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In this powerful, soul-searching memoir, beautifully written in the vein of A Pack of Two and Wild, animal behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell recounts for the first time the compelling story of her dark past, memories of which are triggered by a troubled dog named Will.
World-renowned as a source of science and soul, Patricia McConnell combines brilliant insights into canine behavior - gained from her work with aggressive and fearful dogs - with heartwarming stories of her own dogs and their life on the farm. Now, she reveals that it wasn't just the dogs who had serious problems. For decades Dr. McConnell secretly grappled with her own guilt and fear, which were rooted in the harrowing traumas of her youth.
Patricia is forced to face her past by her love for a young border collie named Will, whose frequent, unpredictable outbreaks of fear and fury shake Patricia to her core. In order to save Will from this dangerous behavior, she must find her own will to heal and along the way learn that willpower by itself is not enough.
Interweaving enlightening stories of her clients' dogs with tales of her deepening bond with Will, Patricia recounts her fight to reclaim her life. Hopeful and inspiring, the redemptive message of her journey is that while trauma changes our brains and the past casts a long shadow, healing, for both people and dogs, is possible through hard work, compassion, and mutual devotion.
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- kthompson1004
- 03-22-17
Fabulous book!
I have listened to many books and I must say, this one surprised me. I was expecting a sweet dog story, which would have been fine. As a dog lover, I'm fine with hearing a good dog story now and then. But this is so much more! I think I can honestly say this book is going to change my life. This book reveals the author's personal journey through some very difficult situations that, although different from my life, helped me realize that I have some things I need to address from my own past. And the information shared about her dog and the work she has done with other dogs is going to help me tremendously in working with my 2-year old rescue. I am so glad I downloaded this book! The narration is excellent, the story is compelling and the author does an excellent job sharing her life story. I highly recommend this book!
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- Yuri Castaño
- 10-10-20
Surprised by story, but very pleasantly so
I first became acquainted with Patricia McConnell after buying one of her training guide books for my first puppy. When I picked up this book from her I thought that it would be more about dogs then about humans, but I was very pleasantly surprised that it was about humans and dogs, in equal parts. I was really touched by Patricia’s story about the trauma that she faced as a child and later into adulthood. As an adult male it was very insightful for me to hear about a woman’s trauma and her path to recovery. As the owner of a shepherd dog myself, I was entranced by her story about her Collie Willie, which I found heart wrenching and at times brought me to all out tears. I strongly recommend this book for any dog lover, as well as for any person that has gone through trauma and is looking for inspiration on how to face it and recover.
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- Trishk
- 03-08-17
A courageous and fascinating book
I was spellbound all the way through this book. Patricia McConnell is an excellent writer - she has several other books about dogs - but this is different. This one is not only about the difficulties one of her dogs experienced, it's about her journey, and how she has overcome the effects of trauma on her psyche and life. Truly an excellent memoir. And the narrator is excellent as well.
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- chloe De Segonzac
- 03-13-17
A beautiful book
A wonderful book about loss, trauma, work and recovery. Both human and dog traumas are discussed with care and gentleness.
I work with dogs everyday and found this book a great source of help in dealing with dogs with anger, fear and unexplained behaviors. A must read. Chloe
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-20-19
tough and moving memoir
Its empowering to hear how this strong woman faced her traumas head on.
I'm currently going through an unexpected breakup where I have strong feelings of abandonment/worthlessness. A friend recommended this book and I think it's been very helpful to hear her story.
Additionally, my sister has an aggressive dog and I was hoping this book could give further insight into his behavior. I think I respect that he's very fearful rather than inherently mean/angry after reading this book. I'm not sure I'm ready to live with the dog, but I do feel more compassion for him than I did before.
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- Douglas
- 09-11-18
Holy Cow...
I once had a greyhound EXACTLY like this! And the intestinal explosions she describes--well, there is no way to describe them until you have lived them. I once went into a kitchen at 3am so utterly sprayed with diarrhea that one would have thought it had been sent from a garden sprinkler at full go. And the mindless barking and panic attacks! Man! (The thought that came from several directions, given the whole array of Fiona's symptoms was that some pervert had been using her for beastiality, and it took a year and a half to really get her settled at all, and she stayed a nervous dog her whole life.) McConnell does a good job of telling the tale of a troubled hound and a troubled person. She can get a bit purple in her prose at times, thinking herself more poet than dog trainer, but it's not bad, and I still give it five stars.
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- Laugh at the Future
- 04-10-17
Not about a dog but a woman's recovery
I thought I'd be listening to a novel about a dog, but it was about the author getting past a rape, being molested and watching a man die. After hearing her relate those unfortunate events over and over and over I decided to turn the book off at chapter 31. The story about her dog seemed to be secondary. This is not a fun or interesting read, but seems to be the author's open therapy session.
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- J. Lynn
- 03-06-17
A tale of healing and triumph over suffering.
I have read several of Patricia McConnell's dog training books, and found them to be full of practical advice, with many examples from her long career working with dogs that have behavioral issues. In this book McConnell describes her own journey with her border collie, Will, who has severe anxiety and also sustains serious physical injuries that required many months of rehabilitation and healing. In the course of her treatment plan for Will, Tricia begins to confront some dark and traumatic incidents from her past, and to heal herself in the process.
