• The Secret Language of Dogs

  • Unlocking the Canine Mind for a Happier Pet
  • By: Victoria Stilwell
  • Narrated by: Victoria Stilwell
  • Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (32 ratings)

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The Secret Language of Dogs

By: Victoria Stilwell
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Publisher's summary

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 and fascinating guide, world-renowned trainer Victoria Stilwell explores the inner world of dogs. This book is your guide to understanding your pooch, communicating effectively, strengthening your bond, and helping dogs learn in the most effective way possible so they feel confident navigating the human world with success.

Along the way, you’ll learn the answers to questions such as:

  • What do different tail wags mean?
  • What does being right-pawed say about my dog’s personality?
  • How can I tell the difference between boredom barking and warning barking?
  • What does it mean when my dog spins around, arches his back, or gives me the whale eye?
  • Do dogs feel guilt?
  • How do dogs perceive human faces?
  • Why do some scientists think dogs’ emotional experience is even greater than ours?

This insightful "dog decoder" will soon make you dog's best friend.

©2016 Victoria Stilwell (P)2020 Random House Audio

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"Dogs don’t speak our language, but Victoria Stilwell is the perfect translator." (Dr. Ádám Miklósi, founder of the Family Dog Research Project)

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Understanding my fur babies

This was an insightful book, as I was reading this book I understood more some of the things that my puppies do. I just hope that I can learn enough to make them happy.

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Fascinating book for all dog lovers

It was emotional to understand my dog better! Perfect book for all dog lovers, informative, concise and brings me to my dog’s mind!

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Great book full of useful and easy to understand info about many areas of our k9 friends!

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