The Story of Your Dog- A Straightforward Guide to a Complicated Animal by Brandon McMillan

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GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG. Renowned expert dog trainer and bestselling author of Lucky Dog Lessons Brandon McMillan unpacks the unique and often misunderstood 15, 000-year evolutionary history governing a dog's every move. Most dog owners know the truth-their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn't as simple as mastering "sit" and "stay." No matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young or well trained or well-bred, your beloved companion is strongly influenced by his DNA. The result of these genetic distinctions shows up in every inch and action-from the size and shape of a dog's head (and the brain inside it) to the length and curve of his tail, from the texture of her fur to the webbing (or lack of webbing) between her toes. It's in their lung capacity, their tolerance for heat and cold, their appetites for food and exercise, and whether and how they bark. It goes beyond their structure and deep into their psychological profiles. Perhaps you're lucky enough to have a dog with more than a few breeds mixed in, which makes this information all the more crucial to know and understand. In The Story of Your Dog, McMillan breaks down why your.

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    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Product dimension- 5.2" W x 7.9" H x 0.8" D
    • Genre- Pets
    • Publisher- HarperCollins Publishers, Publication date- 04-11-2023
    • Page count- 288
    • ISBN- 9780063040656
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