Dog Sense : How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet download FB2, DJV, DOC
9780465053742 English 0465053742 Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years, but today they find themselves in a state of crisis. Rather than relating to dogs like the companions they have evolved to be, we too often treat them like wolves or, just as hazardously, like furry humans or attractive accessories. The truth is that dogs are none of these things-but until we understand dogs' true nature, they will continue to suffer. In Dog Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw uses ground breaking research into human-animal interactions to show us the world from a dog's perspective, reminding us of their rights, gripes, and specific needs. A must-read for any animal lover, Dog Sense teaches us how to live in harmony with-not just in dominion over-our four-legged friends. Book jacket., 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.
9780465053742 English 0465053742 Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years, but today they find themselves in a state of crisis. Rather than relating to dogs like the companions they have evolved to be, we too often treat them like wolves or, just as hazardously, like furry humans or attractive accessories. The truth is that dogs are none of these things-but until we understand dogs' true nature, they will continue to suffer. In Dog Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw uses ground breaking research into human-animal interactions to show us the world from a dog's perspective, reminding us of their rights, gripes, and specific needs. A must-read for any animal lover, Dog Sense teaches us how to live in harmony with-not just in dominion over-our four-legged friends. Book jacket., 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.