Product Description

On Talking Terms with Dogs second edition with three additional chapters, color photos and descriptive captions. Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. Written in practical, down-to-earth, logical language.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #912 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-14
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 78 pages

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

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

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

Less than I expected
The material was presented in an anecdotal style. It was not presented in a manner that evidenced a unifying underlying understanding of behavior. I did find pieces of the book to be helpful, and I have no doubt that the author has extensive experience and great skill working with dogs. However the information was presented in what seemed like a piecemeal fashion and did not have evidence based or objective material to support the authors own opinions.

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals
This is a book, IMO, that every person should read. When you read this book and observe your dog or other dogs somewhere, you will see just what they are saying. To think, I thought for a long time, that when a dog "yawned" he was tired. I find myself looking for these "Calming Signals" all the time with mine or others.

Fantasically great
I cannot believe how much this book helps me communicate with my reactive dog. I have a small library of dog books and by far this little book outshines them all.
I also foster dogs and this helps me get acquainted with all the different breeds and the author is right they (dogs) all speak the same language.
You have to be smart enough to apply the techniques. I've read some real stupid reviews.