Dog Sense
How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend to Your Pet
By John Bradshaw | Publisher: Basic Books
About the book
Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither -- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.
What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. 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. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
Editions of Dog Sense
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465019441
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465031634
Read an Excerpt
Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither -- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.
What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. 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. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dog Sense about?
Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither -- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.
What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. 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. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dog Sense?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Domestic animals and pets > Dogs as pets
Where can I read a sample of Dog Sense?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465019441
How long is Dog Sense and how many pages does it have?
Dog Sense has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dog Sense?
John Bradshaw
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dog Sense is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465019441) and ebook(ISBN 9780465031634)
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