Communicating with and understanding dogs builds trusting relationships, and relieves frustration and improves lives on both ends of the leash. Apart from simply reading canine body language, this book explores the juncture between hearts and minds where true understanding begins. It takes a light-hearted, yet earnest approach to exploring how to connect with dogs. Each chapter features amusing, thought-provoking anecdotes and illustrations that show us how dogs are our teachers, and how, by connecting with them, we learn how to connect with ourselves. This book helps us find the intersection between the academic and the spiritual for better communication with dogs. It's about having an effective two-way conversation; it shows us how to talk with our dogs instead of talking at them. The intuitive side of communicating with canines in conjunction with the intellectual side is also investigated: in this space, we build trust, respect, and better relationships, and human and canine lives are enriched. Come walk with us on our journey.

About the Author
Pat Blocker, CPDT-KA, owner of Peaceful Paws Dog Training is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 20 years' experience. Peaceful Paws specialises in resolving canine behaviour issues. Pat's passion is to help improve dogs' lives by enhancing the human/canine relationship. She does so through education and force-free training, with emphasis on opening the lines of communication between humans and dogs. Pat offers lectures and is a contributing feature writer for local dog magazines and community newsletters. She is the author of "Taking the Lead without Jerking the Leash, and The Art of Mindful Dog Training."

Reviews
I have never been a `take control, show them who's boss' type of dog owner, in fact I know I am privileged to own the dogs I have and have had in the past ... Therefore this Hubble and Hattie paperback basically said everything I believe in and I truly hope it will influence many more to feel the same. Dog Training Weekly ---It is a fantastic read for any pet dog owner, trainer, animal communicator, in fact anyone with an interest in dogs and psychology. - APDT UK. An expertly organised and presented compendium of practical information and instruction that will prove to be of immense value to anyone having a canine companion. - Midwest Book Review. I'd recommend this book to anyone who has a special connection with their dog, or anyone who wishes they did. - Dogs Monthly. The book is an interesting are on a number of ways of communication with our dogs. I especially enjoyed the quotes supporting Pat's theories throughout the book. - Association of Professional Dog Trainers.



Book Information
ISBN 9781787113053
Author Patricia Blocker
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Hubble&Hattie
Publisher David & Charles