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

by Bash Dibra, Mary Ann Crenshaw, Mary Crenshaw

Book Overview

From teaching basic training to eliminating destructive habits, Bash Dibra has turned dogs of all breeds and dispositions into well-mannered, obedient companions. Bash has worked with the four-legged friends of Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and a host of other celebrities. With DogSpeak, his $300-an-hour lessons are now available to you. The secret of Bash's success is his uncanny ability to speak...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684865483
• ISBN13: 9780684865485
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

I now understand "Dog Language!"

A fantastic book! Finally I understand what my dog is trying to say to me! I have thought to myself many times, "I wish she could talk, so I would know what she's saying." Well, now, after reading Bash Dibra's "DogSpeak," I truly can understand what my dog is telling me with her different body movements, actions, facial expressions, and vocalizations. The book is amazing, and Bash Dibra is the ultimate master dog trainer. As one who has grown up with dogs and has had 4 cocker spaniels in the family over the years, I am always looking to learn more about my newest little one (8-month old Brady). Dibra is truly the authority on how to understand animals. He is, without a doubt, the best in the world. I have always been impressed by Dibra. All of his books show a sincere love and devotion to animals. It is clear from his writing that Dibra is a gentle and caring individual who truly loves and respects the dogs he trains. Because of his connection with the animals, he is able to understand their communication. It's almost as though he can read their minds. No kidding. He knows exactly what they are thinking. I trust him and his techniques implicitly. Not only is the book written in clear and interesting language, but the advice Dibra gives is absolutely golden! The training works beautifully and it fosters a loving, trusting, and respectful relationship between dog and owner. I know first hand -- I have used Dibra's techniques and my dog is an absolute doll. She has earned the reputation of being the neighborhood sweetheart. I firmly believe this is a result of using Dibra's book and communicating well with my dog. After all, I can finally understand her language! This book is a MUST for any dog owner. Dibra is the definition of an expert. How many other authors have trained a wolf???! No other author or trainer can remotely compare. I recommend this book with the utmost enthusiasm. If my dog could speak, she would too! DogSpeak absolutely deserves five stars.

Very Helpful!!!!!

Great book! It was very helpful in letting me know what I should & can expect from my puppy and trying to understand his needs and body language. A definate for anyone with a new puppy or just trying to understand their dog better!

Very Helpful for Adult Dogs and Young Children

A friend of mine gave me a copy Dogspeak after my son was born. We were afraid that our King Doberman (100 lbs+)would be jealous of the newborn. With the two authors insightful obsevations of dog behavior, my wife and I were able to have less trepidations about the two of them. After all, our dog WAS the firstborn, then came along this little runt who garnered all of our attention. With a few simple techniques, we were able to re-incorporate our dog into the family life. The two of them are now the best of friends. Thank you Bash Dibra and Mary Ann Crenshaw!!

Excellent book

I enjoyed reading this book. More than the half explains everything about dog language, how to understand what your dog is trying to tell you, how to understand aggression, playfulness, fear etc, and how to reply to those signs once you 've understood them. The last chapters of the book deal with training (sit, stay, down), general information about the health of your dog, how to groom them, how you can improve an old dog's life and make those last years as comfortable as possible. You can see in almost every line Mr Dibra's love for dogs. It is truly wonderful! I was also amazed when I read that the author got a puppy wolf, as a pattern, in order for him to understand better the ancestors of our dogs and their behaviour.

The definitive book on understanding how a dog thinks

Dog Speak not only shows you how to train your dog, but clearly and quickly explains why it works. Instead of just giving you lessons to blindly follow - it explains the logic behind the dog's actions, so you can in effect think like the dog and relate together. The dog naturally wants to please its master. Dog Speak shows you how to clearly signal to the dog and communicate one to one - to make your dog eager to please his master - and of course making the master extremely pleased with the dog.