--- product_id: 2599444 title: "The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs" price: "100.31 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2599444-the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs **Price:** 100.31 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs - **How much does it cost?** 100.31 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2599444-the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”— The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships. Review: excellent - A great read. Informative as well as fun. Ms. McConnell writes in a manner that teaches while she entertains. You get to know her dogs and her life experiences in a way that will help me with my own dogs. Her love for her canines is evident in her writing. Very good book. Review: Understand How to Speak Dog (body) Language - Want to communicate with your dog without buttons 😅 this books teaches us dog body language and how it’s sometimes OPPOSITE of human behavior - mind blown - 🤯 For real dog lovers who want to connect more deeply with their companions and fur friends. Also written with a self aware and humorous edge. Not dry like I expected. Very wet. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,504 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Dog Training (Books) #573 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,324 Reviews | ## Images ![The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811Ln984fnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent *by M***N on January 29, 2026* A great read. Informative as well as fun. Ms. McConnell writes in a manner that teaches while she entertains. You get to know her dogs and her life experiences in a way that will help me with my own dogs. Her love for her canines is evident in her writing. Very good book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand How to Speak Dog (body) Language *by M***E on April 22, 2026* Want to communicate with your dog without buttons 😅 this books teaches us dog body language and how it’s sometimes OPPOSITE of human behavior - mind blown - 🤯 For real dog lovers who want to connect more deeply with their companions and fur friends. Also written with a self aware and humorous edge. Not dry like I expected. Very wet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should be a Pre-Requisite to Dog Ownership and Training *by L***9 on January 5, 2016* I love, love, love this book. I have already purchased copies as gifts for all of my family members who have dogs. This should be required reading for anyone who has a dog, is thinking about owning a dog, or is around friends/family with dogs. Just as I am fascinated about how people interact with each other, I am very curious about the unique relationship between humans and dogs. This book draw's on Dr. McConnell's background in psychology and animal behavior. I believe that her background makes her an authority on the topic of how canines and humans communicate with each other. As other reviewers have noted, this is not a book on how to train your dog. However, I believe that this book should be a pre-requisite to dog training. It provides a foundation on WHY certain methods work and why others are ineffective. There are so many myths floating around about dog training and people love to create sound bites and quick tips out of all of the available information. Context is key. One of the tactics discussed is how to get a dog to go the direction you want it to go. Dogs look in the direction they want to go. Humans tend to prefer to face the dog which is actually perceived by dog as encroachment of their space and typically makes the dog want to back up. While on Christmas vacation, we had a puppy that was insisting on sleeping in Mom's favorite arm chair. Instead of charging up to the dog and speaking at him when I wanted him to get off the chair, I walked up to him, turned away from him, and pointed to the floor. With my body and my hand pointing in the direction I wanted the dog to go, it was like magic! I didn't even have to use my voice to communicate my command. The family was amazed! This is just one example of how understanding what my body language means to a dog enabled me to develop a simple and effective method of communication. I actually liked the author's personal stories about her working dogs and their different personalities. While others may feel these are irrelevant to the overall book, I think they enhance the book. In my opinion, any type of behavior analysis only benefits from more real-life examples. Please get a copy of this book for yourself and for any dog owners you know. Understanding what you are really saying to a dog is the first step in creating effective communication which leads to a more rewarding relationship. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs - Don't Shoot the Dog: The Art of Teaching and Training - The Power of Positive Dog Training --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2599444-the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2599444-the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*