The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you’ll understand why much of what appears to be doggy-disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn • How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask. • Why “getting dominance” over your dog is a bad idea. • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble–and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble. • How dogs and humans share personality types–and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alphawannabees!” In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.

The Other End of the Leash

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

McConnell, Patricia

Pets & Animal Care

Ballantine Books

Are you tired of just opening a bag of store bought cookies for dessert or a snack? Would you love to get creative and have some really delicious, fast and easy dessert recipes to enjoy after a romantic meal with your partner? Would you like to serve a nice hot dessert when your friend stops by for a coffee? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, than this book is for you. Inside you will find all of my favorite Gluten Free Mug Desserts. With mug desserts all the ingredients go into your favorite mug, then into the microwave and then you grab a fork and sit down and enjoy... yes it really is that quick and simple.

Gluten Free Mug Desserts: Quick, Easy, and Irresistable Gluten Free Desserts that are Ready in 3 Minutes or Less

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Desserts

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Litter box problems are one of the most common complaints in households with cats. This booklet explains how to design a proper "restroom" from a cat s point of view, how to prevent problems from beginning or correct mistakes if they happen.

The Fastidious Feline: How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems

McConnell Pub

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Puppy Primer

Scidmore, Brenda

McConnell Publishing Limited

Drugi koniec smyczy: Jak kształtować więź z psem

Galaktyka

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