num_pages: 256
description: For all the love and attention we give dogs much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tailsbut what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? Why do they play tug-of-war with one dog while showing their bellies to another? Why are some dogs shy while others are bold? What goes on in dogs heads and heartsand how much can we know and understand? Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by award-winning scientistand lifelong dog loverMarc Bekoff it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs lives the best they can possibly be. Rooted in the most up-to-date science on cognition and emotionfields that have exploded in recent years Canine Confidential is a wonderfully accessible treasure trove of new information and myth-busting. Peeing we learn isnt always marking; grass-eating isnt always an attempt to trigger vomiting; its okay to hug a dogon their terms; and so much more. Theres still much we dont know but at the core of the book is the certainty that dogs do have deep emotional lives and that as their companions we must try to make those lives as rich and fulfilling as possible. Its also clear that we must look at dogs as unique individuals and refrain from talking about the dog. Bekoff also considers the practical importance of knowing details about dog behavior. He advocates strongly for positive trainingtheres no need to dominate or shame dogs or to make them live in fearand the detailed information contained in Canine Confidential has a good deal of significance for dog trainers and teachers. He also suggests that trainers should watch and study dogs in various contexts outside of those in which they are dealing with clients canine and human with specific needs. Theres nothing in the world as heartwarming as being greeted by your dog at the end of the workday. Read Canine Confidential  and youll be on the road to making your shared lives as happy healthy and rewarding as they can possibly be.
language: English
title: Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do
publisher: University of Chicago Press