The Secret Language of Dogs

• Have you ever wondered what your dog was trying to communicate? 

The Secret Language of Dogs provides tips for understanding man's best friend, but it goes beyond vocal language. Readers will learn: Body language cues, how to decipher your dog's personality, how personality may effect behavior, training tips, how a dog's senses impact it's communication, socialization, breaking bad habits, spotting health issues and how to speak dog.

This book has an academic feel. Packed with research and written with a scientific viewpoint, The Secret Language of Dogs is a serious work for pet owners who truly want to bond with and understand their dogs. It is a valuable toolbox of information for those who are training dogs. Understanding is, after all, a key ingredient in social bonding with both humans and animals. 

This would be a good research book for junior high students studying about dogs.

Here are some additional dog-themed learning resources for the dog-lover in your family:

•  Year Round Homeschooling has a very extensive collection of resources listed at http://www.yearroundhomeschooling.com/free-dog-unit-study-and-printables-middle-school/
• A collection of additional reading can be found at https://www.homeschool.com/blog/index.php/2013/08/5302-everyone-loves-dogs-and-dog-book/
• Free Unit Studies for primary grades are shared at http://www.homeschoolshare.com/blog/2015/09/dog-unit-study-and-lapbook/
• For younger children check out http://www.growinghandsonkids.com/dog-themed-montessori-inspired-tot-school-week.html
• Multiple coloring pages with various dog breeds can be downloaded free at http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/mammals/dogs
• Be sure to watch Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog with star, Victoria Stilwell. Victoria is the author of The Secret Language of Dogs.

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I give this book 4 stars.

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