Can You Speak Dog?

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Have you learned to speak dog?  You know, can you read your dog’s body language? Or even decipher his howls, cries and different pitched barks?  Many of us can actually read our dog’s body signals and truly understand what bark goes with which desire but if you have ever found yourself thinking “Why does my dog do THAT?” then, you have to read this great book “How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language” by Aline Alexander Newman and Gary Weitzman, D.V.M.

This book is divided into seven sections: Body talk, read my face, hound sounds, telling tails, the nose knows, trouble talk and doggie demeanors.  Keep reading for an example of what you can find in this amazing book. Did you know that a wet dog can almost completely dry himself off in less than one second?  You might have even witnessed this phenomenon yourself after Fido has been out frolicking in the pouring rain or maybe as his after bath ritual.  While your dog does the full on body shake after a bath, that’s not only the time you’ll see him look like he’s acting out Taylor Swift’s lyrics ……“Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake….I shake it off, I shake it off” In fact, dogs also “shake, shake, shake, shake it off” when their fur is completely dry. Why? It’s quite simple, really.  Your dog may super excited, especially if he’s just been reunited with you or another beloved family member.  Other times, your dog may be literally shaking off some energy after rough housing with another dog, animal or human.  Basically, any really intense or even painful experience may leave your dog with the need to just shake it off.

So, now you know why your dog “shakes it off” but there’s so much more packed into this 176 page book!  This is a must-have book for any dog owner or shall we say, pet parent or even any animal lover.  It’s an easy read and has THE most adorable pictures.  What are your favorite pet-related informational books?  Tell us!

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