| | The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior |  | Author: Bruce Fogle
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
Buy Used: $50.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 7007838
Media: Paperback
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
ISBN: 0028055136
EAN: 9780028055138
ASIN: 0028055136
Publication Date: November 1996
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 Good book, and a little more "scientific" in expression. June 26, 2002
A lot of dog behavior books are pretty easy to understand and are digestible by your average reader. This book is just as understandable but is at a more detailed level. To lessen the undesirable behaviors of dogs, the author breaks down the possible reasons for the behaviors and shows the reader how to train the dog to reduce the negative behaviors in a positive, non-violent, yet not overly sensitive way. Very good reader for those really interested in canine behavior.
 The Dogs Mind Review April 10, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I rescue and rehabilitate English and Neapolitan Mastiffs and this book has made a HUGE difference in the way I work with these 150-200 pound animals. I now understand why they do some of the things that they do and can taylor a training program for each dog according to their personality.
A Must For All Dog Lovers July 4, 2001
This book is extremely well-written and informative. It is an easy read for dog professionals and even for a lay-person. Extremely interesting and easy to understand. It covers the many reasons for why dog's behave the way they do, including, their evolution and neonatal development. If you want to understand your dog, this is the book to get.
Truly The Best Dog Book March 19, 2001
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have owned this book for over three years now and still think it is the best dog training/understanding book that I have ever seen. As a trainer of shelter animals and owner of 4 dogs I have seen almost every kind of "bad dog". Before getting this book I trained using the "commercially" prescribed techniques without a true understanding of the motivation behind the dog's behavior. After reading this book, I was able to develop my own methods tailored to each dog and have had great success. I would love to see every dog owner in the U.S. have a copy of this book as it would prevent a lot of animal abuse and neglect currently present here.
Before training your dog, take the time to read this book! November 6, 2000
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
As a dog owner and scientist, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I believe that many can benefit from the information included by this author. By going through the mechanics and function of the brain (most specifically a dog's) , I am better able to interpret my animals' behavior (good and not-good). I found the discussion of the dog's senses intriguing and enlightening. Furthermore, if during training you have ever wondered "why am I not getting through... this is soooo simple" or "why isn't he/she getting this", then I think that you will find an answer in the study of animal behavior. I hope someday to breed and professionally train dogs, and so the information on puppys' physiological and social/psychological development will come in very useful. If anything, I have learned how important early sensory stimulation on animals can be -- basically, how it can lead to a well-adjusted temperment. However -- buyers note: this is NOT a how-to dog train in "twelve easy steps" or in "5 days!" That is OK... it is not meant to be. I believe that dog owners and handlers should read such books as part of the overall training process. In my opinion, the best obedience training involves both the dog AND human learning. If you too believe that, then read this book -- it will give you a great start towards a successful relationship with your dog!
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