- Gebundene Ausgabe: 368 Seiten
- Verlag: Ballantine Books (29. August 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0345477146
- ISBN-13: 978-0345477149
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 16,6 x 3 x 24,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 532.773 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Understanding what drives the behavior of our pet dogs is McConnell's goal. She teaches readers to understand the emotional environment of their dogs' actions and helps them to reprogram undesirable behaviors. This is not a book on how to train dogs, but McConnell's examination of cases from her veterinary practice, backed up by her scientific study of animal behavior, will help readers better understand their closest companions. Whether discussing separation anxiety, fear biting, or simple canine happiness, McConnell explains the emotional state of each dog and how this drives the observed behavior. One gentle Labrador was traumatized by an aggressive boy and had begun to growl and snap at all human males--he was cured by simple therapy involving habituation to nice behavior and treats from men and boys. A dog that was terrified of thunder was trained to go to his safe place--a heavily insulated, very quiet doghouse. McConnell's main message is for readers to observe their own dogs and to understand the emotions behind their actions, both good and bad. Nancy Bent
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Advance praise for For the Love of a Dog
“For the Love of a Dog is a wonderful book. Fine, balanced, charming, it is sure to appeal to all dog fans whose numbers seem to be increasing (and rightly so) by the day. I read it with great delight.”
–Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Ph.D., author of Dogs Never Lie About Love
“A step-by-step guide on how to interpret how your dog feels by reading his facial expressions and body posture. A marvelous book that everybody who loves dogs should own.”
–Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
“Brilliant! For The Love of a Dog is a perfect balance of science and soul. These stories will either keep you up reading long into the night knowing that with your dogs, you love and are loved, need and are needed.”
–Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on ABC’s Good Morning America and author of Fitness Unleashed!
“A fascinating, highly educational read. McConnell alternates between expressing empathy with our canine friends and taking a step back to explain the scientific limits of any attempt to get into their heads.”
–Frans de Waal, author of Our Inner Ape
“Patricia McConnell skillfully blends cutting edge scientific data with examples from her personal experiences with dogs to produce a clear picture of the emotional life of dogs. In the process we learn more about how the mind of a dog works, and how to better understand and interact with them. This is a ‘must read’ for all dog owners.”
–Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs and How Dogs Think
“For the Love of a Dog is a wonderful book. Fine, balanced, charming, it is sure to appeal to all dog fans whose numbers seem to be increasing (and rightly so) by the day. I read it with great delight.”
–Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Ph.D., author of Dogs Never Lie About Love
“A step-by-step guide on how to interpret how your dog feels by reading his facial expressions and body posture. A marvelous book that everybody who loves dogs should own.”
–Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
“Brilliant! For The Love of a Dog is a perfect balance of science and soul. These stories will either keep you up reading long into the night knowing that with your dogs, you love and are loved, need and are needed.”
–Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on ABC’s Good Morning America and author of Fitness Unleashed!
“A fascinating, highly educational read. McConnell alternates between expressing empathy with our canine friends and taking a step back to explain the scientific limits of any attempt to get into their heads.”
–Frans de Waal, author of Our Inner Ape
“Patricia McConnell skillfully blends cutting edge scientific data with examples from her personal experiences with dogs to produce a clear picture of the emotional life of dogs. In the process we learn more about how the mind of a dog works, and how to better understand and interact with them. This is a ‘must read’ for all dog owners.”
–Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs and How Dogs Think
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It teaches a lot, it entertains - you can laugh a lot and cry - and you will find yourself nodding a lot...
16. Mai 2012
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
It teaches a lot, it entertains - you can laugh a lot and cry - and you will find yourself nodding a lot...
"Yes yes - this is exactly what I have observed (or experienced) with my dog - but never quite realized!" You will find yourself saying that quite often, if you are a dog owner. But you will not only learn a lot about your dogs - more important you will learn a lot about yourself!
Is this a book for beginners?
Certainly very helpfull - but - not easy reading when you have no own observations to relate to.
You will probably not aggree with her in everything.
Like she herself says: "There is only one thing, two renowed dog trainers on a training field will aggree upon: That the third one has absolutely no clue what he is talking about...."
But it is so enriching and challenging and opens whole new horizons. And it has a blend of love and emotion and science that I have missed for a long time. One can not observe without emotion - humans are emotional beings.
There is no impartial science.
So let s enjoy the essence of a long and rich life with hundreds of dogs that the Lady relates to us - and her truly heartwarming intimate experience with her own dogs (which is different of course, namely because of our own emotions, which she so masterfully points out to us.)
