You're Ok, Your Dog's Ok

by Marcus Schneck, Jill Caravan (1992)

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Pristine Condition

Promotes a natural and happy relationship between you and your dog

Numerous practical dog-watching hints

Learn to understand the language of dogs

Written by recognized authorities on the subject

An instructive canine-lover's manual teaches dog owners what makes the average pooch bark, wag his tail, roll over, and beg. Discusses why dogs follow their owners around the house, turn in circles before they sleep, and many other common behavioral traits.

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Dog may be man's best friend, but are you ever puzzled by your dog's behavior when he follows you around the house, turns around in circles before napping, jumps on your visitors, or ignores a particular member of the family?

This unique book answers all these questions and more, helping to promote a natural and happy relationship between you and your dog.  This is achieved by learning the language of dogs and therefore understanding them better.  You will learn to read facial expressions, body language, and observe the dog's use of its senses of smell and hearing.

At the heart of the discussion is the idea of the pack instinct within all dogs that dictates their moods and behavior.  As a member of an animal pack, you dog's ancestors had one leader, usually the most dominant male and submitted to this leader.  As a member of a human pack, the domestic dog also wants a leader to follow.  If this is successfully established, the dog will welcome the decisions the leader makes for him and the order that is brought to his life.

You're OK, Your Dog's OK is packed with essential information and amusing observations on canine behavior including numerous practical dog-watching hints.  Full color illustrations complement the text with additional line drawings to show readers precisely how basic dog training is achieved.  Essential reading for all people striving towards a more harmonious relationship with their pet dogs.