We'd all love to know what our dog is thinking - if only it could tell us when it's in pain, when it's stressed, whether it's fine being left alone for half a day or whether that makes it sad. Does it enjoy one particular walk more than another, and how can we tell? Does it like what we feed it? And why does it always chew the sofa cushions when we go out?
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.
Most dog trainers focus on the dog, but Louise focuses on you, the owner, giving you the skills and confidence to interpret your dog's needs and behaviour and build a better relationship. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read she shares the advice and expertise that she's used to help countless clients.
Introduction: Why This Book Is Here |
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PART ONE Understanding your Dog |
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2 Understanding Breeds and Behaviour |
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PART TWO Bringing the Right Dog Home |
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4 How to Find the Right Breeder |
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5 Selecting and Finding a Rescue Dog |
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6 Bringing Your New Puppy Home |
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7 Socialising Your Puppy or Dog |
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PART THREE What your Dog Wants you to Know |
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9 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Creating an Incredible Dog |
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10 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Sniffing, Snuffling and Snouting |
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11 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Chewing |
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12 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Body Language |
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13 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Confidence |
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14 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Play |
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15 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Kids |
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16 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Food |
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17 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Dog Walkers, Daycare and Kennels |
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260 | (5) |
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18 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about What It Wears |
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265 | (8) |
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19 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Separation Anxiety |
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20 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Feeling Safe |
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282 | (3) |
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21 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Behavioural Issues |
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22 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about Its Later Years |
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23 What Your Dog Wants You to Know about the End of Its Life |
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And Finally ... |
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Index |
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Acknowledgements |
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Louise Glazebrook is one of the leading dog behaviourist and trainers in the UK, working hard to help owners understand their best friends in a friendly, fun but no nonsense manner. Her firm but fair attitude has seen her become a sought-after television expert on dogs, appearing as a regular on 12 Puppies and Us, as well as other television shows including Steph's Packed Lunch. Louise writes for The Daily Telegraph, Grazia and The Times amongst others and established The Darling Dog Company in 2009, working with clients and their dogs across London.