How To Speak Dog: A Guide To Decoding Dog Language Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Do you speak dog? How to Speak Dog is a fun, informative, and photographically driven book that helps kids understand what their dog is trying to tell them through body language and behavior. Super-engaging dog photography, along with National Geographic Kids' signature bold and bouncy design, helps illustrate the key canine concepts. Quick-hit tip boxes, fun facts about mankind's best friends, and informative sidebars from the experts enliven the text. Readers young and old will respond to the irresistible call of the canine in this delightful book that will warm hearts and wag tails everywhere--a must-have in every home where pups are looking for love and understanding.
Lexile Measure: 0810 (What's this?)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (September 10, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142631373X
ISBN-13: 978-1426313738
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #21,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #41 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mammals #79 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pets #197 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
A nicely composed and well-documented book that shows great pictures of many different breeds exhibiting various behaviors. This is an easy to read format with interesting factoids that keeps the book concise and yet entertaining. If your dog waives his/her tail in different ways, what exactly does that mean? If you lean over your dog, how does your dog react to that? Read it and learn something new. The more that you and your dog understand each other, the better bond in your relationship.This is the first book that I've found that reinforces several behaviors that I've observed over 40 years of owning and training dogs. All of the dogs that I've owned (or owned me) had their own distinct personalities. Once you learn to hear and speak 'dog' it makes it easier to understand both their needs and feelings.I would heartily recommend that every new dog owner has a copy of this book on hand to help him/her bond quickly with their new puppy. It will be even more valuable for someone rescuing an adolescent/adult dog from a shelter. These dogs typically have their own unique behaviors and have to be taught to speak clearly so that their new owner can communicate effectively with them. Good luck to both of you!
Helpful info, clearly explained for kids but not too cute and simple for adults. Lots of good photographs. I would recommend this book.
It was fascinating. I loved all the pictures and the interesting factoids. Great book for children 10 years old to adults.
When you have a 7 year old who loves dogs - and loves to communicate with animals - this book is perfect...she has learned so much - and the patience she has with the dogs is amazing - so glad we got this for her.
I bought 2 of these--one for me (as a future dog owner, don't have one yet), & one for nephew with 2 small children who have a small darling mixed breed (toy poodle & Jack Russell terrier). He works in an animal kennel that boards and gives shelter, and he's very knowledgeable & loves dogs. This book is excellent in its understandability; vivid photos & illustrations; and information presented. I learned a lot from reading it. My nephew loved it too, read it to his kids too & showed it to others at the kennel. Impressed with the authors knowledge & credentials too.
Love this book. Seems really nice. Wish there was a little bit more detail, but gives good basic information. This would be really great for a child to understand dogs. I was looking for more information on a shy and scared dog being as I got one a couple months ago that seems like she was abused. I am needing to find more information on this, but this did give me some basics. Thank you!
We got this for an 8-yr-old who has been begging for a dog. She liked the book a lot and learned a lot from it. It was helpful for her in getting ready to help care for our puppy. It is one of the books she keeps on her nightstand and she has probably read it ten times now.
I bought 2 of these--one for me (as a future dog owner, don't have one yet), & one for nephew with 2 small children who have a small darling mixed breed (toy poodle & Jack Russell terrier). He works in an animal kennel that boards and gives shelter, and he's very knowledgeable & loves dogs. This book is excellent in its understandability; vivid photos & illustrations; and information presented. I learned a lot from reading it. My nephew loved it too, read it to his kids too & showed it to others at the kennel. Impressed with the authors knowledge & credentials too.
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