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How to Talk to Your Dog
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780060006235
ISBN: 0060006234
Label: HarperCollins
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 40
Publication Date: February 01, 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Release Date: February 04, 2003
Studio: HarperCollins
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Editorial Review: Find out what your dog is really saying -- and talk back! Jean Craighead George, Newbery Medal -- winning author of over 80 books about nature and animals, demonstrates in words and photos how to communicate with your best friend.
Dog talk is not merely whimpers, growls, sniffs, barks, and howls. According to award-winning author Jean Craighead George, it's in the tail ("the flag of feelings") and ear twists, too. In this irresistible picture book, you'll learn how to speak to your dog in his or her own language. Sniff his nose to say hello, for example. (You don't have to lick back, even though it would please him.) While you'll never be a match for your dog in the sniffing department, you can look deeply into his eyes or you can whimper to show you care. Don't growl or bark, however. ("Although it's fun, it is not very rewarding to bark at your dog. He doesn't understand your bad accent and may twist his head and look at you in confusion.") Sue Truesdell's splendidly doggish illustrations interact with photos of Jean Craighead George herself--a woman who has been around dogs her whole life. Dog lovers of all ages will run in circles for this loving, funny celebration of the human-canine relationship. For those who prefer cats, investigate the companion title, How to Talk to Your Cat. (Ages 7 to 107)
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If you don't already have a dog, this book will make you want to get one! I wish I'd had this book when I was a dog-owning youngster. It is really terrific. Very entertaining to read, and gives so much insight. Highly recommended for both children and adults. A keeper!
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I ordered this book on the recommendation of another adult, and enjoyed it thoroughly. It ought to be handed out by animal shelters and breeders whenever a dog is adopted by a family with children.
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I opened this dog from the library and couldn't believe the bad advice contained. It's like the lady went down the list of things we told the kids not to do, and said "try them for fun!!"
We have a large dog and a small dog. The play rough together chasing, and tackling, and biting. As others have said, a lot of problems occur between dogs and children because dogs will tend to see children as other dogs instead of other humans.
They attempt to play with them, and sometimes ... Read More
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I purchased this book for my daughter after we got a new puppy. I was disappointed with the content and illustrations of this book. Almost every page contains a super-imposed photo of the author (a stoutly elderly woman) working with a cartoon dog, demonstrating a training technique. One training technique suggests that a child put his/her face next to the dog's face and touch noses with the dog.
This book is a basic book written to show children what a dog's body language means and how ... Read More
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Do not put your children in danger! They will be if they follow many of the authors recommendations. Please see the review written by Julie Shaw it is right on the money. Ms. Jean Craighead George makes suggestions that if used on the wrong dog could result in a person being bitten. For canine behavior stick with books by Jean Donaldson, Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar...not Jean Craighead George.
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