E-BOOK Barking: The Sound of Language by Turid Rugaas

Barking is more than just noise. Barking is natural; almost all dogs bark. It is one of the many ways dogs communicate with each other, as well as with humans. In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine “calming signals,” turns her attention to understanding and managing barking behavior. Think of barking as your dog’s language. By learning to identify what your dog is expressing when he barks, you can take steps to minimize the negative effects of barking. You will learn: How to utilize knowledge of canine body language to help you communicate with your dog before barking gets out of hand Barking characteristics of different breeds and groups of dogs How to recognize six types of barking and their causes Step-by-step training methods to solve barking problems Canine experts endorse Barking: The Sound of a Language: "Barking will really help people be realistic and logical about the barking dog instead of frustrated and angry. Turid