false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174422212m/396928.jpg 396928 1 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. <P>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'. <P>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&#151;a book for all readers with interest in dogs, wolves and other canids. <P>`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) <P>`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) 386402 4 2001 Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior total:8|5:2|4:2|3:4| 8 30 11 3 3 0 false false Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 10:39:39 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 16 08:53:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Aug 17 07:51:48 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 17 07:52:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Nov 27 21:46:34 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 27 21:46:48 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Wed Sep 30 19:01:46 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 30 19:01:47 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Jul 16 10:44:33 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 16 10:44:33 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Jul 07 17:53:24 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 07 17:53:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri May 29 18:23:26 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 06 18:33:46 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Dec 22 08:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 22 08:00:00 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Wed Dec 03 02:15:30 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 03 02:15:30 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Sun Feb 10 17:18:03 -0800 2008 Sun Feb 10 17:18:03 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Fri Nov 09 13:40:55 -0800 2007 Fri Nov 09 13:40:55 -0800 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=396928