Through a Dog's Eyes: Understanding Our Dogs by Understanding How They See the World - Hardcover

Jennifer Arnold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 028563903X ISBN 13: 9780285639034

Publisher: Souvenir Press, 2011

Synopsis

A "transformative,"* inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs. Through her unique understanding of dogs' intelligence, sensitivity, and extrasensory skills, Arnold has developed an exemplary training method that is based on kindness and encouragement rather than fear and submission, and her results are extraordinary. To Jennifer Arnold, dogs are neither wolves in need of a pack leader nor babies in need of coddling; rather, they are extremely trusting beings attuned to their owners' needs, and they aim to please. Stories from Arnold's life and the lives of the dogs who were her greatest teachers provide convincing and compelling testimony to her choice teaching method and make "Through a Dog's Eyes" an unforgettable book that will fo

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About the Author

JENNIFER ARNOLD is the founder and executive director of Canine Assistants, a nonprofit organization that trains and provides service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs.

From AudioFile

For those of us who truly believe that dogs are man's best friends, Jennifer Arnold's audiobook cannot be ignored. She narrates the book herself, and keeps the dog-loving listener glued to the earphones with her passion and great respect for canines. Arnold set up a dog charity that retrained unruly dogs and found homes for them--all while juggling the huge bills and debts of her operation, which time after time were settled by nick-of-time donations. Listeners may cry--I certainly did. Arnold's deep love and dedication to dogs is woven throughout every chapter of this audiobook; the listener rides the highs of successes and the inevitable lows of occasional failures--all involving individual dogs the listener comes to know. The fruits of Arnold's works are laid out for all to hear, but do keep your handkerchief nearby--you will certainly need it. B.D.J. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Souvenir Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 028563903X
• ISBN 13: 9780285639034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240