DOGOLOGY: What Your Relationship With Your Dog Reveals About You

by Vicki Constantine Croke, Sarah Wilson, Sarah Wilson

Book Overview

Dog owners, this book reveals, fall into 9 distinct personality types: Angel, Dynamo, Soul Mate, Idealist, Observer, Expert, Buddy, Master, and Free Spirit. While most of us recognize that a rescuing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1607517051
• ISBN13: 9781607517054
• Release Date: January 2008
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A must read for past and present dog lovers and anyone considering adding canine love to their life!

The expression "it takes two to tango" comes to mind when thinking about what Dogology offers us. Often, as dog owners, we wonder why our dog does something -- what is it about the dog that causes the behavior. Sometimes it is just about the dog. But, more often, your dog's behavior is connected to the relationship between you and your dog. It takes two to tango, so it is important that we look at both sides of the relationship, or both ends of the leash. Dogology explores the nature of our relationships with our dogs and what we can learn about ourselves by examining those relationships. The book first describes nine different types of dog owners. Through quick, fun quizzes we can find our type and learn more about ourselves. In addition to offering descriptions of each type of dog owner, the authors offer suggestions for character building exercises for each type, to help them grow as people and as dog owners. Dogology also offers a beautiful, easy to understand look at the different breeds of dogs. Rather than the usual information you find in books which say they can find the right breed for you -- does it shed, how much exercise does it need, how big does it get -- Dogology offers descriptions of the common personality traits of the different breeds. This approach, combined with the personality assessment at the beginning of the book, really allows readers to make an informed decision about what kind of dog they would be well-suited for and visa versa. In addition to providing a wealth of wonderful information, Dogology is well-written with a healthy mix of no-nonsense talk and well-placed humor. It is a fun read. Personally, there were many laughs and a couple of occasions for a tissue. I highly recommend Dogoloy to all dog lovers, people trying to understand dog lovers, and anyone considering adding a dog to their home.

Great!

Turns out I'm equal parts Expert, Soul Mate, Buddy, and Observer. Guess I need to read the whole book! I also found the section on how we talk to our dogs really interesting. I never really paid much attention before. Actually, there is quite a bit things in this book that will have me paying attention to things I never did before. This book will really have you thinking about your relationship with your dog. It would also be wonderful for someone looking to acquire a dog....will point you in the right direction in terms of selecting a breed that would work for your personality and life style.

I loved it!

If you are a dog lover, or even if you know dog lovers, this book is for you. It amazingly helps us figure out what makes us "tick" dogwise. I highly recommend it! Robin McMillen

A Great Read and a Thoughtful Present!

Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals about You Just got my copy and I'm having trouble putting it down! This is a great read for anyone with a dog, getting a dog, knows someone with a dog, or is looking for a wonderful Christmas present for all those on their list with a dog or two. Holiday shopping will never get any easier than this. Whether you're a *read a little - put it down - read a little more* reader, or a *devour it all at once* reader like I am, this book is a fun read with deep insight into people and their dogs. You're learning about you, about your dog, and about your human/canine relationship, all while having fun. This is a must-have on my bookshelf.

A fun book filled with valuable insights for life

I LOVED Dogology! Nearly every page made me laugh or cry and wonder if Sarah and Vicki had somehow been watching me with my dogs for years. These authors know dogs, and just as importantly, they know people and what makes them tick. They also write in an engaging and entertaining style while delivering significant insights. As a dog trainer, I find this book a helpful read for understanding the various mindsets and personalities that I encounter in my work. I'm also sure the write-ups about the different personality types will help me with my relationships in other spheres of my life, as it discusses people and what lies behind some of their choices. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a dog or anyone who wants to understand their dog-loving friends or relatives.