Canine Communication: The Language of a Species (ebook)

Packed with illustrations, photographs, and detailed explanations, this guide will teach you to decipher dog language with confidence and respect. Whether you're a dog guardian, trainer, or simply someone who loves spending time with dogs, learning to understand their signals is essential. It’s not just about knowing when they’re happy or anxious—it’s about creating a stronger bond built on mutual understanding.

In this book, you’ll discover:

• Why every dog is an individual and how their communication may vary.
• How to read your dog’s stance and movement to tell how they’re feeling.
• Early signs of emotional discomfort or stress in dogs.
• Recognising severe stress and fear in your dog.
• Understanding canine body language and signals during greetings with other dogs.
• How to distinguish between play and conflict.
• The three types of distance dogs use to maintain their sense of security.
• How play is rooted in ancient rituals and how dogs negotiate to keep it fair.
• What aggression looks like in body language.
• How to tell a dog’s intentions through their subtle communication cues.

This comprehensive guide will not only help you understand your own dog’s signals but also the communication of every dog you meet. Learning the language of dogs is a heartening journey that strengthens your connection with them, making your relationship more fair, respectful, and enriching for both you and your dogs.