How to Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

by Stanley Coren

Book Overview

"A must read for all dog owners." --The Washington Post "The best key to what dogs are thinking." --The Seattle Times How to Speak Dog is one of the few books today that show us what dogs are trying... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684865343
• ISBN13: 9780684865348
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A 'must' For All Dog Owners

As a lover of dogs for over 50 years, I own dozens of books about canine care and behavior, but Stanley Coren's 'How to Speak Dog' is definitely my favorite. I originally found this informative dog communication book in my local library after adopting a lovable but fearful mixed breed from my local humane society five years ago. Since then, I have bought at least six copies of this same book online, just to have on hand to give to friends and family who decide to bring a dog into their life or who don't understand the behavior of a dog already living with them. I especially like the book's detailed descriptions of a dog's specific body language (ears, eyes, mouth, tail) and what each means--as well as its guide to the messages a dog is sending when he barks or whines in a particular way. Not unlike a driver's training manual which must be read by those who wish to become licensed drivers, 'How to Speak Dog" should be required reading for every person who decides to share his or her life with a dog.

Well thought out book with comprehensive information.

I thought this was an excellent book. It gives the reader clear understanding of how a dog thinks and behaves. It shows how we can misunderstand out canine friends, and how we really should be understanding what they are telling us. The book is very well structured and thought out, giving background knowlege on speach, evolution and communication. I believe that this book is definately a must for any dog-lovers, or dog-owners. I have in fact already loaned this book to 3 of my friends who all loved it!

Bravissimo!

Reading this book was like receiving a canine translator - now I can not only understand but also communicate more effectively with my own dog as well as other dogs. It has enabled me to interpret how dogs are reacting to their environment, anticipate their actions, and take appropriate steps to stave off aggression. This book overcomes the shortcomings and dispels the myths of many rote "praise-and-correction" training books regarding what dogs are capable of understanding and how best to make them understand and do what you want. I highly recommend this to any dog owner looking for a better way of communicating with their dog than snapping a collar.

A fascinating read

I frequently review dog books and interview authors--so, I was fortunate enough to be able to review an advance proof of this book last month, as well as interview Dr. Coren. If you have even the slightest interest in dog behavior (including aggression), training, or simply want to better understand your pet and its interactions with humans, dogs, and other species, this book is a *must* read. In the book, Dr. Coren relates to readers an enormous amount of information on the communication skills of dogs, and manages to do this in a very entertaining and humorous manner.