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5 great books for first-time dog owners

I love my dog. I would say he is one of my best friends. I’ve had dogs for more than ten years, but sometimes it feels like we don’t understand each other. I’ve always been curious to understand their world. What do they think about? Why do they do the things they do? If you’re in the same boat, these five books will help you understand your dog better.

Buy Now: What Dogs Want

What Dogs Want: An Illustrated Guide for Happy Dog Care and Training – Mat Ward and Rupert Fawcett

This book is filled with fun illustrations and easy-to-understand text that describes how to care for your dog and how to train them. It also explains how important it is to play with your dog, give them exercise, socialize them, and feed them a healthy diet. This is one of the most beautifully illustrated books about dogs. It is extremely easy to understand and is perfect for first time dog owners. It’s a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about their dog better!

Buy Now: Dogology

Dogology: The Weird and Wonderful Science of Dogs – Stefan Gates

This book is a good read. It’s extremely well-researched and will give you a lot of insight into the wonderful world of dogs. You’ll learn how dogs see and hear the world, how they think, what they want out of their relationships with us, and much more. The book is very easy to read and covers a lot of our doubts about dog behaviour.

Buy Now: Dog Sense

Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet – John Bradshaw

Dog Sense is an engaging, fascinating look at what dogs are thinking and feeling. There are many books about dog behaviour out there, but this one explains how dogs think in a way that will give you a better understanding of your pup.

The author, John Bradshaw, a renowned anthrozoologist, presents his research to understand human-animal interactions and shows us the world from the dog’s perspective. The book teaches us about companionship and living in harmony with our dogs. It gives some fantastic insights about communicating with dogs and is a must read for any dog lover.

Buy Now: Inside of a Dog

Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know – Alexandra Horowitz

If you want a scientific look at how dogs behave, this is the book for you. It was written by Alexandra Horowitz, who has made a career out of being an expert in dog psychology. This book answers several questions that most dog lovers have, and I think Alexandra Horowitz’s answers are thorough. This book beautifully shows how different and unique dogs are.

Buy Now: How Dogs Think

How Dogs Think – Stanley Coren

How Dogs Think is a book by Stanley Coren that talks about how dogs perceive the world. It is one of the best books I’ve read about dog behaviour. The book gives facts about dogs’ bodies and how they act to explain why they act the way they do. The results of his research are really interesting. This book does a lot of research and is great for people who are really interested in how dogs think and behave.

Conclusion

There are so many things to love about dogs, and there is no better way to learn about them than by reading. The books I’ve listed here will help you understand your dog better, whether you want to know what makes them tick or how they think.

Happy Reading!!!

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Hey there, I am Azhar.

I used to be a Dog Hater until 2012 when I had a change of heart. Now, after almost a decade of immersing myself in the world of dogs, I firmly believe in their power to make our lives happier and more fulfilling. This is where I share my experiences and learn from yours.