Orem Library

Provides answers to questions about canine behavior, including "Why do some dogs chase their tails?" and "Do dogs have a sixth sense?"

The author describes how his world--and that of his two other canine companions--was transformed by the arrival of Devon, a high-strung border collie, and how the individual members of the household adapted to one another.

Long before the Dog Whisperer, anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas revealed to readers the nature of pack dynamics, leading to a completely new understanding of dogs, their personalities, and their desires. Based on thirty years of living with and observing dogs, The Hidden Life of Dogs asks one question: What do dogs want? To find out, we must meet the pack. First there is Misha, a husky Thomas followed on her daily rounds of more than 130 square...

"Having a dog is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what dogs need, like a collar and leash, fresh food and water, and exercise" --

Presents general information about dogs and why they exhibit such behaviors as obedience, barking, growling, and tail wagging, with informative segments on the characteristics of specific breeds.