This is a truly remarkable book that explains dog behavior through their eyes, providing incredible insight and essential guidance to be better companions for man's best friend.
After a thorough review of her behavior analysis method, Kim Brophey delves into the history and development of the 10 different types of dog. Through this, she describes what a dog breed was designed for and how this affects the way the dog thinks, feels, and sees the world, thereby helping humans understand their behavior.
History, psychology, and helpful advice all in one, this book will help you be your dog's best friend.
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- Learning—your dog’s experiences and education
- Environment—the many aspects of your dog’s external world
- Genetics—the DNA that designed your dog inside and out
- Self—the unique interior world of your dog: health, development, age, sex, and individuality
The Four Dog L.E.G.S.
When we are selecting a dog or attempting to address specific behaviors with our existing canine partner, we need to be sure that we are looking at the whole animal. That way, we’re less likely to miss something that might bite us later on; or, conversely, to give up prematurely when there may be a simple solution.
We don’t want to fall in love if the relationship is inevitably doomed for failure. If we’re asking a dog that is designed to be a protective guard to roll out the red carpet to anyone who walks in the door, or expecting a highly driven athlete to be a couch potato, everyone could end up frustrated.
Nor do we want to throw in the towel for the wrong reasons. What seems like an impossible situation may have a simple solution—maybe changing a daily routine or adjusting how we respond to the behavior we don’t like. What seem to be irreconcilable differences may, in fact, just be basic misunderstandings. Remember that you and your dog are, after all, different types of animals.
In order to ensure that we don’t misstep as we cross this bridge, we need a solid framework before we can make the connections. As we embark on this journey, we will benefit from using a basic system to help us account for all the moving parts of our dog’s behavior. The L.E.G.S. model—representing the four elements of Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self—serves as a reliable and dynamic mechanism to guide us in our search for answers and solutions.
After years of meeting dejected dog owners who couldn’t understand their dogs’ behaviors, it became my mission to help dogs and their people find a way to connect the dots. In 2009, I created the L.E.G.S. system to organize the insights of dozens of scientific disciplines into something understandable for the modern dog owner. L.E.G.S. is a simple framework for understanding the great range of factors that affect our dogs’ behavior. It ensures that no stone goes unturned.
Breeds Included in Meet Your Dog
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Patient ProtectorAkbash, Anatolian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Boerboel, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Mastiff, Fila Brasileiro, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Kangal Leonberger, Komondor, Kuvasz, Maremma Sheepdog, Neapolitan Mastiff , Newfoundland, Sarplaninac, Spanish Mastiff, St. Bernard, Tibetan Mastiff, mixes of any of the above breeds. |
Little CompanionBichon Frise, Bolognese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Coton De Tulear, Havanese, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Toy Poodle, mixes of any of the above breeds. |
The EntertainerAlapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, Pit Bull Terrier, mixes of any of the above. |
Working WingmanAustralian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), Australian Kelpie, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Groenendael, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Picard, Border Collie, Briard, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, German Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Pumi, Pyrenean Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog, Standard Collie, Swedish Vallhund, mixes of any of the above breeds. |
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I'm a dog trainer and behavior consultant. I'll add my credentials at the bottom of this review so they don't bore you. This book is so, incredibly important for both the average owner and professionals. I wish posters would be made of each groups with the corresponding colors of the predation sequence. This really is great for understanding dogs at an ethological level. I'm also taking Kim Brophey's online course, which is also fantastic, but definitely pricey. Enjoy the photos of my notes!Credentials: dog trainer since 2011, BA in Psychology, CDBC; CBCC-KA; CPDT-KSA; IAABC-ADT, Fear Free Certified Professional
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I'm a dog trainer and behavior consultant. I'll add my credentials at the bottom of this review so they don't bore you. This book is so, incredibly important for both the average owner and professionals. I wish posters would be made of each groups with the corresponding colors of the predation sequence. This really is great for understanding dogs at an ethological level. I'm also taking Kim Brophey's online course, which is also fantastic, but definitely pricey. Enjoy the photos of my notes!
Credentials: dog trainer since 2011, BA in Psychology, CDBC; CBCC-KA; CPDT-KSA; IAABC-ADT, Fear Free Certified Professional
Credentials: dog trainer since 2011, BA in Psychology, CDBC; CBCC-KA; CPDT-KSA; IAABC-ADT, Fear Free Certified Professional
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I wish anyone considering adding a dog to their family was required to read this book. It would save so many people the heartache of choosing the wrong dog, and from unknowingly making mistakes that result in ruining their relationship with their dogs. In my opinion Kim Brophey is nothing short of a genius, (and my opinion is founded in 30+ years of experience working with dogs professionally). I found myself saying "YES!" and feeling validated on so many different levels while reading this book. My career with dogs began after high school, working in a kennel, followed by working in a county animal shelter while acquiring a degree veterinary technology. I worked as a vet tech for 23 years, followed by 12 years of fostering dogs for a 501c3 rescue group, and a few years teaching puppy and basic obedience as a certified dog trainer. I am now retired and currently live with multiple rescue dogs. I have worked with literally thousands of dogs and owners over the years. I if this book had been available at the time it would have been mandatory reading for anyone who crossed my path. I simply cannot thank Kim Brophey enough for writing such a wonderful book.
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Nikx72
Fabulous accurate book for dog lovers and those who work with dogs
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2023
Sherry Webb
If you want to know what makes your dog tick. Must read
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2023