Your Dog Is Your Mirror: The Emotional Capacity of Our Dogs and Ourselves

She thought it was very informative and liked the information.

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.

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.

good read, good price

I was so excited to get this and read it. I'm normally a voracious reader and LOVE all things canine BUT, am having a really hard time getting into this. Thought maybe it was just a dry and somewhat confusing introduction but no, that carries thru the book as well. Rather like reading the same paragraph re-written and slightly changed with a different human/canine team each time. Largely anecdotal which is fine, but it's not even interesting anecdotal. Not sure I'll be able to finish it. I keep on trying, looking for something interesting to save this book, but so far (on ch. 3) nothing. Very disappointing.

Highly recommend

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.

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.

it's one thing to understand dog behaviour, this approach delves into the emotions and connections between the dog and it's human companions. another way to understanding in depth dog behaviour.

Livre très intéressant sur le chien, qui vient creuser un peu plus sur les rapports homme-animal.

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.

Commande bien reçue dans les délais mais 9€ de douane. Première fois que ça arrive pour nous sur amazon. Mais décevant car pas prévu.

I bought it for my friend as a birthday gift. I bought kindle version. I’m 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.