Dogs naturally wish to please. I had to re-read many thing and get a feel for chapters before I dived right in. This book sparkles with explanations of canine behavior.”, Jewish Herald-Voice “Dog behavior often is mistaken for wolf behavior. This was the first book, I started reading that I had to stop half way through because of terrible writing. It will change how you feel about dogs and, likely enough, how you treat them, too…. Some really interesting stuff about the connections, or lack thereof, between wolves and dogs, and about dog cognition, but the author goes over some ideas repeatedly. Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014, Great read, and 180 degrees opposite to what the "celebrity trainers" espouse. A well-rounded, though often repetitive book about up to date dog science and training techniques, Bradshae's Dog Sense is not a fun read, but it makes some solid and well-thought out points regarding positive reinforcement training, the vast differences in disposition if dogs and wolves relative to evolutionary biology, and nature vs. nurture ideas. Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014, Great read, and 180 degrees opposite to what the "celebrity trainers" espouse. Much of this information is commonsense, but I appreciate the reinforcement. This is a must for anyone serious about the why and how of good training. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This is in the class of books that I really enjoyed and don’t have the background to critically evaluate. Dog Sense 440 Stoney Lane Lancaster, PA 17603 . Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In Dog Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw seeks to rescue dogs from this crisis by reminding us of their rights, gripes, and specific needs. Welcome back. I enjoyed parts of the book, and found his ideas about the need to stop breeding to aesthetic standards due to concerns for the health and well bei. giant research literature survey, written in layman's terms, about dogs' behaviour through: evolution, intelligence, etc. Bradshaw's chapters on how dogs learn and the connection with time was excellent and something I am trying to keep in mind as I train my dog through positive reinforcement. He walks through th. His account of the evolution of dogs is fascinating.”, Sunday Times (London) “Every dog lover, dog owner or prospective dog buyer should read this book. - Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet by John Bradshaw (Paperback, 2014). John Grisham's Recommended Thriller Reading List. An outstanding and clear explanation of the history and relevance or lack of, in relating dog behavior to wolf or wolf packs as well as their roles past and present and issues with their nurture, breeding and training. I am amazed that I originally rated this as highly as I did. As others have pointed out there was considerable repetition. Dog Sense was, perhaps, my first, real look into the world through the eyes of a dog. anyone who has regular contact for dogs, especially dog owners, This was another one of those books that ought to be required reading for any dog owner, or for anyone who's just around dogs a lot. While rooted in science the book isn't difficult to read and I enjoyed the way the subject matter was presented. by Tantor Media. Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend to Your Pet. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. The most responsible dog owners usually neuter their pets so these companion dogs do not get to pass on their genetics. His logical reasoning leads to conclusions that are hard to dispute. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Don't Shoot the Dog! They have a strong urge to bond to people. It's the same text, re-packaged under a different title! Well worth a read if you're a "dog person". Having dog companions for most of my life and having trained several of them in obedience and agility I can attest to the value of reward based training versus punishment based. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This book explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. This is not as tautologous as it sounds: the two most widely held misconceptions about dogs are, first, that they are stupider versions of people and, second, that they are wolves in mufti…. Takeaway: dogs are not mini wolves, whatever their genes say. Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog “A lovely and clear-headed book on all things dog—emotion, mind, and breed. His examples need to be understood with your own experience, in other words. Brilliantly written book, cake in great condition and very fast. Their adaptability and lack of hierarchical structure is what made them our perfect companions and treating them as little wolves misconstrues their nature, but does reflect our tendency to project what we want onto animals. When selecting a companion dog stay away from the most popular and thus inbred breeds where genetic weaknesses are concentrated. His love of dogs shines through in every page of this book as he tells us what science has been learning over the past 30 years about every aspect of the lives of dogs. It is unfair to hold an animal responsible for something that is beyond its capability to comprehend. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with--not just dominion over-- their four-legged friends. April 26th 2005 There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Taking a young dog to obedience training class exposes the dog to other dogs and people as well as teaching it important commands. I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone and I hope, should you choose to read it, that you find it as helpful and as inspiring as I did. Since I'm writing a book about dogs, I reread this in the light of reams of scholarly articles and books, not to mention documentaries featuring the leading dog researchers in the world today--as well as my own thinking about all matters dog. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Dog Sense Paperback – October 1, 2008 by Sneed B. Collard III (Author) 3.7 out of 5 stars 3 ratings. Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017. We had just adopted our first dog in many years, so although I found the material fascinating, it was very new to me. But so much of this explains why some dogs become afraid and badly behaved in human terms. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. For those interested in biology as well as reflections on human-canine interactions. Except in rare cases physical punishment of a dog is counterproductive as it creates a less trusting, less bonded, more anxious animal. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016. Yes,i t is repetitious as I noted before, but now I see also how fallacious it is. Takeaway: dogs are not mini wolves, whatever their genes say.

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