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Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend to Your Pet | John Bradshaw
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Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither--and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with--not just dominion over-- their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
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John Bradshaw studied dog behavior for over 20 years before writing this, and it shows. He starts with the history/evolution of dogs, then delves into their senses and studies about their behavior. This isn‘t in any way a training manual, but it will for sure help you understand dogs better. So glad I read it.

squirrelbrain Did you read it out loud to Bindi?! 2y
Hooked_on_books @squirrelbrain Actually, I kind of did! 😂 I read it aloud to my mom and Bindi happened to be in the room, so I hope she got something from it. Though she was playing with her squeaky pickle through part of it so I‘m just not sure! 2y
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In Defence of Dogs | John Bradshaw
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This is why I love #bookspin ! This has been on my TBR for probably over 2 years, and now finally read as was my number 9 on my list for Oct! Really interesting read, made me want to hug my dog a little closer… but he wouldn‘t like that 😂🙄 not really spooky, but also got me some readathon hrs for #Scarathlon #TeamMonsterMash

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Watching this incorrigible puppy inspired this read.

Dog Sense is an informative and engaging (occasionally repetitive) explication of what we know about dog biology. Bradshaw focuses a large portion of the book highlighting differences between dogs and wolves and ways in which making comparisons let to poorer training practices. But then he also explains dog learning, senses, emotions, and more. Useful, too, though it's not a training manual.

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Reading about the science of dog behavior while watching a few Labs #dogsitting #dogsoflitsy

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Oryx
In Defence of Dogs | John Bradshaw
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Happy #nationalpuppyday from Daisy

KarenUK So cute. 💕 8y
GypsyKat Awe! Adorable! 😍😍😍 8y
Bookish_B That face!! 💗😍💗 8y
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LauraBeth She looks so cuddly! 💕 8y
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In Defence of Dogs | John Bradshaw
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#dogsoflitsy @lemonlime799 Daisy has all the legs (PS, really interesting book tagged for dog lovers)

queerbookreader So leggy 💃🏻 thank you for tagging me!! 💞 8y
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