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DOG SENSE - HOW THE NEW SCIENCE OF DOG BEHAVIOR CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER FRIEND TO YOUR PET
by John Bradshaw (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Basic Books
Edition: 2011 Paperback, 312 pages
ISBN: 9780465030033
Item: DTB1207
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Summary: Made the NY Times Best Seller list right out of the gate, now in it's third printing--
From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
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Dog Sense is the US version of the UK version, In Defence of Dogs
Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither--and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.
What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in "Dog Sense" he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with--not just dominion over-- their four-legged friends.
From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs.
Bradshaw offers some important-and unconventional- revelations about how to improve dogs' welfare:
* Don't be an 'alpha' - Trying to control dogs by acting dominant will just frighten them.
* Understand your dog's emotional limitations. - The latest research suggests that dogs can feel love but not guilt.
* Avoid punishment. - As a general rule, positive reinforcement is the best way to control a dog's behavior.
* Respect your dog's senses. - Dogs have extremely sensitive ears and noses, and intense stimuli can make them miserable.
* Look beyond breed. - Personality and trainability should be the priorities when selecting a pet.
* Teach your dog to cope with being left alone. - Dogs are emotionally dependent upon humans and can become distressed without us.
Bradshaw (Waltham Director, Anthrozoology Inst., Univ. of Bristol) presents a wide-ranging review of canine psychology and behavior intended for a more general audience than his 1995 chapter on social behavior and communication in James Serpell's "The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People" Beginning with wolves and domestication and using examples mostly from the U.K., Bradshaw moves through cognition, emotions, senses, traits, and attention to humans, ending with a cautionary tale of genetically manipulated modern dogs. He reveals a wealth of scholarly literature in biology, psychology, veterinary medicine, and zoology through detailed analyses and uses those findings to support and critique popular dog-training methods. Clear and charming black-and-white drawings illustrate key points and provide a welcome break in the text. Complex sentences and terminology require close attention, but the information is worth the effort. Pet owners and those interested in the animal mind will learn from this balanced, well-referenced guide to the science of canine behavior.—Kristine Alpi, North Carolina State Univ. Libs., Raleigh Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.
The main [myth],’ as John explains in the NPR interview, is that wolves are essentially an intrinsically aggressive animal that is continuously trying to take over whatever group they find themselves in and dominate it. And the new wolf biology really exposed that as an artifact — that particular view of wolves came from wolves in zoos and in wildlife parks, where a bunch of unrelated wolves were basically put together and told to get on with it and, not surprisingly, they got on with it by being aggressive toward one another. The new picture of wolf society is that wolves are harmonious animals. They live in family groups. They get along really well together, and they’re almost never aggressive to one another. The aggression comes out when two families meet, so they have very strong family ties.--John Brashaw.
Every so often we are reintroduced to an old friend, and we may see them in a new light, reinvigorating a long standing relationship. John Bradshaw reintroduces us to mankind's oldest friend, the dog. He compiles and explains new information on the origin of dogs, their relationship with ancestral wolves and why we need to base our relationship with dogs on partnership and cooperation, not outmoded theories about dominance. Dogs and dog lovers alike will benefit from Bradshaw's insight.--Stephen Zawistowski, PhD, CAAB, ASPCA Science Advisor
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| Pass on this one, August 18, 2011 |
| Reviewer: dog lover |
| A bit if a rehash of a lot of stuff much better explored by other writers - he makes leaps of logic that are silly, uses very old studies and research, cherry picks conclusions. The good stuff is all done much more completely and comprehensively by good positive training books. Add to that a bunch of pure-bred dog bashing, and this is a definite PASS. If you are looking for a general guide on dog behavior and how to work with it, there are fabulous books available. This is not one. |
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| A Bit Challenging, August 7, 2011 |
| Reviewer: Kelly Ladouceur |
| This book was purchased for me as a gift, and I dove into it eagerly, as it had received rave reviews from people I respect. It is definitely a good book, packed with helpful information, but I found the first half of the book a bit of a struggle to get through. The information was quite scientific and a bit dry, and I found it to be a bit repetitive. The second half of the book was much more interesting to me, and I had no issues with content or presentation. For somebody interested in learning more about the dog from a new perspective (as in, taking into account the latest research) then I suggest this book. Just don't read it when you're tired! |
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| , June 20, 2011 |
| Reviewer: Sherry Spivey |
| A lot of this information has been covered. It is a good book if you have not read about the material else where. Some of the conclusions that he makes seem to be based on personal bias and not backed up with studies. |
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