Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

Winner of a 2007 Audie as one of the best books of 2007!

For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation-a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of emotions in people and dogs. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Like the Other End of the Leash, this book is a combination of science, stories and practical advice that can improve the relationship between dogs and people all over the world.

285 pages

Author: Patricia B McConnell, Ph.D.

"Brilliant!... a perfect balance of science and soul."

Dr. Marty Becker, resident vet on Good Morning America

"The kind of book you can't put down, and that you want to read out loud to your friends."

Trish King, author of Parenting Your Dog

"[this book] will make you think -- but it will also touch your heart."

Associate Press