I would recommend this to anyone preparing to add a dog to the family or to anyone with their first dog or to anyone just curious about dogs. Author explains how the dog experiences the world and its owner's behaviour through its five senses, and what it understands, Comments on what is known and unknown about dog cognition.

Gives basic advice on socialization of young dogs. Recommends how to respond to 'undesirable' dog behaviours with understanding and consistency. Points out how different breeds exhibit more of some dog behaviours than others. Reviews the needs of the aging dog. Draws attention to signs of ill health.

Text laid out attractively and clearly to reinforce the important points. Illustrated with delightful and highly professional closeup photos of dogs, carefully chosen to truly illustrate the author's messages.

This book works both as an enjoyable one time read for the general reader and a manual for the dog owner Book suitable both for adults and for older children and teenagers. ( )