'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The Observer Wouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking? The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know. Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to understand and connect with their dogs. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love. Most dog trainers focus on the dog, but Louise focuses on you, the owner, giving you the skills and confidence to interpret your dog's needs and behaviour and build a better, happier relationship for life.

Describes a model for understanding canine behavior based on the premise that dog and owner form a group mind and that when a dog behaves in a certain manner it is reacting to the emotions the owner is feeling.

When you're getting hot under the collar and you're dog-tired from a hard day at work, this fetching collection of quips and quotes about man's best friend is bound to have you howling with laughter in no time. You'd be barking mad not to love it! 'Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.' Groucho Marx 'My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can't decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin our lives.' Rita Rudner 'I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.' John Steinbeck

Why does your dog bark at strangers and lick your face? Discover the secrets of your dog's behaviour with this practical, information-packed book and truly get to understand his mind. Learn how to read his barks, growls and tail wags. Understand what effect training, petting and other interactions have on your dog. Solve his bad habits, such as chewing, licking and even more embarrassing actions. This book also includes special features on the latest canine research and behavioural science.

A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait--the capacity to love--is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and to explain how we can better reciprocate their affection.

Explores the complex relationship between humans and animals by examining philosophical, scientific, and literary material.

So you’re thinking of bringing home an adorable puppy or dog to share your life with? A furry friend who will spend weekends accompanying you to farmers’ markets; who is just as comfortable on the bus as he is frolicking with children in the park. But what are you supposed to do with your four-legged friend when you’re at work? And hang on, you’ve just remembered that you don’t have a garden. Can you even HAVE a dog if you don’t have a garden? Fear not, as help is at hand. In Dog About Town, urban dog trainer and behaviourist Louise Glazebrook offers essential wisdom for any potential or current dog owners. From guidance on which breed of pooch is right for you, to behavioural advice, information on vaccinations and tissue obsessions (as well as countless other things you hadn’t even thought of), this book has something for every puppy or dog owner. With a slant on urban living, Dog About Town is the perfect addition for anyone whose dog needs to be socialised in a town or a city. Fun and informative, Louise’s witty book is beautifully illustrated throughout.