For the Love of a Dog

By Patricia McConnell,

Book cover of For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

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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 andā€¦

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2 authors picked For the Love of a Dog as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is hands down one of those essential readings that every dog owner should ownā€¦it should be read, re-read, and then re-re-read.

Patricia beautifully describes our dogā€™s emotions, body language, and even the more subtle expressions that most people missā€¦ itā€™s like training to be a doggy empath.

I found myself smiling and learning something new and valuable in every chapter, even after being a professional dog trainer for over ten years. 

We love our dogs, and they depend on us to care for them and understand them. This book is not only a page-turner, but it will enhanceā€¦

I am always intrigued when authors successfully combine science and emotion. Behaviorist and trainer Patricia McConnell skillfully blends cutting-edge scientific data with her personal experiences. She examines how the mind of a dog works, discusses the neurology of emotion, and yet examines the scientific limits of human vs. dog emotion. Humans and dogs need each other and the intense connection that is possible between our species. Fear and anxiety can be caused or ameliorated by human treatment--which should be based on partnership, not dominance. I have always espoused that respect is the key to communication and empathy between species. Dogsā€¦

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