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Dog Language (Paperback)

by Roger Abrantes (Author), Sarah Whitehead (Editor), Alice Rasmussen (Illustrator)

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Product Details

Paperback: 266 pages
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing; 3rd Rep edition (December 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966048407
ISBN-13: 978-0966048407
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 431 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Dog Language tells us why dogs do what they do and how we can express ourselves so that our dogs can understand us better. It is a systematic book, ordered alphabetically with 293 entries and 94 beautiful drawings illustrating over 150 different dog expressions.

First published in Scandinavia in 1986 as Hundesprog’, this book became a great success and has since then helped many thousands of dog owners, instructors, behavior students, and veterinarians to understand dogs. Now available in English, the present edition of Dog Language is an updated, highly revised and enlarged version of the original Hundesprog’.

Following the traditions of the school of ethology founded by Konrad Lorenz, Dog Language is based on many hours of research, observation, and study. Dog Language is a no-nonsense book, written in a modern, uncomplicated style—a book for all readers with interest in dogs, wolves and other canids.

‘Dog Language is a book that will benefit anyone interested in what makes our dogs tick. It is a must for the professional dog handler or behaviorist, as well as any pet owner. Dog Language is well organized and written in a clear, easily understood manner. The beautiful illustrations help to explain what our canine companions are trying to communicate to us and each other. This is a rare opportunity to tap into the talent and expertise of a well known canine ethologist.’ Sandy Myers (President of Narnia Pet Behavior, member of the APDT and NADOI)

‘If we are to understand the domestic dog’s natural behavior, we must appreciate his social heritage and the adaptive significance of his many complex behavior patterns. Roger Abrantes’ book Dog Language provides this knowledge, and presents it in an easy to use and understand format. This encyclopedia of canine behavior is absolutely a must for all serious students of canine behavior and training!’ Linda P. Case (Lecturer in Companion Animal Science, University of Illinois, Dept. of Animal Science)

About the Author

Roger Abrantes, ethologist, cand. Art. DHC, DF, MAPBC, is the author to 15 books published in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and English. He is currently the scientific director of the Institute of Ethology at the Hong Agriculture School, Denmark.

RA has participated in many TV and radio programs all over the world. He has been adviser for the Danish Police Force, Technologic Institute, the Icelandic Kennel Club and guest lecturer at the Danish Veterinary University. He is in high demand as a speaker at international symposiums in Europe and America. He often guest lectures at several universities, including the University of Illinois in the USA.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bite Sized Dog Information, Jun 29 2004

By	J. Giesbrecht "Avid Reader" (BC, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a well written, interesting book. It is not a chapter-book, but a dictionary-like assembly of dog behaviour/postures/physiologic/biologic information. Good for understanding the workings of dogs based on wolves, not good for trying to get tips on how to housebreak your dog or teach him/her to sit and not chew up your things.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dictionary of Dog Language, May 25 2004

By	bok "bokster" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

dictionary of dog language, that would be the perfect title for this book.

it lists a comprehensive array of 'dog language', ie facial expressions, signs and signals, behaviours etc. it also describes what each signal or expession means. however, it stops here, it doesnt tell you how to deal with it. an example is 'faeces eating', it tells you what it is, touches on why they do it but offers no solution. for a few items, it frustratingly neglects to tell the 'why' as well.

if you're looking for a book to tell you how to deal with our dear little friend who always growls at someone wearing pink, you won't find answers here. after reading though, you should know, if you observe carefully, if your dog is growling out of nervouness or anger or if it was a 'friendly growl' (haha)...

this is a good reference book if you're interested in knowing what certain signals mean, but it doesnt tell you how to solve any problems you have with dogs, nor to understand thoroughly how any problems develop. you'll learn to be able to tell if your dog is confident, happy, worried etc.

not a bad book to have for dog owners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quick Reference on Behavior, Jun 7 2003

By	citywulf (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This book is incorrectly titled -- which is probably what disappointed the negative reviewer. Far more than a look at dog language, this book covers in bite-size portions all aspects of physiology and ethology (body language and behavior). I have read many (many) works that focus on specific aspects of what this one book covers, but this is the one I will reference most often for the simple, straightforward, and easily organized information.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok as a quick reference
You'd be better off buying a more thorough discussion as contained in How to Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren.

Published on Jan 7 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant reference book!
This is an outstanding reference book for both pet owners and dog professionals. Behavior definitions are alphabetically arranged and cross referenced for easy use. Read more

Published on Aug 4 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have
I rate this book as an absolute "must have" for any person serious about understanding dog behaviour.

Published on Jun 5 2001 by Peter D. Gray

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book for the truly dog-interested
This is the best doggy dictionary on the market. If you really want to understand what your dog is trying to tell you, then this is the book to buy!

Published on Jun 4 1999