Dogs in Translation
A Unique Journey of Observation and Discovery
Katja Krauss and Gabi Maue
This landmark publication takes the study of dogs as sentient beings to a whole new level.
Two of Europe’s leading behaviourists, Katja Krauss and Gabi Maue, have spent years as observers, witnessing situations and interactions to build their knowledge of canine behaviour. They have then spent over a decade collating a library of photographs which demonstrate the myriad ways in which dogs indicate their mood and intentions. The result is an extraordinary pictorial journey through the emotional world of the dog, illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, all expertly analysed.
Dogs In Translation provides us with stunning insights into the way dogs communicate and how they express their feelings but, more importantly, it gives us the means to understand, help and support our dogs as never before.
PRAISE FOR DOGS IN TRANSLATION
“Rarely does a book come along that sets a new paradigm in the dog world. This is such a book.”
Linda Tellington-Jones
“This book is an accomplishment to celebrate, refining as it will our abilities to observe subtle but important visual signals from our dogs. If you’re serious about canine behavior, put this on your ‘must have’ list!”
Patricia McConnell
“Dogs in Translation changes the game from the traditional human-to-dog monologue to human-with-dog dialogue style of communication that marks the modern, compassionate trainer. With due consideration to breed and circumstances, this book is a stunningly comprehensive pictorial and narrative reference of what dog behavior can mean to those caregivers who are ready to listen.”
Susan G. Friedman
“I cannot imagine how much work went into producing this beautifully photographed comprehensive guide to canine body language. Going far beyond most books on the subject, Dogs in Translation not only breaks body language down into its separate parts (ears, nose tail, etc.), but features many photos of dogs displaying the signaling around other dogs. As a trainer, I believe the dog-dog interaction photos will be especially helpful for owners. Here too the minutiae of body language can be seen, with descriptions such as “slightly annoyed but still relaxed”. Useful too are photos of the same dog but with different expressions. The authors also cover stress signals and warning signals, which are crucial for owners to recognize. Kudos to the authors for this beautiful, thoughtful, well laid out guide.
Nicole Wilde,
“This book is the most detailed, well laid out and thoughtful book I’ve seen on the topic of dog body language. Taking a “head to tail” look at the dog, missing nothing, you will be captivated by the sheer nuance that our furry companions offer to both us and each other via body language. The photographs are extremely well done with close ups to help you refine your skills of observation. I strongly recommend this book to both pet owners and professionals alike if you’d like to expand your knowledge in this area.
Denise Fenzi
468 pages 1300 photographs
