Dog Brain

How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens. Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do...

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? Child...

In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely...

How Dogs Love Us answers the age-old question of dog lovers everywhere and offers profound new evidence that dogs should be treated as we would treat our best human friends: with love, respect, and appreciation for their social and emotional intelligence.

'A must-read for anyone who loves dogs.' – Rory Cellan-Jones This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends, members of the family and for some the most important part of our lives. Our ability to make meaningful...

The star of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog reveals how to both interpret and “speak” the hidden language of dogs. Recent studies into the minds of canines show that they have a rich social intelligence and a physical and vocal language as complex and subtle as our own. In this fun...

Can dogs read? Count? Problem solve? Twenty years ago, you wouldn't have heard the words "canine" and "cognition" in the same sentence, but today there are canine cognition labs all over the world, where researchers study dogs' abilities to problem solve, memorize, and reason. The recognition that dogs have these abilities is a relatively new—and very exciting—development in the field of dog training and behavior and in Discover the World of Canine Cognition, Pat Miller will guide you through the developments in research as well as teach you how to expand your own dog's cognitive skills!

"All behavior makes sense" '"It most certainly does not!", is probably your first reaction. Parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is here to reveal how all behavior, no matter how baffling, can be explained and remedied. You just need to look past the behavior and understand what's...

Your Dog’s Brain is the Command Center. If the Software is Glitched, the Cellular Hardware Will Fail. We spend thousands of dollars on high-quality food and advanced veterinary care, yet we allow our dogs to live in a state of perpetual "Neurological Mismatch." We’ve trapped an ancient, high-resolution predator in a world of high-decibel sirens, artificial blue light, and the crushing isolation of the modern apartment. We see the results as separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and early-onset dementia. We treat these as "training issues," but Arlo Fenwick sees them for what they truly ...

Introducing everyone's new best friend: Stick Dog! Don't miss the very first book in this bestselling funny illustrated series. He'll make you laugh...he'll make you cry...but above all, he'll make you hungry! Follow Stick Dog as he goes on an epic quest for the perfect burger. With hilarious...

George Hall is an unobtrusive man. A little distant, perhaps, a little cautious, not quite at ease with the emotional demands of fatherhood or of manly bonhomie. “The secret of contentment, George felt, lay in ignoring many things completely.” Some things in life can’t be ignored, however...

Discover the profound impact your Vagus nerve has on your overall health and wellbeing from inflammation, depression, stress and wellbeing and how you can support it to improve your life beyond your wildest dreams with just a few minutes of exercise each day. This comprehensive evidence-based guide demystifies the relationship between mind, body, and the autonomic nervous system, specifically focusing on how you can harness the power of the vagus nerve to improve every aspect of your life.

A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical...

What if dog training didn’t feel like work—but like connection, play, and understanding? Dog Training & Games is a compassionate, science-informed guide for anyone who wants a calmer, happier, more cooperative dog without force, fear, or frustration. This book goes beyond commands and corrections. Instead, it helps you understand why your dog behaves the way they do—and how to respond in ways that build trust, confidence, and emotional safety. Whether you’re living with a high-energy puppy, a sensitive rescue, or a beloved senior dog, this book shows you how to turn everyday moments...

Since you have decided to read this book, you are probably a dog owner yourself or you are very interested in these furry four-legged friends. In the first chapter of the book, you will find out exactly what they can do mentally and what impressive things they are capable of. It deals with how dogs interpret human behavior, how they understand words, and you will learn about the episodic memory of dogs. Furthermore, in this book I emphasize how important the individual needs of the four-legged friend are and how to adapt the brain games to these needs.

Are you ready to transform your relationship with your dog and enhance their cognitive abilities? If yes, then "Paws and Thinks: Mental Workout for Your Dog" is the perfect read for you! 🐶 Dogs are not just pets; they are family members who crave mental stimulation just as much as physical exercise. This comprehensive guide provides over 100 fun and innovative games to challenge your dog's mind, ensuring they stay sharp, engaged, and well-behaved. 🧠🐾 Why Choose "Paws and Thinks"? Boost Brain Power: Dive into games and puzzles designed to expand your dog's cognitive abilities, ...

Stick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they're all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day! It will take all of Stick Dog's smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice-cream feast. They'll battle a water-attacking machine...

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or...

Go beyond training and tricks with enrichment activities to improve your dog’s mental health from TikTok dog enrichment specialist Chelsea Barstow. It’s time to take a big step beyond the regular old sit, stay, and roll over with your dog. Canine enrichment can help reduce stress in your dog...

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick "After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday creatures." —Sy Montgomery, Author of...