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 Nice book February 14, 2008
Nice book , not always easy to read and follow.
I lost interest in the last few pages but over all a good book.
 Top of my list November 28, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What a wonderful insight into the canine mind! This book is full of actual scientific explanations of canine physiology, instinct, and culture. It is explained in a straightforward manner, without using a lot of academia. It's especially useful during early puppyhood, as it explains how the brain develops and what you can do to affect it during this critical time.
 Useful November 23, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I agree with much of the theoretical information presented. It is just that too much of the book is only sentimental fill.
Smart October 18, 2007
This is a comprehensive study that blends theory, science and applied behavior techniques--exactly what I needed.
Now I understand why... September 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
ESSENTIAL reading for the intellectually curious about your dog's behavior. I could hardly put it down. Kept saying... "Oh! THAT'S why he's doing that!" and "THAT'S what I should be doing when...". Excellent background and context to your dog's behavior and understanding of his/her world. I have lots of dog and dog training books. This rates in the top 3. And I actually gave a copy to my dog's trainer as a gift. This is not a 'how-to' manual for training, so it should not be your first or only training book. But for those wanting a deeper understanding of the why's and what's of those things you read in the training books or hear in class, this book is recommended without reservation.
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