If Your Dog Could Talk (Paperback)

by Bruce Fogle (Author) "The dog is a human invention..." (more)
Key Phrases: dominant dog, Spinone Italiano, Saint Bernard

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Product Description
Based on expert research and a specially commissioned veterinary survey, bestselling pet author Dr. Bruce Fogle offers insight into all aspects of your dog's behavior.

About the Author
Bruce Fogle is a best-selling author whose books teach dog lovers how to care for, train, and understand the behavior of their canine companions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (February 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756613353
• ISBN-13: 978-0756613358
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #309,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I bought it., June 1, 2007

By	Raymond Holderman "raaymond1" (Largo, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This Doctor writes well, knows dogs as a vet and dog owner and is a real researcher. He's much more reliable as a source of real information than those that make up their own guesses about why dog behavior occurs. When it isn't known, he says so. This is my first dog, and the books by Bruce Fogle are very informative. The other books, particularly "The Dogs Mind" delve into brain anatomy and genetics to explain dog behavior.They are so differant from us, and yet so similar to us, as he makes so clear.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Your Dog Could Talk, July 18, 2007

By	Tami Brady "Whole Health Therapist" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Dr. Bruce Fogle is my favorite animal behavioral author. I've read and reviewed books by the good doctor before and he always seems to provide me with a good deal of insight into my pets in a way that I can understand. If your dog could talk... is no exception.

The subtitle for this book is "A training guide for humans". Basically, this text is meant to teach us humans what our dogs are really thinking. Far too often, we infer human personality to our dogs' actions. For instance, we assume Puddles is peeing on the furniture because she's angry at us. The thought that she's in heat never enters our mind. Similarly, when Sparky jumps up at us when he greats us, we think he is being aggressive or showing his lack of training. Really, he just wants some regurgitated food like his Mommy used to provide (yuck!).

If you have a dog, know a dog, or are planning to get a dog buy this book. The insight you will gain will be invaluable. I guarantee you'll spend a lot more time enjoying your friend and a lot less time freaking out because you aren't sure what he or she is thinking.