
The Other End of the Leash
Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
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Narrated by:
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Ellen Archer
About this listen
The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.
After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.
The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you'll understand why much of what appears to be doggy disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn:
- How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask
- Why "getting dominance" over your dog is a bad idea
- Why "rough and tumble primate play" can lead to trouble - and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble
- How dogs and humans share personality types - and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than "alpha-wannabes!"
In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.
©2002 Patricia B. McConnell (P)2016 Audiobooks.com PublishingVery important was the excellent presentation by Ellen Archer. She made it fun and interesting to listen to. I will probably now nuy the printed version as well, so I can highlight and re read the most important parts for me.
Perfect for dog lovers
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This book is one I will recommend to every dog owner and any starting trainers like me. Too much in dogs is considered known intuitivelly, but its just us trying to explain dogs through a human filter. We centre our attention on canine behavior and little on primate. The author gives a great, enjoyable and easy to listen explanation on how these two behavior patterns interact and how to improve our relationship with our dogs by looking at ouselves and how it influences our canine friends.
Amazing book for owners and trainers
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The holy grail for every dog lover!
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Worth reading. Highly recommend.
Incredible insight on our best friends
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the wonde4ful connection and difference between two nations: dog and human
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Having the book narrated by Ellen Archer was also very enjoyable. I’m so happy to have come across this book.
What an amazing book!
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If you want a in-depth view about dogs
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I enjoyed this book so much I will also purchase the hard copy as I am sure it is a book I will want to refer to repeatedly. It was so good I didn't want it to end...
An insightful book to be treasured by dog lovers
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Amazing
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An entertaining lesson on understanding us and our dogs
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