She gives us pride and joy and the courage to admit to that strong love dogowners feel - and at the end of this book you will definitely stop apologizing for a house full of dog hairs.
"Yes yes - this is exactly what I have observed (or experienced) with my dog - but never quite realized!" You will find yourself saying that quite often, if you are a dog owner. But you will not only learn a lot about your dogs - more important you will learn a lot about yourself!
Is this a book for beginners?
Certainly very helpfull - but - not easy reading when you have no own observations to relate to.
You will probably not aggree with her in everything.
Like she herself says: "There is only one thing, two renowed dog trainers on a training field will aggree upon: That the third one has absolutely no clue what he is talking about...."
But it is so enriching and challenging and opens whole new horizons. And it has a blend of love and emotion and science that I have missed for a long time. One can not observe without emotion - humans are emotional beings.
There is no impartial science.
So let s enjoy the essence of a long and rich life with hundreds of dogs that the Lady relates to us - and her truly heartwarming intimate experience with her own dogs (which is different of course, namely because of our own emotions, which she so masterfully points out to us.)
She gives us pride and joy and the courage to admit to that strong love dogowners feel - and at the end of this book you will definitely stop apologizing for a house full of dog hairs.
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
As her other books: deep understanding of dogs, very personal; helpful even if one knows already a lot about dogs.
For a German reader very American (examples and recommendations), which, though, does not spoil the joy reading this well written book.
But basically, not really really new if one knows her The Other End of the Leash.
Despite that I have given 5 points because I feel that dog owners should know what she has to say.
For a German reader very American (examples and recommendations), which, though, does not spoil the joy reading this well written book.
But basically, not really really new if one knows her The Other End of the Leash.
Despite that I have given 5 points because I feel that dog owners should know what she has to say.
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Your Relationship With Dogs Will Improve Dramatically!
25. September 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I'm blown away by this book. I really liked McConnell's first book, "The Other End of the Leash," but this book blows even that away.
And here's why:
This book is an uncommon combination of 3 things that usually don't go together.
1) Entertaining and moving (yet educational) stories of dogs and their humans (many from McConnell's long career as an animal behaviorist),
2) Immediately useful knowlege about dog behavior and the "clues" dogs give about what is going on with them, and
3) Relentless scientific backup for what she says, while NOT being hard to read or "science-y."
For instance, do you know what it means when a dogs mouth is closed?
Do you know what it means if a dog is pointing her muzzle away from you, but looking in your direction?
Do you know what it means if a dog is pulling the corners of his mouth forward?
You should, because these are all critical clues about what the dog is going to do next -- it may even prevent you from being bitten by the next dog you reach out to pet!
Do you know the government-tested 30-second puppy-exercise regime that helps them grow into dogs that are gentle, flexible, and tolerant?
You should, it might make a huge difference in the next dog you get!
Along the way McConnell provides TONS of useful and entertaining knowledge about dog and human brains, how we learn, developmental phases (and how to impact them!), the nature of happiness (and how to be more happy!) and a whole lot more.
. . .even how to tell if a dog might be laughing at your hairstyle.
And it's so well written it's hard to put down.
I'm sorry if this sounds like an ad for the book . . . I'm not selling the book, just reviewing it, and I really liked it.
I think that if you like dogs and spend time with them, your relationships with them will be noticibly enriched by your reading this book.
And here's why:
This book is an uncommon combination of 3 things that usually don't go together.
1) Entertaining and moving (yet educational) stories of dogs and their humans (many from McConnell's long career as an animal behaviorist),
2) Immediately useful knowlege about dog behavior and the "clues" dogs give about what is going on with them, and
3) Relentless scientific backup for what she says, while NOT being hard to read or "science-y."
For instance, do you know what it means when a dogs mouth is closed?
Do you know what it means if a dog is pointing her muzzle away from you, but looking in your direction?
Do you know what it means if a dog is pulling the corners of his mouth forward?
You should, because these are all critical clues about what the dog is going to do next -- it may even prevent you from being bitten by the next dog you reach out to pet!
Do you know the government-tested 30-second puppy-exercise regime that helps them grow into dogs that are gentle, flexible, and tolerant?
You should, it might make a huge difference in the next dog you get!
Along the way McConnell provides TONS of useful and entertaining knowledge about dog and human brains, how we learn, developmental phases (and how to impact them!), the nature of happiness (and how to be more happy!) and a whole lot more.
. . .even how to tell if a dog might be laughing at your hairstyle.
And it's so well written it's hard to put down.
I'm sorry if this sounds like an ad for the book . . . I'm not selling the book, just reviewing it, and I really liked it.
