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A fun book filled with valuable insights for life, October 28, 2008
This review is from: Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You (Hardcover)
I LOVED Dogology! Nearly every page made me laugh or cry and wonder if Sarah and Vicki had somehow been watching me with my dogs for years. These authors know dogs, and just as importantly, they know people and what makes them tick. They also write in an engaging and entertaining style while delivering significant insights.
As a dog trainer, I find this book a helpful read for understanding the various mindsets and personalities that I encounter in my work. I'm also sure the write-ups about the different personality types will help me with my relationships in other spheres of my life, as it discusses people and what lies behind some of their choices. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a dog or anyone who wants to understand their dog-loving friends or relatives.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A Great Read and a Thoughtful Present!, October 30, 2008
This review is from: Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You (Hardcover)
Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You
Just got my copy and I'm having trouble putting it down!
This is a great read for anyone with a dog, getting a dog, knows someone with a dog, or is looking for a wonderful Christmas present for all those on their list with a dog or two. Holiday shopping will never get any easier than this.
Whether you're a *read a little - put it down - read a little more* reader, or a *devour it all at once* reader like I am, this book is a fun read with deep insight into people and their dogs. You're learning about you, about your dog, and about your human/canine relationship, all while having fun.
This is a must-have on my bookshelf.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A must read for past and present dog lovers and anyone considering adding canine love to their life!, November 3, 2008
This review is from: Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You (Hardcover)
The expression "it takes two to tango" comes to mind when thinking about what Dogology offers us. Often, as dog owners, we wonder why our dog does something -- what is it about the dog that causes the behavior. Sometimes it is just about the dog. But, more often, your dog's behavior is connected to the relationship between you and your dog. It takes two to tango, so it is important that we look at both sides of the relationship, or both ends of the leash.
Dogology explores the nature of our relationships with our dogs and what we can learn about ourselves by examining those relationships. The book first describes nine different types of dog owners. Through quick, fun quizzes we can find our type and learn more about ourselves. In addition to offering descriptions of each type of dog owner, the authors offer suggestions for character building exercises for each type, to help them grow as people and as dog owners.
Dogology also offers a beautiful, easy to understand look at the different breeds of dogs. Rather than the usual information you find in books which say they can find the right breed for you -- does it shed, how much exercise does it need, how big does it get -- Dogology offers descriptions of the common personality traits of the different breeds. This approach, combined with the personality assessment at the beginning of the book, really allows readers to make an informed decision about what kind of dog they would be well-suited for and visa versa.
In addition to providing a wealth of wonderful information, Dogology is well-written with a healthy mix of no-nonsense talk and well-placed humor. It is a fun read. Personally, there were many laughs and a couple of occasions for a tissue.
I highly recommend Dogoloy to all dog lovers, people trying to understand dog lovers, and anyone considering adding a dog to their home.
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