Synopsis
Dogs are smarter than most people think! With help from this entertaining book, owners of prize-winning canines, ordinary mongrels, and all other kinds in between can learn how to bring out their pooch's inner genius. The author starts off by describing the mind of a typical dog, focusing on its perceptions, emotions, instincts, and ways in which it learns. He discusses special abilities and traits of specific breeds, and tells how to "decode" a mongrel--that is, figure out the different breeds that produced it. Chapters that follow advise on how to interpret a dog's behavior, how to test a dog's intelligence by confronting it with simple tasks, and how to heighten the intelligence it already possesses. Finally, the author suggests clever tricks and shows how to teach them. They include a nose flip and catch, performed with a dog biscuit; an exercise in simple counting of objects, and several others. Here's how to elevate man's best friend from doggy dunce to canine-Einstein, and have
From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Your dog is smarter than you think.
He can understand commands, has an incredible array of senses, can excel in intelligence tests, and even perform complex tricks. Learn how to assess and develop your petâ  s talents with this fascinating and fun book. Turn your best friend into â  Caneinstein!â ?
Tests and quizzes to see how smart your dog is.
Step-by-step training to heighten his intelligence.
Fun tricks and showy stunts that will make your dog look clever.
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