- Paperback: 328 pages
- Publisher: Experiment, The; 1 edition (May 11 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 161519018X
- ISBN-13: 978-1615190188
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #295,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A Modern Dogs Life combines sensible information with charming wit; this is an entertaining guide for new and veteran dog owners alike.Ken Foster, author of The Dogs Who Found MeScience, experience and common sensePaul McGreevy brings all three to this amazing new book. Your dog will want you to read it.Mark Evans, Chief Veterinary Adviser, RSPCA UK A milestone in understanding dogs . . . Perhaps even the Rosetta stone in translating dog behavior . . . Dr. McGreevy is a world-recognized expert in dog behavior who just happens to have written a book that is as easy to read as a quality novel . . . If you want to have more fun with your dog, you need this book. If you just want to know more about dogs than your friends, you need this book.Don Burke, founder, Burkes Backyard (Australias original lifestyle program)Ive been waiting for a book like this for years. A clear and logical account of dog behavior and training . . . both scientific and entertaining.Dr. Bidda Jones, Chief Scientist, RSPCA AustraliaI would encourage all dog owners to read this book, to understand their dogs view of our human lifestyle and to improve the human-canine relationship.Dr. Joanne Righetti, Chair of the Delta Society Australia"Paul McGreevy's book A Modern Dog's Life wonderfully captures how we can fully celebrate the joys of dog ownership. Combining his knowledge with humor, Paul teaches us how to understand the dog's mind and how the unique bond between dog and human can be fully exploited to get the very best from a relationship. It is an indispensible guide for every dog owner."Clarissa Baldwin, OBE, Dogs Trust CEO (UK)Dr. McGreevys book is an essential text for any true dog lovers library. It gives the new dog owner the chance to start on the right foot, the seasoned dog owner the knowledge to improve life for themselves as well as their pet, and even the experienced dog trainer the opportunity to see many things better through a dogs eyes.Rob Zammit, DVM
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What do dogs value? Why do they get so excited by their daily walks? And why may dogs of different breeds have different needs? Veterinarian, professor of animal behavior, and dog lover Dr. Paul McGreevy answers these questions and many more. He takes readers on a walk in the paws of man s best friend to illuminate the challenges and confusions faced by dogs in the modern world. Filled with humor, easy-to-follow instructions, and memorable characters (including Uncle Wolf and Feral Cheryl ), A Modern Dog s Life will help you better understand your dog with: Insights from recent studies on how dogs see, smell, and experience the world Explanations of canine behavior, with over 40 photos of dogs in action Tips on everything from petting dogs to calming them at the vet s User-friendly training techniques that build skills gradually and keep dogs motivated Dr. McGreevy offers an exciting new approach to training a dog: By acting as a life coach rather than an alpha dog or parent and by reimagining training as a fun opportunity for you and your dog to grow closer and learn new skills, you can greatly improve your dog s quality of life and teach good behavior at the same time.
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This review is from: A Modern Dog's Life: How to Do the Best for Your Dog (Paperback)
Animal behaviourist, veterinarian, award-winning researcher and dog-lover Paul McGeevy's approach to owning and training a dog is based on picturing ourselves as life coaches "[to] ensure that dogs get the best possible life and that [we] get joy and satisfaction as owners." Using humour and straightforward language, he describes what dogs value, what they dislike, what motivates them, and how to be a calm leader. Throughout, McKeevy cites numerous surveys and studies to challenge conventional thinking. Thoroughly engaging with thought-provoking information for anyone dealing with dogs, this book is hard to put down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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The funniest educational book I've ever read!!!,
By JAS - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Modern Dog's Life: How to Do the Best for Your Dog (Paperback)
As the title suggests this is the funniest educational book that I have ever read. Whilst I haven't quite finished it yet, I have found that it is very straight to the point and makes you sit back and think about life from your dog's perspective. Whilst reading I often found myself looking at my dog going, ohh that's why you do that...how interesting. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves their dog enough to want the best life for their dog as a dog and not humanise them. My dog is certainly happier and by far more responsive to me as a leader based on the suggestions I have read in this book. Our relationship is a lot stronger thanks to this book. Full credit to the author, Paul McGreevy for writing in simplified manner but for making it an enjoyable read and strengthening the bond between my dog and me.
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#1 Book If You Want To Understand Dogs, No Nonsense, Dog Reality,
By W. E. Baehr "whipperin1" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Modern Dog's Life: How to Do the Best for Your Dog (Paperback)
I've read many books on dogs and this book is #1 in importance and value if you want to understand dogs. I learned more about the science of dogs from this book than any other. It's amazing that this book is not the #1 dog book best seller on Amazon. Beats all the anthropomorphic, dog whispering, psychobabble, mysticism, folklore, and other doggie nonsense by a mile.
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