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While many dog owners have an intuitive link with their four-legged companions, wouldn't it be fantastic of dogs could talk? Sadly, they can't, but when looking for a way to deepen relationships with your dogs this book will point out the key signs that you and your dog are actually engaged in an ongoing conversation. When your dog becomes excited, do you know whether he's expressing joy or anxiety? This books shows how to pick up on the signals and messages he sends out to you and others. You'll also learn how understanding your dog's behavior will help you bond more closely with him. It contains clear, annotated photos that show the signals that dogs convey in both normal and special situations.The Dog Decoder helps you interpret the different messages your dog sends out, and in no time, you and your pooch will be speaking the same language.



About the Author

David Alderton

David Alderton, MA (Cantab.) grew up in a home surrounded by pets and originally trained to be a vet until an allergic dermatitis forced a change of career in his final year of study. Since then, David has used his experience, knowledge and passion for the subject to concentrate on writing about animals and the natural world. David also broadcasts regularly on television and radio, and has recently set up the website www.petinfoclub.com while his blog can be found at www.davidalderton.com His books have currently sold some 6.5 million copies worldwide and are available in 30 languages. He has won various awards for his work, including the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers' Association of America, and he is well-known as a columnist on various newspapers and magazines, as well as being the editor of "Practical Reptile Keeping" magazine.



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