The Other End of the Leash

Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

By: Patricia McConnell PhD

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.

After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.

The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you'll understand why much of what appears to be doggy disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn:

• How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask
• Why "getting dominance" over your dog is a bad idea
• Why "rough and tumble primate play" can lead to trouble - and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble
• How dogs and humans share personality types - and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than "alpha-wannabes!"

In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.

©2002 Patricia B. McConnell (P)2016 Audiobooks.com Publishing

I couldn’t love this book more

I just adore this book in every single way. Such a beautiful story of the authors life loving dogs. It’s interesting and helpful. It helps the world most confusing species, (her words not mine) understand dogs better. Although it’s not a dog training book, I recommend it as one to my clients.

Says "woof" instead of "wolf"

Fifteen words for this review. That was five, now there are twelve. Now fourteen. Done.

outstanding memoir

This book exceeded all of my expectations. It's way more than just a book about a dog. The author's personal journey as recounted here has me recommending this book again and again. By far the best memoir I've read in ages.

CANNOT WAIT TO READ IT AGAIN

I am not much of a reader so I purchased the audiobook. I will be going back to purchase the paperback. Couldn't wait to finish this book so I could start it again!

Empathize with your dog

I bought this book to help my family empathize more with our dog and it did exactly that.

Captivating, honest book, must listen/read

This was the book I tried Audible with and I'm glad I did. The narration was just as good as the book. It opened my eyes to things I have never considered about us and our behaviour and relationship to dogs. The way Patricia expresses herself is so captivating I could not wait to continue listening. Honest, inspiring and full of love. It gave me chills at times, it's that good!

Excellent content!

I appreciate the stories and wisdom shared throughout the book. Great reminders for myself and information I can share with others

Very well said...

I loved this book. This is a very fun book. I highly recomend this book to everyone.

Outstanding

Yes, outstanding and helpfully insightful! Hopefully I will be a better human partner now to my Jacksen.

Excellent book

I loved this book, I found it informative, funny and I even cried. I recommend it to anyone who shares their life with dogs, regardless of your intent to train.