Product Description

In this book, Turid identifies what she calls calming signals: "signals used by dogs to prevent things from happening, from avoiding threats from people and dogs to calming down nervousness and fear."  Turid goes on to explain how dogs use calming signals, and how we, as dog owners, can use them as well with our own dogs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4035 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 78 pages

Review
"...It is down-to-earth, practical and so logical...This is essential reading for everyone who works with dogs." -- Dr. Gaille Perry, Veterinarian, Professor, Dog Trainer, Australia

"...revolutionized the way...I deal with rescued [dogs]...Such a benefit for me and a huge relief for the dogs." -- Alison F. Rowbotham, Assoc. of Pet Behavior Counsellors, England

About the Author
Turid Rugaas has been involved with dogs as long as she can remember.  From her own classes held at Hagan Hundeskole, her beautiful farm in the fjords of Norway, to her world-wide seminars, Turid is helping dogs by helping their owners see and understand the signals they give us.

Customer Reviews

feeling guilty about this review
so many good reviews- I dont know, this book was a no-brainer. I mean body language for dogs is simular to adults sort of. I was really surprised this book was like a brochure very thin -if it had more solutions than explainations Id found it helpful..maybe I was looking for a solutions based book instead and not a book about the language of dogs- I barked up the wrong tree on this one... wish I could say it was a good purchase but for me - it wasnt

It opened my eyes to a whole new world
This little book (and an accompanying video) opened my eyes to a new world (for me!!) I knew little of dog body language at the time, and most of what I had been told was erroneous. I use the "calming signals" knowledge routinely with my dogs, particularly because my Airedale, Border Terrier, and Blue Heeler live inside with me and can really cause chaos. I have learned to read what the dogs are saying to each other and to me. And it has motivated me to both read and study dog behavior -- a fascinating subject. This was the beginning of a better dog trainer and most importantly a much better dog owner.

disappointed
I was very disappointed in this book. I expected to learn much much more. There was no depth or insight in this book.