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Barking: The Sound of a Language (Dogwise Training Manual) |  | Author: Turid Rugaas
Brand: Dogwise Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 33044
Media: Paperback
Pages: 108
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.3
MPN: DTB989
ISBN: 1929242514
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9781929242511
ASIN: 1929242514
Publication Date: February 11, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Barking as communication | | • | When barking is a problem | | • | The six kinds of barking....excitement, warning, fear, guarding, frustration, learned | | • | Breed related barking | | • | Training methods to solve barking problems |
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Product Description
by Turid Rugaas Barking is more than just noise. Barking is natural and almost all dogs bark. It's just one of the many ways dogs communicate with humans and each other. Think of barking as your dog's language. In this book you will explore the following topics: Barking as communication When barking is a problem The six kinds of barking....excitement, warning, fear, guarding, frustration, learned Breed related barking Training methods to solve barking problems By learning to identify what your dog is expressing when he barks, you can take the necessary steps to minimize the negative impact of barking behavior. Barking will help people to be realistic and logical about barking dogs rather than being frustrated and angry. In this book Turid Rugaas offers valuable information to help understand and manage barking. Copyright 2008 Dogwise Publishing, Paperback, 108 pages Dimensions: 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches
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 Interesting so far November 2, 2009
K. S. Hall (Red Bank, NJ USA)
I haven't finished this yet but anything that helps me understand my dog's world better is helpful. Most dog owners know that different barks mean different things but it helps to be reminded.
Another helpful fine book from the author October 24, 2009
MsMo_SoCA
The author's style may take a couple of reads to see through to what she's saying (imho). This isn't a bossy... how-to type book like many others. What it is though is very helpful in understanding your dog better and showing you how to work with the pooch to find a good path. Like 'Calming Signals', I've come away getting a good view and on how I can adjust my dog's behaviours to being a calmer / better dog.
 Good Behavioral Manual May 18, 2009
Jane Doe (MD, USA)
This book helps to explain the reasons why dogs bark and provides a better understanding and means of correction when necessary.
Great addition to any dog lover's library May 28, 2008
Stephanie (Chicago, IL)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I am a dog owner with a strong interest in dog training and animal behavior and have read many excellent books on those subjects - but I find Turid Rugaas to have a very unique voice. The author believes that dogs are dogs and in our arrogance as humans we have lost sight of that fact; we humans try to train away every natural instinct a dog has and have no tolerance for 'failure' or 'disobediance'. In this book, instead of attacking barking as a training problem to be solved she reminds us that barking is a natural form of communication for dogs and provides tips for how we can listen to what they are trying to tell us. There are, of course, suggestions and methods provided for how to curb excessive or problem barking (and how to determine what problem/excessive barking really is), but essentially her message is, "less shouting, more tolerance and listen!". Another great thing about her books is that they are simple, clear and concise. The average dog owner can read through them quickly and start using the techniques right away.
Lots of insight in a small package May 14, 2008
M. Bowman (Colorful Colorado USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As with other of Turid Rugaas's books, this might seem like too a short book to be of much value. Once you carefully read the book, and start watching your dog, you will begin to appreciate Ms. Rugaas's deep wisdom and understand of all things canine.
After having no success with bark collars, penny cans, and spray bottles - all the standard trainer suggestions - I started using these suggestions. I admit my dog has not stopped barking entirely, I don't want him to, but he is barking much less. Plus I understand now why he is barking and how to change perceptions and break the cycle.
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