What Dogs Want: A Visual Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Every Move

by Moore, Arden

• ISBN13: 9781770850552
• ISBN10: 1770850554
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-01
• Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS

Summary

The facts behind 100 dog behaviors. What Dogs Want interprets all the postures, expressions, sounds and actions exhibited by dogs individually and in their with other dogs and people. The 100 behaviors are described over one or two pages each with a photograph and an explanation of why the dog is doing it and what he is telling its owner, such as showing attentiveness or being aggressive. Vet's Notes provide insight into potential medical causes and Breed Boxes shed light on genetic predisposition to certain behaviors. The 100 specific behaviors are divided among six types: Postures: Cowering, exposing belly, raising front paw, twitching while sleeping Expressions: Opening mouth when sniffing, lip licking, eyebrow raising, head tilting Sounds: Yelping, high-pitched barking, howling, whining Actions: Gutting stuffed toys, eating grass, shredding paper, circling before sleeping Dog-to-Dog Actions: Placing head over another dog, licking another dog's muzzle, humping Dog-to-People Actions: Shadowing, leash yanking, hogging bed, bringing objects. An informative appendix organizes behaviors into 16 types--e.g., Submissive, Attention-seeking, Compulsive, Fearful--and cross-references them to the detailed explanations earlier in the book, e.g., Postures, Expressions, Actions. Where appropriate, advice on how to respond to the behavior is provided. Suitable for all dog breeds, What Dogs Want will be welcomed by all dog owners who seek to better understand their beloved pet.

Author Biography

Arden Moore is an animal behavior consultant and the author of 24 books on cats and dogs. She has appeared on The Today Show, Fox News, CNN Headline News, HGTV's "Smart Solutions," Martha Stewart Living Radio, NPR and hundreds of other programs. She is the editor-at-large of Fido Friendly magazine, a vetstreet.com editor and host of "Oh Behave!" a weekly radio show on Pet Life Radio.com. She is also the creator of National Dog Party Day, first celebrated in New York City and San Diego in 2011, and a certified pet first aid instructor. Her website is fourleggedlife.com

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 10
100 Postures, Expressions, Sounds, and Actions
Postures
Cowering	p. 12
Exposing Belly	p. 14
Raising Hair on Back	p. 16
Resting Head on Paws	p. 18
Circular Tail Wagging	p. 19
Stiff Tail Wagging	p. 20
Play Bow	p. 22
Raising Front Paw	p. 24
Chasing Tail	p. 26
Tail Tucked Under	p. 28
Walking on Hind Legs	p. 30
Rubbing against Furniture	p. 32
Raised Tail	p. 33
Twitching while Sleeping	p. 34
Expressions
Flattening Ears	p. 36
Cupping Ears	p. 38
Eyebrow Raising	p. 39
Staring Intensely	p. 40
Head Bowing	p. 42
Squinting Eyes	p. 44
Glancing Sideways	p. 46
Open-mouthed Sniffing	p. 47
Lip Licking	p. 48
Open, Relaxed Mouth	p. 50
Mouth Stiffly Closed	p. 51
Head Tilting	p. 52
Yawning	p. 54
Sneezing	p. 56
Sounds
Air Snapping with Mouth	p. 58
High-pitched Barking	p. 60
Rapid Barking	p. 61
Repetitive Barking	p. 62
Growling	p. 64
Howling	p. 66
Panting	p. 68
Whining	p. 70
Yapping	p. 72
Yelping	p. 74
Solitary Actions
Chewing or Licking Paws	p. 76
Chewing Objects	p. 78
Gutting Stuffed Toys	p. 80
Scotting	p. 82
Roaming	p. 84
Chasing Animals	p. 86
Chasing Cars	p. 88
Burying Objects	p. 90
Digging in Dirt	p. 92
Rolling in Smelly Objects	p. 94
Eating Grass	p. 96
Eating Inedible Objects	p. 98
Raiding the Litter Box	p. 100
Raiding the Garbage	p. 102
Spilling Water from Bowls	p. 104
Eating Feces	p. 105
House Soiling	p. 106
Drinking from Toilet Bowl	p. 108
Circling Before Sleeping	p. 110
Denning inside Crate	p. 111
Pacing during Storms	p. 112
Hiking Up Leg to Urinate	p. 114
Shredding Paper	p. 115
Dog-to-Dog Actions
Placing Head over a Dog	p. 116
Front Pawing	p. 118
Urinating on a Dog's Urine	p. 119
Sniffing in Introductions	p. 120
Licking a Dog's Muzzle	p. 122
Humping or Mounting	p. 124
Lunging on Leash	p. 126
Body Slamming	p. 128
Leaning Stiffly Forward	p. 130
Sharing a Bed	p. 131
Stealing Treats and Toys	p. 132
Barking from the House	p. 133
Dog-to-People Actions
Blocking Doorways	p. 134
Leaning against Your Body	p. 135
Licking Your Face	p. 136
Mouthing Your Hands	p. 138
Nipping	p. 140
Urinating in Introductions	p. 142
Sniffing Guests	p. 144
Tug-of-war	p. 146
Shadowing	p. 148
Sitting on Your Feet	p. 149
Hogging the Bed	p. 150
Jumping on People	p. 152
Herding	p. 154
Stopping during Walks	p. 156
Mouthing Leash on Walks	p. 157
Nosing You Awake	p. 158
Pawing People	p. 159
Leash Yanking	p. 160
Limping	p. 162
Sleeping under Covers	p. 164
Watching Television	p. 165
Bringing Objects	p. 166
Begging for Your Food	p. 168
Sensitive Toes	p. 170
Refusing to Eat from Bowl	p. 172
Stealing Objects	p. 174
Fetching	p. 176
Behavior Types
Affectionate	p. 178
Aggressive	p. 178
Anxious/Stressed	p. 179
Attention-seeking	p. 179
Bored	p. 180
Confident	p. 180
Curious	p. 181
Dominant	p. 181
Fearful	p. 182
Happy	p. 182
Obsessive-Compulsive	p. 183
Playful	p. 183
Predatory	p. 184
Sad	p. 184
Sexual	p. 185
Submissive	p. 185
Index	p. 186
Acknowledgments	p. 192
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