The book is written from an honest and cathartic viewpoint. It is encouraging to hear how a renowned expert struggled with her own dog's behavior. I had great sympathy for Tricia's trauma in her past and, as the story unfolded I found myself rooting for both of them. The story is written from the perspective of a survivor, not a victim, and Tricia gives an honest description of what it took to make that transition.
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- earth2karen
- 03-07-19
Beautifully written and read
I so enjoyed listening to this book. Parts were painful, others joyous, some funny, some sad. Just a wonderful read.
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- LoraDBU
- 06-21-18
Life Changing
I am a trauma survivor and just got a puppy a month ago. He is a little ball of milk chocolate fur, who I aptly named Mousse. This book helped understand why Mousse entered my life now. I am in counseling to recover from childhood trauma, I live alone. Mousse has brought immeasurable joy and healing to my heart and soul, he truly is my best friend and the love I feel for him can’t be explained with words.
This book drew the connection between my healing and the love of this puppy. I walk away changed for the better from reading this amazing book! I am grateful.
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For the Love of a Dog
- Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
- By: Patricia B McConnell
- Narrated by: Ellen Archer
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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Renowned canine expert Patricia McConnell answers the questions of dog lovers everywhere. Do dogs have emotions like we do? More to the point, does my dog love me? Sharing riveting dog stories from her experiences, Dr. McConnell also offers accessible science that clues listeners in to what's going on behind those puppy dog eyes.
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- By L. Adams on 08-06-07
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The Other End of the Leash
- Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
- By: Patricia McConnell PhD
- Narrated by: Ellen Archer
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in them.
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A MUST READ for anyone who has or wants a dog!
- By Marion on 08-31-16
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Inside of a Dog
- What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
- By: Alexandra Horowitz
- Narrated by: Karen White
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
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Have you ever wondered what your dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you can finally know! The answers will surprise and delight you as scientist and dog owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how our four-legged friends perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.
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not very informative
- By Drew Lackovic on 12-03-17
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On Talking Terms with Dogs
- Calming Signals
- By: Turid Rugaas
- Narrated by: Perry Simardone
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
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With On Talking Terms With Dogs, you can learn to recognize these signals and use them yourself to interact with your dog. Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas has made it her life work to study canine social interaction. She coined the phrase calming signals to describe the social skills, sometimes referred to as body language, that dogs use to avoid conflict, invite play, and communicate a wide range of information to other dogs and also humans.
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How to be a Dog Whisperer
- By Liza Jane on 08-10-22
By: Turid Rugaas
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The Power of Positive Dog Training
- By: Pat Miller
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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In this book, renowned dog trainer Pat Miller gives you the positive training tools you need to ensure that you and your dog share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect. By following her step-by-step, six-week basic training program, you'll learn how to develop a relationship with your dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment.
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Excellent
- By maroin snowden IV on 08-05-17
By: Pat Miller
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The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read
- By: Louise Glazebrook
- Narrated by: Louise Glazebrook
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time, but unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know. Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to understand and connect with their dogs. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love.
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Exceptional book!
- By Kindle Customer on 12-01-22
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Bones Would Rain from the Sky
- Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs
- By: Suzanne Clothier
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
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In Bones Would Rain from the Sky, Suzanne Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with dogs...and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs, this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons about our animals - and ourselves. Gently, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, Suzanne Clothier guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart.
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Good insight, unnecessarily slow
- By patty15 in OC on 03-03-17
By: Suzanne Clothier
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Let Dogs Be Dogs
- Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living with Your Dog
- By: The Monks of New Skete
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.
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Raise dogs like your children
- By Drew on 08-14-20
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Being a Dog
- By: Alexandra Horowitz
- Narrated by: Alexandra Horowitz
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Being a Dog is a scientifically rigorous book that presents cutting-edge research with literary flair. Revealing such surprising facts as panting dogs cannot smell to explaining how dogs tell time by detecting lingering smells, Horowitz covers the topic of noses - both canine and human - from curious and always fascinating angles. As we come to understand how rich, complex, and exciting the world around us appears to a dog's sense of smell, we can begin to better appreciate it through our own.
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Lacks Specificity on Dogs
- By N. Rogers on 10-16-16
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How to Speak Dog
- Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
- By: Stanley Coren PhD
- Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
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Parlez-vous Doggish? At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist Stanley Coren allows us into the doggy dialogue, or "Doggish", and makes effective communication a reality. Drawing on substantial research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can understand language at about the level of a two-year-old human.
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Very descriptive of dog language, excellent, useful.
- By Siv Jøssang Shields on 08-24-17
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Train Your Dog Positively
- Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!
- By: Victoria Stilwell
- Narrated by: Victoria Stilwell
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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Victoria Stilwell, America's favorite no-nonsense trainer, has rehabilitated some of the world's most difficult dogs - and now she's revealing her scientifically proven behavioral training secrets for you to use at home. Victoria's all-new training guide shows how positive reinforcement is more effective than other methods: by changing the way your dog thinks, feels, and learns, you can actually encourage your dog to want to behave.
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wonderful book for dog lovers alike
- By Madison on 02-27-21
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What the Dog Knows
- The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs
- By: Cat Warren
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
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Cat Warren is a university professor and former journalist with an admittedly odd hobby: She and her German shepherd have spent the last seven years searching for the dead. Solo is a cadaver dog. What started as a way to harness Solo’s unruly energy and enthusiasm soon became a calling that introduced Warren to the hidden and fascinating universe of working dogs, their handlers, and their trainers.
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Outstanding!
- By N. Rogers on 02-11-15
By: Cat Warren