This book offers a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs: it sheds light on our behavior in comparison to that of dogs. As a doctor of zoology, animal behavior therapist, and dog trainer with over twenty years of practical experience, Patricia McConnell humorously views us humans as an interesting species of mammals. Well-founded yet highly entertaining, she describes how we behave in the presence of dogs, how dogs might interpret or misunderstand our behavior, and how we can best interact with our four-legged friends to bring out the best in them. Start viewing dog behavior from a dog's perspective, and you will understand why much of what appears to be disobedience from your dog is simply a big misunderstanding. After all, we are primates, and dogs are canines – and thus, we speak different languages.