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Modern Dog'S Life

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Modern Dog's Life by Paul McGreevy explores the lives of dogs in today's world, blending science, anecdotes, and cultural insights. It delves into how modern living affects canine companions, offering a comprehensive look at their behaviour and relationships with humans. The book suits those interested in understanding dogs through the lens of travel and adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the adventurous lives of modern dogs and how travel influences their experiences and bonds with humans. It offers insights into the dynamic, globe-trotting lifestyle shared between dogs and their owners, blending travel with heartwarming tales of canine companionship.

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A Modern Dog's Life offers a new approach to owning and training a dog. The book explores the challenges faced by modern dogs (and their owners) while exploring what motivates dogs, how to train them effectively, and how to meet their needs for fun and exercise. It will appeal to every dog owner, vet, trainer or breeder.

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Written with clarity and humour, A Modern Dog's Life offers a new approach to owning and training a dog. It draws on the latest research on dog behaviour and the author's expertise as a vet and animal behaviourist to explain why dogs behave the way they do.

The book explores the challenges faced by modern dogs (and their owners) while exploring what motivates dogs, how to train them effectively, and how to meet their needs for fun and exercise. It will appeal to every dog owner, vet, trainer or breeder genuinely interested in dogs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742231051

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Paul McGreevy is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science and author of several books on animal behaviour. His pioneering work has attracted many awards including the British Society for Animal Science RSPCA Award for Innovative Developments in Animal Welfare, the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Award and Universities Federation for Animal Welfare Companion Animal Welfare Award.

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