The Dog's Mind - Softcover

Fogle, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 072071964X ISBN 13: 9780720719642

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 1992

Synopsis

What is your dog really thinking?

How do dogs see the world about them?
How do they hear, learn and relate to their owners?
Why do they suffer from stress and anxiety, and how can we help them cope?

The Dog's Mind is the answer to all your questions on how the canine mind works. Engaging, entertaining and essential, this book is not only the key text of many dog behaviour diploma and degree courses, but also a joyful and insightful read for any dog owner. Combining almost 50 years of practical experience as a veterinarian with an extensive understanding of the relevant research, Dr Bruce Fogle has written the definitive book for anyone who wants to understand their dog.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Fogle is the world's bestselling practicing vet with books in over 35 languages. A Canadian vet with over 45 years practical experience, Bruce is Director of the London Veterinary Clinic and co-founder and vice-chairman of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. He was appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to deaf people, and has been awarded Honorary Life Membership by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Bruce is Chair of the Board of Directors of HSI, an international charity that celebrates animals and confronts cruelty worldwide.

From the Back Cover

"Quite simply, this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing." - R.W.F. Poole, Daily Telegraph

How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional make up? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be coped with?

Over the last ten years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behaviour. Combining twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072071964X
• ISBN 13: 9780720719642
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224