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Canine Communication: The Language of a Species Paperback – January 18, 2019

by Sally Gutteridge (Author), Rebecca Stranney (Editor), Dayle Smith (Illustrator)
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Excellent communication is relevant to interaction between all individuals whether sharing information within or outside our own species. Communication is paramount to excellent relationships.


As humans, we already have an entire range of listening blocks with each other, so with dogs with a completely different language. So, how do we even manage to communicate at all?


Thankfully dogs know our limits, so have spent hundreds of years perfecting their own communication skills to cope with the self-imposed boundaries of ours. The dogs in our homes are signalling, passing messages and displaying obvious requests most of the time. The humble house dog is a master communicator.


Everyone who lives or spends time with any dog should repay the favour of putting effort in to learn dog language. It’s essential that we can tell whether our dogs are relaxed, coping, scared, stressed or trying to escape. In addition, it’s wonderful for them if we read their small cut-off gestures and adhere to them with respect.


Packed with illustrations, photographs and explanations this book is a great way to learn canine communication and includes:

Why dogs are all individuals and how their communication can vary.
Telling how a dog feels from his stance and movement.
Signs that your dog is suffering emotional discomfort.
Early signs that your dog is feeling stressed.
How to recognise severe stress and fear.
How to manage and understand what dogs are saying to each other on greeting.
Warning signs when dogs meet.
The difference between play and conflict.
The three types of distance that your dog uses to maintain his feelings of security.
Why and how play is rooted in ancient rituals.
How dogs self-inhibit and negotiate to maintain the game.
What aggression looks like.
How to tell a dog’s intention from their body language and communication signals.

This book will help you to understand not only your own dogs but also the communication attempts of every dog that you meet. When you start to properly and skilfully communicate with dogs it’s a fascinating and heartening journey that’s fair on them and an amazing experience for us
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    1794338578
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (January 18, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1794338578
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1794338579
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 444 ratings

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Sally Gutteridge

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Sally Gutteridge is a writer, obsessed with the welfare and wellbeing of dogs.

As an ex-military dog trainer, former instructor of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and long term rescuer Sally has devoted her life to canine education and getting the right dog focussed information to as many people as possible.

Investigating and interpreting the most up to date science on how dogs live and learn is vital to the welfare of dogs and the accurate, empathetic knowledge of their guardians. Within a successful partnership and an excellent team Sally provides top quality education through Canine Principles Ltd at www.canineprinciples.com

Sally lives in rural Cumbria UK with an ever patient husband and 4 rescued terriers.

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Tima
5.0 out of 5 stars Super helpful book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
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A lot more than pictures and drawings of communication signals. She puts behaviors into context and her approach is kind, informative,and compassionate. I’ve found the book very readable and very helpful. My only criticism is there are several typos and repeats; the editing could have been been better. But it doesn’t take away from an invaluable guide to communicating with your dog.
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Alla Ukhanova
5.0 out of 5 stars I find this book very useful for everyone communicating with a dog.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019
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I would highly recommend this book to every owner of a dog because observation of a dog gives us much information of their inner state. A professional in dogs connected fields can find very much useful information in it. I also liked the pictures.
Everything starts with deep observation. Deep observation means deep knowledge of the body language.
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Dan
4.0 out of 5 stars Dogs are constantly communicating. Are you hearing them?
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
Great information in a very readable book. I wish more owners and people in general had a better grasp of the topics covered in this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020
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Very informative and insightful book - great book and the author is clearly an expert on canine communication- I am looking forward to more books
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Julie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
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A helpful guide that describes different aspects of dog behavior. Great for those wanting to understand their own dog or others
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Kandle
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book written with exceptional compassion for our beloved best friend
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
I got a new JRT puppy and needed all the help I could get. This book helped me to understand dog body language so I can better communicate with her and train her according to her special needs. A very good read. I hope to own all her books.
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CRock
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
I have read a lot of books on canine behavior and this is one of the better ones. I picked up a couple of new ideas to try with my own dogs and with the dogs at the shelter I volunteer at. Highly recommended.
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janet e.
1.0 out of 5 stars junk
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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useless. written for a kindergartner. pictures are hand drawn and more useless.
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Marc
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed full of information
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2023
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Good drawings, photos and text explaining dog communication. Excellent!
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Nancy B
5.0 out of 5 stars Understand your dog
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2019
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Plain language explanations and knowledgeable suggestions. She exposes the fallacy of some harsh training responses that do not help the dog become less stressed.
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Katiejane7272
5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful
Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2020
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I have a very scared and very aggressive dog. He is aggressive towards humans and other dogs. He will chase any other animal. He is very difficult to deal with. He is also the sweetest, loveliest dog with us. This book has helped me to understand what he is trying to tell us through his body language. We have a long road ahead of us but Sally’s books really do help.
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Iris
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommendable
Reviewed in Spain on December 19, 2019
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Very informative content!
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Fee
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, informative and inspiring read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2023
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We own a rescue GSP and still on our long journey to rehabilitation. He’s a real softie, but anxious, with a difficult path. He’s doing fabulously and I just wanted to learn more and read his signals better. I know feel I have the tool kit to do so and be able to recognise the signs and signals better if we get to a point where he can integrate with other dogs off and on lead. Thanks
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