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We have received the books 'Other end of the leash' and 'The dog' by the PIPER Publishing.
'Other end of the leash' by Patricia B. McConnell
Description of the book 'Other end of the leash' by Patricia B. McConnell: Behavioural research can be so much fun - especially if it involves you and your dog!
This is actually not a book about dog training, but rather about human training:
Intelligent, scientifically, humorous and sometimes simply amazing is how Patricia B. McConnell, professor of Zoology and a certified animal behavior therapist, descripes the typical misunderstandings between the >>monkey<< human and the >>wolf<< dog which oftentimes stand in the way of an unclouded relationship. Humans like monkeys like to hug which they love - for dogs this is an absolute insult.
Numerous Aha-effects and cheerful smiles are guaranteed while reading!
The book 'Other end of the leash' by Patricia B. McConnell (ISBN: 978-3-492-25325-3) was published on the 01.05.2009, was translated into German by Gisela Rau and has 368 pages, of which 16 pages are an image part."
Intelligent, scientifically, humorous and sometimes simply amazing is how Patricia B. McConnell, professor of Zoology and a certified animal behavior therapist, descripes the typical misunderstandings between the >>monkey<< human and the >>wolf<< dog which oftentimes stand in the way of an unclouded relationship. Humans like monkeys like to hug which they love - for dogs this is an absolute insult.
Numerous Aha-effects and cheerful smiles are guaranteed while reading!
The book 'Other end of the leash' by Patricia B. McConnell (ISBN: 978-3-492-25325-3) was published on the 01.05.2009, was translated into German by Gisela Rau and has 368 pages, of which 16 pages are an image part."
(Source: www.piper.de/buecher/das-andere-ende-der-leine-isbn-978-3-492-25325-3 Translated by me)
Review: The book 'Other end of the leash' by Patricia B. McConnell is one of the most interesting books about the communication between a dog and its owner which I have read so far.
It is divided into 10 categories; Monkey See, Monkey Do, Translating Primate to Canine, Talking to Each Other, Planet Smell, Fun and Play, Packmates, The Truth about Dominance, Patient Dogs and Wise Humans, Personalities, and Love and Loss. Furthermore, it includes an Afterword, References and an Index.
The chapters are all very interesting and you can oftentimes recognise yourself in the described situations. Patricia B. McConnell has described the individual situations very well and explains very clearly why the communication between a dog and its human is oftentimes misunderstood. It gives the dog owner a good explanation of how to change OURSELVES in regards of behaviour in order to improve our communication with our four-legged friend. Thus, the description of the book on the backside is quite right: "It is not actually a book about Dog Training, but rather about Human Training." While reading I often had an 'Aha-Experience' with which it suddenly became crystal clear to me why the communication between me and Rocky went wrong in some situations and what I would have to change in order for Rocky to understand better what I am asking him to do.
I am suggesting this book to every dog owner. It is written interestingly, humerously and truthfully, and it gives you a reality check about the communication between a dog and its owner. Overall a really great book!
'The dog' by Kerstin Ekman
Description of the book 'The dog' by Kerstin Ekman: "A reading matter which pleases. The time
In the rough loneliness of the swedish nature is a dog puppy seperated from its mother and master. On his own he begins to fight for his life against the silence and the hunger.
>>By the shortness an important book.<< Süddeutsche Zeitung (Southern German Newspaper)
The book 'The dog' by Kerstin Ekman (ISBN: 978-3-492-26355-9) was published at the 01.01.2011, was translated into German by Hedwig M. Binder and has 144 pages. It is available in paperback and canvas."
(Source: www.piper.de/buecher/hundeherz-isbn-978-3-492-26355-9 Translated by me)
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Review: The book 'The Dog' by Kerstin Ekman is with its 127 pages a rather short book, but is yet written very interestingly. It is described in full detail what the lost puppy has lived through, how he felt, what barriers crossed his path and how he overcame these in order to survive. Due to all the described details the reader can easily empathise with the story. A great, short book.
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