I think that if you like dogs and spend time with them, your relationships with them will be noticibly enriched by your reading this book.
120 von 123 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Understanding the emotional basis of behavior
5. Oktober 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Patricia McConnell has written a wonderful book filled with engaging stories and much practical advice for dog owners. She incorporates the latest research findings on the workings of the dog's mind in presenting her own cases from her behavior counseling service. Her discussion of counterconditioning covers an extremely valuable concept that is not stressed (or even utilized) enough by other behaviorists and trainers. This technique is invaluable and of nearly limitless potential in alleviating many emotional distresses and disorders in dogs.
Especially pleasing to see is that in her discussion of counterconditioning and other techniques the author diverges from the decades-old approach of addressing "behavior problems" (a term that should be killed off and unceremoniously buried - it's not the animal's problem any more than if your husband had a habit of talking too loudly to your liking would you tell your friends that he had a behavior problem) by focusing on simply eliminating the behavior. This mechanistic behaviorism approach may be effective in eliminating the behavior but frequently does nothing to relieve the dog's underlying emotional distress that is causing the behavior. For example, if a dog is suffering from loneliness because he is tied up alone in a backyard and barks endlessly for human attention and companionship there are plenty of ways to eliminate the barking. But there is only one correct one: alleviate the emotional pain of loneliness. McConnell understands this and focuses on this underlying emotional distress when working with the dogs to change unwanted behavior. In light of the advances in neuroscience, comparative psychology, and brain imaging, this places McConnell on the leading edge of the changes underway in how unwanted behavior in dogs should be addressed. The primary focus in treating behavior "problems" is to help the dog rather than the owner. McConnell gets this. Most dog behaviorists and trainers don't.
I strongly recommend this book for all dog owners who want their dogs to get the best emotional care and support in all behavior-related matters.
Especially pleasing to see is that in her discussion of counterconditioning and other techniques the author diverges from the decades-old approach of addressing "behavior problems" (a term that should be killed off and unceremoniously buried - it's not the animal's problem any more than if your husband had a habit of talking too loudly to your liking would you tell your friends that he had a behavior problem) by focusing on simply eliminating the behavior. This mechanistic behaviorism approach may be effective in eliminating the behavior but frequently does nothing to relieve the dog's underlying emotional distress that is causing the behavior. For example, if a dog is suffering from loneliness because he is tied up alone in a backyard and barks endlessly for human attention and companionship there are plenty of ways to eliminate the barking. But there is only one correct one: alleviate the emotional pain of loneliness. McConnell understands this and focuses on this underlying emotional distress when working with the dogs to change unwanted behavior. In light of the advances in neuroscience, comparative psychology, and brain imaging, this places McConnell on the leading edge of the changes underway in how unwanted behavior in dogs should be addressed. The primary focus in treating behavior "problems" is to help the dog rather than the owner. McConnell gets this. Most dog behaviorists and trainers don't.
I strongly recommend this book for all dog owners who want their dogs to get the best emotional care and support in all behavior-related matters.
64 von 68 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE for dogs and their humans!
17. September 2007
Format:Taschenbuch
I made the mistake of getting the audio book expecting a light but informative read... big mistake: this is one read chock full of morsels... the type of book that has stuff you want to come back to, cross reference, read backwards and forwards on, and really get into, and that's why I like this book so much... Though written for a lay audience, after reading this book you may very well find yourself wanting to do what the author does (technically speaking she's an animal beahviorist, but her approach is so multi-disciplinary, you'll find yourself dabbling in a wide variety of fields from social psychology, animal beahvior to the neurosciences and beyond.) And yes... there are heard warming doggie stories that draw you into the heavy anecdotes about how the chemistry of our brains and our pets brains make us think and behave the the way we do... McConnell also makes some compelling arguements that may very well change the way you think as well... or atleast how you read, understand and react to your dog. - - though not a how-to book, she does offer plenty of ideas... in fact, I'd say that although this is not a dog training book, I wouldn't suggest getting a puppy, and training your dog UNTIL reading through it. (I got a real kick out of her suggested experiment with lifting your dog's back leg and noting how his licks... its true!)
(Note: some of her conclusions may have to be taken with a grain of salt... but they will get you thinking.) All in all, this is one book that never gets boring... and is definitely puppy chow for the medula oblongada (if you don't know what that is she'll explain.)
Think of it as EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE for doglovers!
(Note: some of her conclusions may have to be taken with a grain of salt... but they will get you thinking.) All in all, this is one book that never gets boring... and is definitely puppy chow for the medula oblongada (if you don't know what that is she'll explain.)
Think of it as EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE for doglovers!
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