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Clever Dog
- The Secrets Your Dog Wants You to Know
- Narrated by: Jane Arnfield
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Man is not ape. Dog is not wolf.
From startling facts about its origins, to the fundamental reasons behind dog and man’s unbreakable attachment, Clever Dog: The Secrets Your Dog Wants You to Know explores the myths that so many pet owners have been led to believe – and forms conclusions as to how our future relationship with the dog needs to change in order to survive, and thrive.
With her unique understanding of the secret language of dogs and her belief that all dogs are ‘clever dogs’, Sarah uses amusing anecdote and useful case histories to discover the mysteries of dog behaviour and show us a way of communicating with the four-legged friend who shares our hearts and homes.
Dog lovers can look at their best friends in a new light and create the perfect bond. As a world-leading expert in canine psychology, and often acknowledged as the ‘trainer’s trainer’, Sarah Whitehead shares her unique understanding of dogs in Clever Dog. With sections on Life, Love, Health and Happiness, this is a book about how we can become a harmonious team with our best friend. Here at last are the secrets your dog wants you to know.
With fascinating case studies and expert practical advice, Clever Dog is much more than a guidebook – it is the book your dog would want you to buy.
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- Jacqueline C.
- 25-05-21
very good!
lots of information from puppyhood right to adult. Sarah goes through some cases she has experienced and explains how she trained each dog. from separation anxiety to wall staring and barking !!! loved it. very well written i could visualize everything she said.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-20
Thank Dog for Sarah!
As a fellow trainee behaviourist, I'm always keen to read and learn as much as I can to help with my day to day role. Sarah's delivery is funny, to the point, relatable and this book has made my go to shelf thanks to my mentor's recommendation. Thank you for taking the time to educate our profession and fellow owners in canine lingo! A must read for any new owner and the experienced owner alike!
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- nadia marzocco
- 26-04-16
fabulous. inspiring.
well researched, written and read. full of case study examples dog owners can relate to supported by theory. a read for (potential) dog friends. a must.
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- S M GOULD
- 03-12-18
an amazing guide to how our dogs think
I loved this book, learning about dogs behaviours and how they learn told through great story telling.
I really want to learn more after this book.
Sarah Whitehead is a truly great teacher
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- jillian grant
- 30-08-16
An enlightening way to learn how dogs tick.
Would you listen to Clever Dog again? Why?
I doubt it as I'm not a dog lover but maybe if I was with a friend who wanted to listen to it, then I would.
What other book might you compare Clever Dog to, and why?
None.
Have you listened to any of Jane Arnfield’s other performances? How does this one compare?
no.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I became quite angry early on in the book when, in the first case study, the dog was misunderstood and mistreated by trainers who didn't have the same skills or aptitude as sarah.
Any additional comments?
Even though I'm not a dog lover, I was still interested in this book. I really liked the way concepts were presented with real case studies and could reason why sarah came up with her various strategies in trying to help both dog and owner. I thought Jane arnfield read this extremely well indeed.
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- M. S.
- 25-06-17
Too much personal opinion, not enough problems for the average
The book is all about the extreme cases the author has dealt with. It is filled with clients on the verge of tears of gratitude. It is also filled with canines that do things the author has never seen, let alone the reader. Don't listen to this thinking you will get advice for your unruly canine. While the author does add lists with advice for the rest of us, it's done in an unexplained rapid fire fashion. I was particularly rubbed the wrong way by her inclusion of personal opinions with zero scientific basis or even justification. Personal opinions that can be downright dangerous to small dogs and dogs not living in a tempered climate I may add. Talking of scientific basis: there is none. Studies are from sixty years ago and conclusions and generalisations drawn from them are painful. Overall, if you are searching for entertainment this might be for you. If you are searching for education, try elsewhere.
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- PETER DAVISON
- 09-05-15
unfounded nervous anticipation
I needed information to help with our 2 new labrador boys. wasn't sure if it was more preaching but I was very pleasantly surprised. informative and entertaining
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- 13-07-17
What a good book.
Quite different to training books I've seen, but makes much more sense why dogs do what they do and how to make your dog a happy dog.
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- Dee
- 17-03-15
Brilliant insight for dog owners
Sarah Whitehead had been recommended by our puppy training tutor and she did not disappoint.
Most memorable chapter was when she identified a food allergy was the cause of the problem not a jealous pet.
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- D.M.
- 24-03-18
Great listen
This is one of the books recommended to read for a course I’m preparing to take. I use both the kindle version and audible as I like to both listen & read. The narrator has a very pleasant easy to listen to voice and the information in the book is fantastic for all dog owners. It’s simple to understand, using caring rewarding methods for dog training and also helps how to understand dogs from their language.
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