Dogwatching : Why dogs bark and other canine mysteries explained

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Summary: Why does Fido do THAT?
Review: As a new dog owner, I wondered why my dog did so many unusual things. This book provides the answers in a clear concise question and answer format. An easy read, and very entertaining. Not really a dog care book, but read it if you care about dogs!!

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Summary: Why does Fido do THAT?
Review: As a new dog owner, I wondered why my dog did so many unusual things. This book provides the answers in a clear concise question and answer format. An easy read, and very entertaining. Not really a dog care book, but read it if you care about dogs!!

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Summary: Dogwatching Reviewed By Angela Bichard
Review: DogWatching is a stunning rendition of canine behaviour with close analysis of the ancestery of the species. I would reccommend this book to anyone.

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Summary: Interesting Tidbits and Useful Information
Review: I first read "Catwatching" and with my love for the cats and dogs who have always been a part of my family, "Dogwatching" was a must-read book. I was not disappointed. Filled with answers to every-day questions, you will discover some interesting facts in this book. While many of the questions may seem common, the answers may be far different from what one might assume. Why do dogs bark? What actually happens when they mate - it is not the simple quick process one might think. What is a dog really telling you when he wags his tail? What about their eyesight and hearing capabilities? How did the "hotdog" get its name? What do we mean by "dog-days" and where did the term originate? I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. What really set this book apart from many others is that it does not revolve around dog care - there are a vast number of other books on that issue. This one concentrates entirely on the dog's nature, history, and unique mannerisms. It is great book written by a well-informed author and a highly enjoyable read.

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Summary: For beginners or just people who are interested
Review: This does answer a lot of puzzling questions, but it is by no means extensive. Some of the information seems outdated, and he seems to make it out that all dogs live happy healthy lives. Which they don't. If you are looking for indepth information on dog behavior, skip this book, I'd recommend The Dog's Mind by Bruce Fogle. If you're looking for some simple answers to simple questions, or just interested, this is a good buy. This would be good for a 10 year old as well.

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Summary: decent beginner guide
Review: This is a slim, question-and-answer style book that deals with some basic, seemingly puzzling, behaviors exhibited by dogs, explaining the biological and psychological reasons behind them in clear understandable language. This is by no means a comprehensive overview of dog behavior, and is best recommended for the reader with a casual interest in the subject.

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Summary: Barks & Growls Explained.
Review: When Fate put a beautiful puppy on my lap I was delighted and at the same time worried by my bottomless ignorance on "dog care".
So I started a research on books addressing this issue. I found many useful ones and profited from them.

Mr. Morris' "Dogwatching" is very special. It is not a traditional "How to take care of your Dog"; it's constructed as a series of questions & answers including many different topics that neophytes are willing to discover.
Some are serious as "How often do dogs feed?", "Why dogs pant so much?", "At what rate do puppies develop?" or "How does a bitch deal with her newborn puppies?"
Some focus on rather comic issues, but not less important for will be "dog fathers" as "Why do puppies chew slippers?" or "Why do dogs try to sleep on their owners' bed?"
Lots of miscellaneous items are discussed in this very short and entertaining book.
It really gave me an overall picture of the "hows" and "whys" of canine mind and eased my apprehensions.

I recommend this book to anyone who's going to raise a puppy. It's also a fun reading for any pet lover or general public.
Reviewed by Max Yofre.