In This Chapter Knowing what your dog thinks about all day long Organizing the hierarchy in your home Encouraging good manners Conditioning your dog to share objects and food Your dog, regardless of his size or coat color, is hard-wired to act like . . . well, like a dog. He isn’t a kitten, bunny,…

In This Chapter Interpreting what your dog is saying Decoding body language Listening for verbal clues Reading facial expressions If your dog could talk as you do, she would have a lot to say, both good and bad. But alas, for better or worse, she cannot. Your dog’s brain, not her determination or will, limits…

In This Chapter Discovering how dogs came to be human companions Understanding that dogs aren’t wolves Recognizing that dogs are perpetual puppies Deciphering and dealing with hunting and chasing instincts Peeking into the sex life of dogs Our goal in this chapter, and as a whole, in the entire book, is to help you understand…

In This Chapter Looking at life through your dog’s senses Respecting your differences, appreciating your similarities Identifying age requirements There is no greater gift you can offer your dog than to understand her: to walk a mile in her paws. Though money can buy a lot of dog biscuits and squeak toys, and those obedience…