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Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide
I found this a fascinating book. I bought a copy on a whim for my dad for Xmas, then thought it looked so interesting that I bought myself a copy days later. It is along the lines of some of Turid Rugaas' work, talking about and showing in photos some of the body language dogs exhibit. I've always found it interesting that I can watch two of my dogs interacting and say "that's just play" whereas my parents think they are trying to kill each other, or they might think everything is fine but I saw an ear movement that tells ME there is trouble brewing. This book explains and shows some of the minute details of doggie body language that I am reading. And after reading the book, my dad was able to understand what he should be looking for, and he can actually see the dogs' communication much better. The photo quality in the book is not the best, but along with the engaging text, gets the message across.
February 2006 · Books