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In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion. The dog doesn’t respond to what the owner thinks, says, or does; it responds to what the owner feels. And in this way, dogs can actually put people back in touch with their own emotions. Behan demonstrates that dogs and humans are connected more profoundly than has ever been imagined; by heart; and that this approach to dog cognition can help us understand many of dogs’ most inscrutable behaviors. This groundbreaking, provocative book opens the door to a whole new understanding between species, and perhaps a whole new understanding of ourselves.
From the Publisher
Publisher : New World Library; First Edition (August 14, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 246 pages
ISBN-10 : 1608680886
ISBN-13 : 978-1608680887
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 8 x 0.56 x 10 inches
4.5
Reviewer: TJW59102
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely fascinating!
Review: This book is challenging, intelligent, heartbreaking, shocking, hope-giving. There is so much implication with very real world application!Some of it is hard to wrap your mind around, some of it perfectly explains things you may have seen or sensed but could not express.I purchased the book on kindle initially but I’m going back to order a hard copy so that I can keep it on hand to refer to. I wish that the author continued the book as a series sharing stories about humans and their dogs. It’s absolutely fantastic work and definitely easily 1 of my favorite books of the year.
Reviewer: Sarah Tyrrell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: IF YOU HAVE A DOG YOU HAVE TO READ THIS
Review: My mind was blown by this book. It helped me understand how to improve communication with my dog and my relationship with her. I read it twice in one week, just to make sure I soaked in all of the information. It also helps explain human behavior in a way I have never come across before.It is written in a style that’s pleasant and easy to read. If you want to better understand your dog and strengthen the bond you already have with them, GET THIS BOOK AND READ IT, THEN READ IT AGAIN. You won’t be disappointed, and you’ll expand your knowledge of how your dog experiences the world.
Reviewer: leticia arroyo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: Very nice boock. Highly recommended if you want to understand more about the dogs
Reviewer: artcart
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hard to understand
Review: I was excited to read this book but had a hard time understanding it. I usually read the whole book since it often comes together 3/4 the way through. I just couldnât get my head around the authors way of writing I guess. I could try and read it again i suppose
Reviewer: Daniel Weeks
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: good read, good price
Review: good read, good price
Reviewer: Joan Woldt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Be open to getting your mind blown
Review: I liked the idea of how your dog knows your heart and behavior in your dog is a reflection of your own conflict. Look at yourself when your dog is behaving strangely to understand what you are projecting.
Reviewer: luceelu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This isn’t a quick read but it is well worth it!
Review: Harvey has been a problem since I adopted him. He is beautiful, playful, smart and for some reason would occasionally attack my very mellow older dog Marco. He also would alert me when Marco would be having an occasional seizure. At obedience classes he was the star of the class but as soon as we walked outside he changed back to mostly doing what he wants. His behavior left me frustrated and confused. I often told him if he didn’t behave he was going to go live somewhere else. The last time he attacked Marco that changed. I realized I could not adopt him out without revealing his behavior so this time I told him that this was his home forever and it was time to get his act together. Then came this book. Just reading the beginning about his first client was so revealing it opened up something inside me. I made the connection with some very deep dark things inside me and Harveys’ actions. I started treating him differently and realized that if his behavior is bothering me I needed to look at myself. Harvey has not hurt Marco since and him and I have deepened our relationship. He still drives me crazy sometimes but I wouldn’t trade him for anything. This is one of the most important books I own.
Reviewer: Lauren
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nonsense.
Review: I was so excited when I ordered this book. It sounded intriguing to think your dog is a reflection of you, but this book makes no sense. I have 2 dogs. They have completely different personalities. If theyâre reacting to your emotions/feelings they should behave similar. This book sounds like a guy who is trying to psychoanalyze dogâs minds while also claiming they donât actually have any thoughts or emotions of their own. Which as dog owners, we all know is not true.
Reviewer: Denise
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Although his prose at times is very difficult to understand I really enjoyed his take on dogs. So much rings true to me after 50 years of living with dogs and 9 working with behaviour problem pups.
Reviewer: Ene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I was very drawn to this book as a dog owner who has been of the opinion for some time that dogs behaviour is strongly related to how owners feel. I found it absolutely fascinating and it has helped me really think about how I relate to my two beloved pets. Really useful, really informative and a book I would highly recommend.
Reviewer: Ella
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought it for my friend as a birthday gift. I bought kindle version. Iâm happy that it is available. I love paper books but this is much better for environment. She was happy about this gift as dog lover.
Reviewer: Lynne Webster
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Mind blowing stuff! Keven Behan elucidates a lifetime of his intelligent observations and experiences, in this beautifully composed book. By expounding his, sometimes touching, personal accounts of his life with dogs: He proffers a new, but completely logical model of the evolution of the species of dogs, and how that determines their behaviours. Moreover he questions the wider implications for our long established view of our own human species and our interractions with dogs. The word ‘mirror’ denotes a wide ranging, powerful and thought provoking concept.
Reviewer: PHB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is truly a great book. Not only for dog lovers/owners, but also for others. Really interesting insights into emotions and how they influence our lives and our interactions with others (dog included). Getting a dog would seem to be the best therapy ever, and will save loads of money on therapy ;-)It’s a bit of a long ride until you get to the really interesting stuff, but worth it.
