"Just how smart is my dog?" Try draping a towel over his head and timing his escape. "Why does she prefer the toilet to her bowl?" Because it's always full and always cool; can you blame her? Animal behavior expert Arden Moore answers scores of questions on dog ownership and psychology, from grooming and fleas to obedience training and puppy love. This book contains everything the new, curious, or frustrated pet owner needs to know to smooth out the wrinkles in any dog's coat! Arden Moore is the author of more than two dozen books on cats and dogs, including A Kid's Guide to Cats, A Kid's Guide to Dogs, The Cat Behavior Answer Book, The Dog Behavior Answer Book, and Real Food for Dogs. She hosts the Arden Moore's Four Legged Life Show, a nationally syndicated weekly radio show and the award-winning Oh! Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. She travels North America teaching veterinarian-approved pet first aid and pet behavior classes with her dog, Kona, and cat, Casey. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows and is an in-demand speaker at pet conferences. Learn more by visiting her at www.ardenmoore.com and listen to her shows at www.fourleggedlife.com. Part 1: The Nature of Being a Dog Find out what makes a dog behave like a dog. Learn about canine senses, emotions, and instincts. Discover fascinating facts about dog intelligence, puppy love, and breed-specific behaviors. Part 2: What Are You Talking About? Dogs and people have lived together for eons, but we don't always communicate well with our canine companions. Brush up on barking, learn about body language, and sharpen your ability to speak "canine-ese." Part 3: Why Does My Dog Do That? Our dogs often have habits that we find puzzling, amusing, and sometimes downright disgusting. Find out more about canine quirks and foibles and learn how to change the ones you can't live with. Part 4: Unleashing a Dash of Doggy Discipline Life with a badly behaved dog is no fun for anyone, including the dog. Explore training and behavioral issues and discover ways to raise a mannerly pup or to teach an old dog some new tricks. Part 5: Achieving Harmony at Home and Away We love our dogs, but sometimes they drive us crazy. And sometimes it's hard to tell who's the top dog in the house. Figure out a more peaceful existence with your best friend. Part 6: Changing Lives, Parting Ways Life is full of changes and choices, some of them difficult. Here are some tips for coping with death, divorce, moving, and more. It's hard enough for different people to live together let alone different species. What people often regard as doggy misdeeds are simply cases of dogs being dogs. In the Dog Behavior Answer Book, pet expert Arden Moore unleashes great advice on how to bridge the people-pet communication gap. Read this incredible book and you'll learn new insights into the canine world, prevent problems, and meet your dogs on a richer, deeper level. Go fetch this book!
Marty Becker, Host, The Pet Doctor, PBS
What a great way to learn how to better communicate with our dogs, and why it is they do what they do. This book addresses some quality questions with in-depth answers that help develop that strong bond with Fido. Arden's writing style packages useful information in a fun and entertaining way.
Nick Sveslosky, Editor, Fido Friendly Magazine
"This concise, small-format book in a question-and-answer format takes you through puppyhood to greet-and-sniff to your aging pet. Baffling habits and destructive behavior are some of the many topics covered."
Asbury Park Press, Jan. 15, 2007
