
Dog Sense
How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet
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Narrated by:
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Michael Page
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John Bradshaw
About this listen
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.
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Critic reviews
Would be a good read before you make a decision on a dog/
Informative
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good for dog trainers
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Good book
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Extremely Informative with Latest Knowledge
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Would you consider the audio edition of Dog Sense to be better than the print version?
Yes and No. I liked the audio version, but because of the subject matter, I will most likely purchase the book as a reference book.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. But that's not a bad thing. There was just so much information I wouldn't want to try to absorb it all at once.Any additional comments?
This book was highly based in science. For people looking for a training manual, this would not be a good choice. The purpose of this book is to review what we know in the science of the domesticated dog and what we still need to learn. I found it very interesting, but I'm also pursuing a PhD in canine cognition. The great thing about Bradshaws writting, however, is that it's written for the general public, so it's not just understandable to academics.Full of information!
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Balanced
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The information was good and interesting. Bradshaw examines and dissects each topic with extreme accuracy, leaving no stone unturned. This unfortunately only accentuated Pages monotous, monotone voice. I was so glad when it was over. I learned a lot but it was like going to the dentist.
I seldom write about the narrator in so much detail as I an in this book review. I'd almost say that a person would be better off buying the book because it has so much good information in it and you would enjoy it more than having to listen to hours upon hours of Mr. Page' boring voice.
Narrator flavored the book.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I have, all my friends with dogs in fact. Though its not always well received by those who take Caesar Milan's word as gospel.What was one of the most memorable moments of Dog Sense?
How the author explained dogs are not "pack animals" in the sence that they are like wolves. I found this very interesting.A new perspective on dogs behavior.
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Dense and worth it!
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If you could sum up Dog Sense in three words, what would they be?
This helps me understand my dog so much moreWhat did you like best about this story?
It brought my dog and me closer together.Which character – as performed by Michael Page – was your favorite?
NAWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
That dogs are our beloved companions and we should love them and understand themMaking Sense of Dogs
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