Why Does My Dog Act That Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality

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"For years even scientists mistakenly believed that dogs were simply domesticated wolves. But recent discoveries have demonstrated that dogs are actually much more complex than their wild cousins--their ability to adapt to a man-made world is far more flexible and their personalities are far more diverse. Using findings from scientific experiments by dog breeders and the domestication of foxes and wolves Coren re-creates the story of how dogs evolved into the myriad forms and breeds we love today. With specific information on which breeds were bred to become more dominant affectionate cooperative or even dangerous this practical surprising book can help you to select a new companion or simply to understand your old friend better. Coren also presents a simple fun test you can administer to your own dog to get a detailed picture of his personality. You too can train your pet to become a friendly calm confident "bomb-proof" dog.--From publisher description."--From source other than the Libraryof CongressDraws on recent scientific discoveries to analyze canine character in a reference that explains how to assess a dogs specific traits and promote desirable behavior.