On Talking Terms With Dogs by Turid Rugaas (2005, Paperback)

Turid Rugaas is a Scandinavian trainer and behaviorist with an amazing ability to truly observe canines and learn how to interact with them in ways that the dogs innately understand. "On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals" has become a classic in the world of positive reinforcement dog training, and is a book every dog owner should have on the shelf. Be sure, however, that it doesn't stay on the shelf, for the information in this book will make you a better dog owner, and make your dog a happier pet.

Rugaas goes over the basics behind how dogs communicate calming signals to one another, and then not only takes you through many of these signals, but gives examples of how we humans can use canine body language to our own advantage in communicating to our dogs.

It's said that every good relationship is based on clear communication. What dog lover wouldn't want to improve their relationship with their canine friend? You can't go wrong with this book.

For anyone interested in improving their understanding of their dog and how to deal with their stress this is a really good book. It will not teach you how to train them but working with other resources and the information gained in this book will make you a better trainer.

It has already in a short time allowed me to begin to reduce the reactiveness of dogs that we pass daily on our walks. Dogs that previously barked and threw themselves at the fence when we walked past now hardly react at all when I approach with my two dogs. All simply from body language and using the calming signals from the book.

In combination with the Turid Rugaas video Calming Signals it is a very usefull book.

Excellent book.
Ms. Rugaas knows dog language and she makes it easy for us to understand it as well with this book.
A must have for any dog owner.

The book is very helpful. I wish it was more descriptive but the pictures do help. I would recommend this book for someone who is looking for the basics on their animal.