Publication

2011 - Basic Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

81,000 words, Guess

Page Count

324 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC636.7/0887
  • LCCSF433 .B73 2011

Description

"Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither--and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with--not just dominion over-- their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs"--Provided by publisher.

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  • Dog sense: how the new science of dog behavior can make you a better friend to your petBasic Books2011-01-01
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