Dallas Public Library

How to speak dog, a guide to decoding dog language, by Aline Alexander Newman & Gary Weitzman, D.V.M. president &CEO of the San Diego Humane Society

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-173) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

How to speak dog

bibliography

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by Aline Alexander Newman & Gary Weitzman, D.V.M. president &CEO of the San Diego Humane Society

a guide to decoding dog language

A guide about how to understand a dog's body language and behavior illustrates such key concepts as barking, howling, panting, bared teeth, and wagging tail

Meet Dr. Gary, veterinarian and dog expert -- For your safety -- What is a dog? -- Dog family barkfest -- Dog talk quiz -- Body talk -- Tugging on the leash -- The full-body shake -- Paw on your knee -- Lying belly-up -- Wiggles away from you -- Freezing in place -- The play-bow -- One paw raised -- Pointing -- Bristling -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : red Rover, red Rover, send my pup over! -- Read my face -- The begging stare -- The challenge stare -- Ears erect and teeth bared -- Pricked ears -- The submissive grin -- Friendly pinned-back ears -- Yawning -- Licking your face -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : time to put that butt on the ground! -- The nose knows -- Butt-sniffing -- Gossip hounds -- Sniffing between your legs -- Rolling in the stink -- Professional sniffers -- Piddling on your feet -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: sniff, sniff ... I've got the scent! -- Telling tails -- The showy tail -- The stiff, high tail -- The crooked tail -- The scared wag -- The tucked tail -- The straight tail -- The happy wag -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : Simon says stay right there! -- Hound sounds -- Rapid barking -- Stutter bark -- Slow barking -- Howling -- Baying -- Growling -- Whining -- Whimpering -- Panting -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : sounding off -- Trouble talk -- Ear scratching -- Tail chasing -- Jumping up on people -- Chewing the woodwork -- Peeing in the house -- Eating grass -- Butt-scooting -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : yikes! that's one loud bark! -- Doggie demeanors -- Calm and relaxed -- Confident -- Friendly -- Anxious -- Alert -- Scared -- Playful and happy -- Threatened -- Aggressive -- Shamed and submissive -- Curious and excited -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips : understanding pet-iquette -- Meet and greet -- People [heart] dogs : an ages-old love affair -- Big & little dogs (even dogs that have no hair!) -- Puppy keepsakes you can make -- Paws, look, & listen quiz

juvenile