false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168197841m/31054.jpg 31054 4 Yes, humans and canines are different species, but current research provides fascinating, irrefutable evidence that what we share with our dogs is greater than how we vary. As behaviorist and zoologist Dr. Patricia McConnell tells us in this remarkable new book about emotions in dogs and in people, more and more scientists accept the premise that dogs have rich emotional lives, exhibiting a wide range of feelings including fear, anger, surprise, sadness, and love.<br><br>In For the Love of a Dog, McConnell suggests that one of the reasons we love dogs so much is that they express emotions in ways similar to humans. After all, who can communicate joy better than a puppy? But not all emotional expressions are obvious, and McConnell teaches both beginning dog owners and experienced dog lovers how to read the more subtle expressions hidden behind fuzzy faces and floppy ears. <br><br>For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation&#8211;a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of man&#8217;s best friend at his worst and at his very best. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Thus McConnell introduces us to the possibility of a richer, more rewarding relationship with our dogs.<br><br>While we may never be absolutely certain what our dogs are feeling, with the help of this riveting book we can understand more than we ever thought possible. Those who consider their dogs part of the family will find For the Love of a Dog engaging, enlightening, and utterly engrossing. 31386 29 8 2006 For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend total:147|5:51|4:62|3:26|2:7|1:1| 147 596 239 35 3 1 false false Sat Sep 20 16:51:39 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 20 17:02:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Sun Jan 11 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 09 06:13:59 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 09 08:38:13 -0700 2009
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My partner and I have a beautiful and loving Shetland Sheepdog as part of our family. I purchased this book in an attempt to better understand him, why he does the things that he does, how to know if he’s happy, and what I can...more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat May 23 07:48:03 -0700 2009 Sat May 30 08:46:57 -0700 2009
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This might sound like a dry subject matter, but Patric...more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Jun 26 21:53:54 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 26 21:54:58 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Jun 04 13:31:55 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 04 13:43:10 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun May 18 08:33:27 -0700 2008 Sun May 18 08:36:37 -0700 2008 It took me a much longer time to read than any other book I've ever picked up, because it is so detailed. If you are looking to understand the physiology of a dog and how that relates to "why" a dog does this or that, then this book is for you. It...more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Dec 03 10:43:21 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 03 12:39:10 -0800 2007 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=31054