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DOGSPEAK: How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog
DOGSPEAK: How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog

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Author: Bash Dibra
Creator: Mary Ann Crenshaw
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 20 reviews
Sales Rank: 1033455

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1

ISBN: 0684824175
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780684824178
ASIN: 0684824175

Publication Date: September 20, 1999
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"Sit!"
(Huh?)
"Come!"
(What?)
"Get off the @#! sofa!"
(Duh...)

Are you and your dog suffering from a failure to communicate?

Whether trying to command obedience, control a destructive habit, or teach simple good manners, all dog owners know the frustration of trying to communicate with man's best friend. DogSpeak will help every dog owner to become the undisputed Alpha leader of the pack by using the revolutionary DogSpeak technique to train dogs in their own language. It's the same revolutionary technique that has made Bash Dibra the most sought-after dog trainer in the world today and Dibra-trained dogs celebrities in their own right.

In DogSpeak, Bash shares with average dog owners the $300-an-hour secrets he offers famous clients such as Henry Kissinger, Matthew Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Drawing on his uncanny ability to think like a dog, Bash shows the reader how to transform the most intractable canine into a well-behaved, happy pet.

Using the genetic language of dog's ancestor, the wolf, Bash explains the Eight Central Factors of Pack Behavior, those hard-wired instincts that control every dog's behavior, from dominance and aggression to chase behavior, socialization, and vocalization. Working from an understanding of the wolf/dog heritage, Bash teaches dog owners how to interpret the clear and unmistakable signals that make up the basic grammar of DogSpeak, the language every dog understands, including:

Facial Expressions -- Facial expressions clearly convey a dog's emotions, state of health, and intentions. Bash shows you how to interpret canine facial expressions, from the narrowing of the eyes to the wrinkling of the muzzle, to know exactly what your dog is telling you and what unwanted tricks he may be about to try!

Body Language -- Used as eloquently among dogs as by humans. Bash guides the reader to a complete understanding of the body stances and tail positions that state, "I'm top dog around here, don't mess with me!" or "I'm feeling low today," or "I'm ready for a run," and shows how to use that information to ward off aggression, correct bad habits, prevent potential illness, or simply develop a closer relationship with a pet.

Vocalization -- Bash shows why dogs bark and when, and explains how each and every bark has its own clear meaning, from a deep-throated warning growl to the yip that says, "Let's play!" and how to prevent the unwanted barking that makes a pet a problem.

From basic training to graduation, Bash offers foolproof advice on selecting a dog, housebreaking a puppy, choosing a veterinarian, providing a proper diet, avoiding unwanted chewing and barking -- even introducing a new baby to an "only dog." Filled with Bash's inimitable warmth and humor as well as fascinating facts about man's best friend, DogSpeak turns dog-training into a game that owner and dog alike will enjoy.


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5 out of 5 stars excellent   October 10, 2007
A must buy for dog owners and losvers. Dog language and behaviour explained as if Bash reencarnated from a dog.


3 out of 5 stars Good General Info   November 12, 2006
This book will help you understand why your dog is misbehaving, but it doesn't reallt provide enough info to help you correct the behavior.


5 out of 5 stars Required reading   November 7, 2006
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Dog Speak is a must read for anyone who has a dog or loves dogs. This book is animated with the words that lead to solutions for every behavior problem imaginable. It is easy to read that will turn you into the "adoring master" your pet yearns for. Why? Because it teaches you how to interpret your dog's feelings, by understanding his or her verbal and non-verbal cues. Once you understand the pattern you can establish the rules of behaviors that are acceptable and those which are not. I would classify this book as the "bible of behavior" when it comes to communicating with "our four legged best friend". It certainly holds a prominent place on my book shelf


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!   October 24, 2006
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

When all else failed this book helped my family embrace our wonderful puppy and grow together as a pack. We now understand our dog better and can communicate more clearly with him. Bash's techniques are easy to implement, require no physical discipline and are the optimal solution for making your dog a better citizen both in your home and in public. Understanding the way dogs think, implementing these simple training techniques, and plenty of love is all a person needs to raise a wonderful dog. I highly recommend this book to dog owners new and old, especially those families with young children. Thanks Bash!


5 out of 5 stars the best book on communicating with your dog!   September 30, 2006
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

As always, Bash doesnt disappoint;like his other books this one is well thought out,informative and easy to read! Bash makes it easy to understand his philosophy and have fun reading at the same time.

This book should be on every dog owner's shelf! Bash has a deep understanding of all species of dogs,having trained first hand so many different kinds,not to mention his experiences with training wolves.

Its time for more books like this from Bash,he is the walking 'encyclopedia' and expert on training pets in this country,all other dog trainers should study first hand with him!



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