Great book for new dog owners or those looking to getting a dog or really anyone who wants to know a bit more about their dog and the things they do. I liked the illustrations and variety of topics covered.

What's my dog thinking? Excellent question. One I asked myself often during the 13 1/2 life span of Teddy, our puggle who passed away two years ago, and almost constantly over the last six months as we raise our new puggle puppy, Charlie.

Why does Charlie dig and bury his treats? Why does he zoom like a maniac? Why does he eat grass, hump other dogs, sniff "absolutely" everything? And most of all, why does he keep jumping up on people? Well, because they have treats -- I already knew the answer to that one. But how do I get him to stop?

Hannah Malloy asks and most importantly answers these and myriad other questions about dog behavior and what to do about it. And she does it in a layout that is highly appealing -- one question across a two page spread, nicely illustrated, laying out the question, the answer to what is my dog thinking, and what should I do about it in the short and long term.

Other segments are thrown in as well, like how to choose a puppy and what to do when you bring him home, how dogs greet each other or chase prey, etc. Not every section or question is going to be relevant to your experience -- Charlie for example loves people, children and other dogs and socializes well, so those chapters didn't speak to me directly (but I read them in order to write this review).

What I love about Malloy's answers is that she embraces unconventional answers -- not unconventional from a canine behavioral point of view, but unconventional from an owner's anthropomorphic tendencies (for example, the answer to why does my dog smile is, he doesn't, that's us personifying what may very well be an aggressive baring of teeth).

There are a couple of touchstones that convince me of Malloy's expertise, a couple of things I already knew, like the smile question, and dogs eating grass because they crave chlorophyll, and dogs being able to tell time because of their amazing sense of smell. That made me trust her in all the areas where I didn't know the answers in advance.

This book is not meant strictly as a training guide. Nor did it fully satisfy my desire for a scientific exploration of how dogs think (partly, not fully). But it is fun and informative in both of those areas, easy to read and reference (I pulled it out several times in the dog park to help other people understand their dogs), and well worth any dog lover's time and investment.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This rave review is completely honest.

A fun and interesting read, breaking down the body language and reasons why a dog does certain things. Viewed online though, and slow to turn pages at times. Would probably work best as a physical copy. Too bad though, enjoyable and learned a lot. Would highly recommend.

This is a very easy-to-read book that is rich in information on dog behavior and care. The illustrations are beautiful! This is a great read (and gift idea) for those with a new dog and anyone motivated to have a better relationship with their dog.

Thank you, DK and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!

Interesting book about dogs with lots of labeled illustrations. This would be a nice book for beginner dog owners or those considering buying a dog.

What’s My Dog Thinking covers topics such as barking, walking, treats, biting, aggression, playing, and some information about breeds. It shares tips using illustrations of the various body parts and body language of dogs.

This is probably not a the book for you if you need detailed training guidance or in depth research about dog breeds. But a fun, easy read for anyone looking for an overview on a variety of dog behaviors.

As fluent in dog as I considered myself before, I learned so much from this gorgeous volume. This is a wonderfully useful book for anyone trying to get to know dogs better. The author is a behavior specialist and she answers specific questions that will seem familiar to dog people everywhere. Her insight is deep and her advice useful. I’ve used similar techniques in the past, but I started to tweak them after reading this and I’m happy to report that they worked on my Aussie, Max. I am already using some new tricks that I learned in this book. Even if the book includes photographs, they aren’t really needed, since the illustrations by Mark Scheibmayr show everything that the author is trying to explain. I recognized all the boys I’ve had throughout my life in all of them and now, thanks to Hannah Molloy I will be able to read them much better. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/DK!

I wanted to read this book because, as the mom of a Maltese, I often really wonder what he's thinking. I read this book in one sitting. It is beautifully illustrated and doesn't overwhelm the reader with information. It would be a perfect gift for someone who's just adopted or gotten a new puppy or dog. I learned some new things that I will be trying with my own dog. Definitely a purchase for my library and I recommend to anyone who has a dog in the house.

This is a PDF file. There was no indication that it was a PDF file. I read only .mobi books, so will not be reading this one.