The story of your dog : a straightforward guide to a complicated animal : learn the surprising connections between your unique dog's breed, behaviors, evolution, and genetics to communicate better, train easier, and build a lasting bond / Brandon McMillan.
"Most dog owners know the truth-- their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn't as simple as mastering "sit" and "stay". No matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young, or well-trained or well-bred, your beloved companion is strongly influenced by his or her DNA. The result of these genetic distinctions shows up in every inch and action-- from the size and shape of a dog's head (and the brain inside it) to the length and curve of his tail, from the texture of her fur to the webbing (or lack of webbing) between her toes. It's in their lung capacity, their tolerance for heat and cold, their appetites for food and exercise, and whether and how they bark. It goes beyond their structure and deep into their psychological profiles. Perhaps you're lucky enough to have a dog with more than a few breeds mixed in, which makes this information all the more crucial to know and understand. In The Story of Your Dog, McMillan breaks down why your dog acts the way he does, so you can train better and easier, with fewer missteps and mis-communications, and bond in ways you never thought possible. It is an invitation to get to know the sometimes frustrating but always incredible dog at the other end of the leash."--Page 2 of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063040649
- ISBN: 0063040646
- Physical Description: 274 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | Part One: What drives a dog -- from a wolf -- a history of dogs doing jobs -- Part Two: The story of your dog -- the luckiest dogs on the block: mutts and mixed breeds -- highly specialized machines: the working group -- high-octane smarty-pants: the herding group -- focused and friendly hunters: the hound group -- hunters with hearts of gold: the terrier group -- ideal companions at home and in the field: the sporting group -- fierce and lovable lapdogs: the toy group -- charming outliers: the non-sporting group -- conclusion -- acknowledgments -- appendix A the 7 common commands -- Appendix B doggie DNA: a test is better than a guess. |
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Subject: | Dogs > Training. Dogs > Behavior. Dogs > Communication. Human-animal relationships. Dog breeds. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Albright Memorial Library | 636.7 MCMILLA (Text) | 50686016285228 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked Out | 04/29/2024 |
Harbaugh-Thomas Library (Biglerville) | 636.7 MCMILLAN (Text)
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Leslie Flynn Named Endowment, 2022
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Parkland Community Library | 636.7 MCM (Text) | 34422007396142 | New Adult Nonfiction | Checked Out | 04/24/2024 |
Ringtown Area Library | 636.7 McM (Text) | 3999900029721H | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Allentown Public Library | 636.7 MCMI (Text) | 34455006965277 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
Bethlehem Coolidge Branch | 636.7 (Text) | 33062009759581 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Clymer Library | 636.7 McM (Text) | 32596000518646 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |