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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs - Very UsefulThere's a lot in this book that's very worthwhile. Parts of it remind me of another favorite, "Adam's Task: Calling Animals by Name," by Vicki Hearne, which combines animal training with philosophy and literary criticism. If you are an animal trainer-- or even just an animal lover-- it's definitely worth checking out. Rating:  - Men are from Mars, dogs are from Venus!In this wonderful book, McConnell deftly explores some of the all too common problems that arise between humans and canines because the two species have inherently different ways of communicating. For example, while humans consider it polite to make eye contact and approach another person directly, dogs consider this hostile and confrontive. Polite dogs approach each other from the side, and only if they play together often do they get away with making direct eye contact. McConnell makes the case that humans misunderstanding this bit of canine-etiquette has caused many a dog-bite. Another bit of advice she offers - if you want your dog to approach you, don't move toward her; turn and move the other way. (It works!) And yet another tidbit - never pat a dog on the top of his head; dogs dislke this. (If you don't believe her, just pat your dog on the head and see for yourself the look on his face!) "The Other End of the Leash" is jam-packed with examples of mistakes we humans make in dealing with our canine companions, and suggesions about how to communicate what we really want to communicate. Not only is this book filled with helpful suggestions about how to better communicate with dogs, it's loaded with tips about how to choose one! I wish I'd read this BEFORE getting my puppy - I'd have been more careful about selecting a breeder. I'd have made better use of that small window of opportunity puppies have to be properly socialized - if only I'd known about it before the window closed! I'd have chosen my puppy more carefully - i.e., not based the decision merely on breed, gender and looks, but on the puppy's disposition and ability to tolerate frustration. "The Other End of the Leash" is so much more than a how-to book on human - canine communication. It's a well-written, reads-like-a-novel page-turner that's filled with interesting vignettes and useful information. McConnell's love for dogs and respect for their owners shines through brilliantly. When I finished this book, I had that 'aaahhhh' feeling I get when I've read a thoroughly satisfying novel. Thank you Patricia McConnell! Rating: - Great BookThis is a book that will not only help you train your dog but it will also help you to understand the way your dog perceives the world around him/her and why they might act like they do. I found it most beneficial to know why the dog was doing something rather than just knowing a way to correct it and nothing else. I haven't found an all inclusive book to training a dog since there are an infinite number of behaviors but this one covers quite a few and is useful from puppy, adult rescue and even the "old dog". Would without a doubt recommend to anyone that needs help. Rating: - Not for dog lovers onlyYes, I'll admit, I'm a dog lover and will be tempted by almost any title that pertains to the beasties. But this book appeals on several levels. It will delight and instruct many like myself, but it will also appeal to people who wonder about the psychology of human and canine interaction. It teaches amusing (and sometimes not so amusing) lessons to some of us who "misread" various animal responses as having any similarity to recognized human responses. And Patricia McConnell is a good writer--compassionate, funny, and seriously committed to her values. Rating: - Great informationThis book was great. Really helpful in understanding how and why your dog behaves the way s/he does. Also helpful in learning to deal with other animals you don't know well. I volunteer at my local animal shelter and found the information in this book extremely helpful in working with these animals- many of which are frightened by their new surroundings.
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