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  • Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
  • Written by: Patricia B McConnell
  • Narrated by: Ellen Archer
  • Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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For the Love of a Dog

Written by: Patricia B McConnell
Narrated by: Ellen Archer
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Publisher's Summary

The critically acclaimed author of The Other End of the Leash offers fascinating insights into the canine mind - critical tools for a healthy relationship with a well-trained dog.

In this remarkable book, renowned canine expert Patricia McConnell answers the questions of dog lovers everywhere. Do dogs have emotions like we do? More to the point, does my dog love me? Such questions have fueled best sellers like Elizabeth Marshall Thomas' The Hidden Life of Dogs and Jeffery Moussaieff Masson's Dogs Never Lie About Love

Sharing riveting dog stories from her experiences, Dr. McConnell also offers accessible science that clues listeners in to what's going on behind those puppy dog eyes. We learn the fascinating similarities and surprising dissimilarities in dogs' and humans' brains, and how current scientific studies have led McConnell to conclude without a doubt that dogs share a profound emotional life with us.

The information found in this book will help listeners have better-trained dogs, at the same time deepening their dog-human connections. For the Love of a Dog is a must-have for dog lovers everywhere.

"Highly recommended." (Library Journal, starred review)

©2006 Patricia B McConnell (P)2006 Tantor Media

What the critics say

  • Winner of Audio Publishers Association 2007 Audie Award, Personal Development/Motivational

"A compelling combination of stories, science, and practical advice to show how understanding emotions in both people and dogs can improve owners' relationships with their pets." (Publishers Weekly)

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Great information

There is a lot is useful information in this book. My only disappointment is that she refers to pictures in the book. Why are they not included in here. I know that documents can be added to audiobooks for listeners to look at.

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Fascinating

An extremely in depth look at the workings of our canine companions mind , and how to understand , shape , and appreciate it.

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Excellent! Highly recommend!

Loved this book! Touching, informative and an overall wonderful read (listen)!
Enjoyed this book a lot!

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