Written by the bestselling author of The Perfect Puppy, which has sold over 350,000 copies worldwide. The hardback edition of What is my Dog Thinking? has recorded sales of over 300,000. Gets to the very root of the reasons why your dog acts the way he does, helping you to understand his behaviour in a host of different situations and environments.

Gwen Bailey is a leading Animal Behaviourist who spent 15 years as Chairperson of The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. As well as lecturing at national and international conferences, Gwen also runs training courses for staff at animal charities around the world. She is the author of several pet-care titles including the bestselling The Perfect Puppy that has sold over 350,000 copies worldwide. Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

Introduction. Social Animals. Saying hello; The importance of scent; Meeting other dogs; Meeting people; Can we be friends?; Dog talk; Life in a Hierarchy. Who will be top dog?; I'm in charge; OK, you win; Giving in and challenges; Food and Fitness. Chasing; Caught you!; Let me eat you; So much energy; Hunters and scavengers; This is my food; Taking a nap; The Next Generation. May the best dog win; Seeing off rivals; Bringing up babies; Staying Safe. Avoiding a fight; Body language of fear; Strategies for safety; Guarding territory; Safe decisions; Dogs and People. Don't stare; Kind hands; Ticklish spots; Don't touch; Hand signals; Scary hands; Human emotions;