I recommend this book to anyone who owns a dog, whether or not the plan on professionally training them or not. It has new information for even some of the most knowledgable people.


More Scientific than Practical   October 14, 2003
 7 out of 11 found this review helpful

Very informative and well researched but not a lot of practical advice or tips. The book is better suited for students writing a paper than owners wanting to understand their pet's behavior.


AMAZING....Buy this book!   August 25, 2003
 3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I have read many books regarding the same topic and content and have yet to find one as well written and to the point.

This author has forgot more about the DOG and its "fit" into our lives than others will ever know.


Mandatory Reading   June 30, 2003
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I have been a police officer for about 13 years and have always been fascinated with police service dogs. About 4 years ago I became actively involved as a K-9 officer. I purchased a German Shepherd dog from the Czech Republic and trained him as a dual purpose patrol/narcotic dog. I can't count the number of books I have read or the number of videos I have watched related to dogs and their training. A friend of mine suggested "A Dog's Mind". As other reviews said this is not neccessarily a training manual but it gives a great insight into just how the dog's mind works and how the dog relates to his surroundings. Should I ever have the opportunity to supervise a K-9 unit I would make this book required reading for all K-9 handlers. I highly recommend this book to any and all who work with service animals and to those who just want to better understand why Fido barks at the mailman or eats your shoes.


Scientific understanding of pet behavior!   May 2, 2003
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

i loved this book! It is so different from the 'popular science' love your doggie books. It takes the scientific approach and lists research into all things related to canines. It was absolutely fascinating and very informative. If you really want to learn about how your dog thinks and why then here is the book for you. It is well written, clear and quite entertaining.