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by Bruce Miller (Author)
Dogs are never silent-they're communicating every moment of every day. Most people simply don't know how to listen.
How to Speak Dog is an engaging, eye-opening guide that teaches readers how to understand what dogs are really saying through body language, movement, facial expressions, and emotional signals. Written in a warm, accessible style and grounded in modern canine science, this book turns everyday dog behavior into a clear, readable language anyone can learn.
From tail wags that don't mean happiness to subtle stress signals humans often miss, How to Speak Dog reveals how dogs express joy, fear, uncertainty, affection, playfulness, and warning-long before they bark or growl. Readers learn how to interpret eyes, ears, posture, movement, and micro-signals, helping prevent misunderstandings and creating safer, calmer, more trusting relationships between dogs and people.
Designed for families, first-time dog owners, experienced owners, and anyone who lives or works with dogs, this book is not a training manual or veterinary guide. Instead, it focuses on communication, awareness, and emotional understanding-skills that improve every interaction with dogs, from daily life at home to public spaces, children's interactions, and multi-dog households.
Highly readable and filled with real-life examples, How to Speak Dog works equally well as a practical reference, an educational resource, or a gift book for dog lovers. Its broad appeal makes it an excellent fit for independent bookstores, national chains, libraries, and educational collections.
Part of The Family Dog Series, How to Speak Dog helps readers of all ages develop a deeper, kinder, and more intuitive understanding of dogs-transforming confusion into clarity and everyday moments into meaningful connection.
