog and dog-human communication. I have often utilized this book in my therapy work with children to help describe emotions. Well-organized by themes with clear photos.

Kate Nicoll, LCSW

author of Soul Friends: Finding Healing with Animals
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
I would very much like an edition which concentrates on dog to human body language. This edition is excellent in deepening understanding of dog to dog interaction.
Published 18 days ago by Paul R Cavanough
5.0 out of 5 stars Best canine picture body language book.
This is an awesome book on what our canine friends are trying to tell us if we only knew how to read their signs to us and other dogs. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Thestation17
3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea that doesn't quite deliver
Was hoping for lots of information to gather about dog body language. There are lots of pictures but I am not real smart at this stuff and so I found it to be over my head.
Published 1 month ago by H. F. Curtis
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great book with awesome pictures to help understand the K9's body language. Once you buy this book you will understand why its so helpful.
Published 1 month ago by DogLovingFool
5.0 out of 5 stars Speak to your dog!
Great book! Helps me understand what my girl is saying - or not saying. The photos and information helped me to understand what dogs are 'saying' to each other, and being able to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brooke Carlton
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for dog enthusiasts and professionals
Amazing photographic guide, and very extensive. The pictures are great, coupled with very detailed behavior descriptions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
For anyone who enjoys studying canine behavior this book is very helpful with its many pictures and explanations. A must have if you are a novice or a professional.
Published 3 months ago by James Schutz
5.0 out of 5 stars A Canine Owners Guide to Learning about what your dog just said to...
This is a wonderful guide to help you understand what Fido is saying to you at this time and every time he/she looks at you and the door. What did that dog just say to me?? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for dog watchers!
Well enhanced with pertintent photos, Canine Body Language is a good resource for pet owners who want to understand what their dogs are trying to tell them.
Published 4 months ago by Patricia A. Wendell
5.0 out of 5 stars The photos help
This book was informative and the photos of the body language really helped. I have read a couple of other books on canine body language, but they didn't have photos showing the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cheryll Hultberg
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