DOGSPEAK How to Learn It Speak it and Use It to Have a Happy Healthy WellBehaved Dog, Bash Dibra, Mary ann Crenshaw. (Hardcover 0684824175)

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DOGSPEAK How to Learn It Speak it and Use It to Have a Happy Healthy WellBehaved Dog
Author: Bash Dibra, Mary ann Crenshaw

"Sit!" — (Huh?) — "Come!" — (What?) — "Get off the @#! sofa!" — (Duh...) Are you and your dog suffering from a failure to communicate? Whether trying to command obedience, control a destructive habit, or teach simple good manners, all dog owners know the frustration of trying to communicate with man's best friend. DogSpeak will help e... more »very dog owner to become the undisputed Alpha leader of the pack by using the revolutionary DogSpeak technique to train dogs in their own language. It's the same revolutionary technique that has made Bash Dibra the most sought-after dog trainer in the world today and Dibra-trained dogs celebrities in their own right. In DogSpeak, Bash shares with average dog owners the $300-an-hour secrets he offers famous clients such as Henry Kissinger, Matthew Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Drawing on his uncanny ability to think like a dog, Bash shows the reader how to transform the most intractable canine into a well-behaved, happy pet. Using the genetic language of dog's ancestor, the wolf, Bash explains the Eight Central Factors of Pack Behavior, those hard-wired instincts that control every dog's behavior, from dominance and aggression to chase behavior, socialization, and vocalization. Working from an understanding of the wolf/dog heritage, Bash teaches dog owners how to interpret the clear and unmistakable signals that make up the basic grammar of DogSpeak, the language every dog understands, including: Facial Expressions -- Facial expressions clearly convey a dog's emotions, state of health, and intentions. Bash shows you how to interpret canine facial expressions, from the narrowing of the eyes to the wrinkling of the muzzle, to know exactly what your dog is telling you and what unwanted tricks he may be about to try! Body Language -- Used as eloquently among dogs as by humans. Bash guides the reader to a complete understanding of the body stances and tail positions that state, "I'm top dog around here, don't mess with me!" or "I'm feeling low today," or "I'm ready for a run," and shows how to use that information to ward off aggression, correct bad habits, prevent potential illness, or simply develop a closer relationship with a pet. Vocalization -- Bash shows why dogs bark and when, and explains how each and every bark has its own clear meaning, from a deep-throated warning growl to the yip that says, "Let's play!" and how to prevent the unwanted barking that makes a pet a problem. From basic training to graduation, Bash offers foolproof advice on selecting a dog, housebreaking a puppy, choosing a veterinarian, providing a proper diet, avoiding unwanted chewing and barking -- even introducing a new baby to an "only dog." Filled with Bash's inimitable warmth and humor as well as fascinating facts about man's best friend, DogSpeak turns dog-training into a game that owner and dog alike will enjoy.

ISBN-13: 9780684824178
ISBN-10: 0684824175
Publication Date: 9/20/1999
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Gretchen V. (artgirltoo) reviewed DOGSPEAK : How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog on 5/6/2008 + 26 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This is a great book if you don't really know dogs. I found that it didn't meet my needs for training. There is a lot of time spent on dog behavior, of which I'm already aware of. This book will be great for a first time owner.

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Brenda V. (BburgBookWorm) reviewed DOGSPEAK : How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog on 3/5/2006 + 20 more book reviews

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This is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to have a great relationship with a well-trained dog. Highly recommended by dog training experts and novices alike.

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Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed DOGSPEAK : How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog on 6/24/2006 + 310 more book reviews

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Fun, user friendly and practical too.

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Jan L. (janboy) reviewed DOGSPEAK : How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog on 3/6/2007 + 44 more book reviews

Do you and your dog suffer from a failure to communicate. Then this is a must read!

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Gina S. (smylmakrr) reviewed DOGSPEAK : How to Learn It, Speak it, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog on 10/9/2012

A must read for the dog owner. Learning a dog's body language is incredibly helpful if you are going to let your dog interact with other dogs and people. It also helps to predict many of the unwanted behaviors that might occur if you ignore the signals. I read this book once a few years ago and decided to order it and keep a copy of my own for future reference since it was so helpful to me. Best of luck!

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