Understanding your dog for dummies

This is the fun and easy way to get inside a dog's head and handle problem behaviors.

A quarter of U.S. households own a dog, but many of these pooches have problems, ranging from obsessive barking to aggression.

This easy-to-understand guide helps owners understand what makes Fido tick and how to fix problem behaviors using practical, positive methods.

The book covers doggie communication (body language, barks, growls, and whimpers), pack behavior, differences between breeds, canine IQ, and fears and phobias, providing fascinating insights into dogs' emotional lives and drives.

Stanley Coren, PhD (Vancouver, BC, Canada), a world-renowned expert on dog behavior, is the author of "How Dogs Think" (0-7432-2232-6) and "How to Speak Dog" (0-7432-0297-X).

Sara Hodgson (Bedford, NY) is a renowned dog trainer and the author of "DogPerfect" (0-7645-2499-2), "Puppies For Dummies" (0-7645-5255-4), and "Teach Yourself Visually Dog Training", among other dog books.