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 Author Name: Suzanne Clothier
Title: BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY: DEEPENING OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH DOGS
Binding: Hardcover
Type: BOOK
Publisher: TIME WARNER/LITTLE BROWN & CO
ISBN Number: 0446525936 / 9780446525930
Seller ID: 1030350
Not a training book full of stale do's & don'ts, but a beautifully written exploration of the ways in which humans can establish a better rapport with their dogs. Better solutions involving improved communication, respect & trust. Profound as it is practical; challenges readers to reexamine their own attitudes, & in doing so, discover the joy inherent in a genuine partnership. 6x9 inches, 320 pgs.
'For anyone who has ever dreamed of being able to really talk to their dogs-and "hear" what they have to say... Definitely not a training book full of stale do's and don'ts, but a beautifully written exploration of the ways in which humans can establish a better rapport with their dogs. Positing that owners' relationships with their canine companions have the power to make them more human--and humane--the author examines the way owner/dog relationships go wrong, and how owners can make them right. While offering new insight into the causes of such "problems" as pulling on the lead and running away, the author also shares better solutions involving improved communication, respect and trust. Profound as it is practical, the book challenges readers to reexamine their own attitudes, and in doing so, discover the joy inherent in a genuine partnership. Ultimately, owners will never look at dogs--or themselves--in the same way again.
Akin to Monty Roberts's The Man Who Listens to Horses and going light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs or any training manual, Suzanne Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with dogs...and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs, this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons about our animals-and ourselves.
You will discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs at odds with us and our very human world. Clothier's unparalleled insights into aggression in dogs can help prevent a tragedy, including the unnecessary destruction of a pet.
In these pages, you will meet unforgettable dogs who will capture, and perhaps break, your heart. There is Badger'handsome, curious, and perhaps dangerous. Can his threatening behavior be changed' Though doomed by a congenital heart murmur, the winsome pup McKinley offers an unforgettable lesson in living. Then aging Vali brings us to the moment that all dog owners must someday face: the loss of a devoted companion. But what this old dog teaches us in her last days may change you forever.
As in no other "dog book" or training manual, in BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY an extraordinary woman shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dog you love.
REVIEWS:
"All dog lovers will want to read this book."
-Jane Goodall,
New York Times' bestselling author of Reason for Hope.
In a literary landscape littered with books about dogs, [this book] stands out. It is joyful, touching, informative, humane, and wise. Ms. Clothier truly understands dogs and knows how to speak their language."
-Clinton Sanders, Ph.D., author of Understanding Dogs: Living and Working with Canine Companions and coauthor of Regarding Animals
"If dogs could pray, they would ask that people read this thoughtful and warmhearted book....Suzanne Clothier demonstrates that empathy, respect (and a little wry humor) can unleash the untapped potential of the human-canine bond."
-Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of The Souls of Animals
"Down-to-earth and easy to read'a memorable tribute to the grace, spirit, and soul of our co-pilots through life."
-Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., author of Strolling with Our Kin and Minding Animals: Science, Nature, and Heart
"Fully delivers on its promise to deepen the relationship between humans and dogs'.It is impossible to read this book about dogs and not learn some surprising and provocative things about yourself. I can't recommend this book highly enough'.A must read."
-Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers and Healers
"At long last, we have an accurate analysis of the mind and motives of our best friend, the dog....This absolutely delightful book has my highest recommendation. Read [this book] and learn how to read your dog."
-Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MCRVS, host of the British television series Dogs with Dunbar, and founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
"[This book] isn't about training dogs to understand people'it's about training people to understand dogs....[It] will help you to succeed in having a deeper relationship with your best friend with four legs."
-Steve Dale, Chicago Tribune syndicated columnist of "My Pet World" and host of Pet Central, WGN Radio and "Animal Planet Radio"
"Riveting. Clothier's book has depth, wisdom, good humor, and challenging insights'.Learn from this wonderful work."
-Marylee Nitschke, Ph.D., animal behavior therapist and professor of psychology, Linfield College,
"Storytelling magic'.Every pet owner, and everyone considering getting a dog, needs to read this book."
-William E. Campbell, cofounder of the American Society of Veterinary Ethology and author of Better Behavior in Dogs
"A rarity'a training manual that honors the spiritual dimension. Clothier writes with wit, insight, and imagination on a subject long dominated by the behavioristic model. Two paws up!"
-Helen Weaver, author of The Daisy Sutra: Conversations with My Dog
"Clothier has the rare gift of looking at the world from the dogs' point of view'.A book full of compassion and love for our animal companions with whom we share this world."
-Erich Klinghammer, Ph.D., Eckhard Hess Institute of Ethology, Wolf Park/NAWF
"It is truly a pleasure to read a book about the human/animal bond which treats the dog as a member of a spiritual race'.Well done!"
-Martin Goldstein, DVM, holistic veterinarian and author of The Nature of Animal Healing
"A book you can read several times and each time still uncover something else, discover a subtle message from animal to human, find a single sentence that strikes a new awareness, read an ending that makes you cry'.If dogs could write, they'd probably write books like this one."
-Terry Ryan, president of Legacy Canine Behavior & Training, Inc., internationally respected trainer, author and workshop presenter, and author of Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Suzanne Clothier, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, gently guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, seven dogs, and other animals.
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