by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

Patricia B. McConnell shares insights on how dogs might interpret our behavior and essential advice on how to interact with them in ways that bring out their best. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you'll discover:

• How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a human and more like a dog.
• Why the advice to "get dominance" over your dog can cause problems.
• 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 mischief.
• How dogs and humans share personality types--and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than "alpha wanna-bes!"

(Paperback, 246 pages, 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/4 inches, Copyright 2002)