Why Does My Dog Act That Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's PersonalitySimon and Schuster, 2007 M12 4 - 304 pages We've shared our lives with dogs for thousands of years, but they still act in ways that baffle us. To help us understand them better, Dr. Stanley Coren, the undisputed expert on dog behavior, intelligence, and training, tells the story of how dogs evolved over time into the myriad forms and breeds we love today. Not simply domesticated wolves, dogs are actually much more complex than wild canines; their ability to adapt to a man-made world is far more flexible, their personalities far more diverse. Fascinating findings reveal which breeds were bred to become more dominant, affectionate, cooperative, or even dangerous. This practical, surprising book also presents -- for the first time -- the "Dog Behavior Inventory," a simple, fun test based on the personality-profiling questionnaires used in human psychological studies that you can administer to your own dog to get a detailed picture of his personality and how he compares to other members of his breed. Then, using the findings of the U.S. Army's once- classified studies of "Superdogs," you can train your pet to become a real-life equivalent of Lassie and Rin Tin Tin -- a dog who is not disturbed, angered, or frightened by anything. Filled with the entertaining anecdotes and scientific data that Dr. Coren's avid followers have come to expect and enjoy, this uniquely complete guide to dog psychology can help you to select a new companion and to understand and communicate better with your old friend. |
Contents
Chapter Two Creating Dogs | 13 |
Chapter Three Not a Wolf in Sheeps Clothing | 29 |
Chapter Seven The Dog Behavior Inventory | 105 |
Chapter Eight Creating a Superdog | 123 |
Chapter Nine Socialization and the Superdog | 142 |
Chapter Eleven Creating Monsters | 183 |
Other editions - View all
Why Does My Dog Act That Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality Stanley Coren Limited preview - 2006 |
Why Does My Dog Act That Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality Stanley Coren Limited preview - 2008 |
Why Does My Dog Act that Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality Stanley Coren Limited preview - 2006 |
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