The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read is perfect for new dog owners. I don’t think it will be nearly as much use for those who have already had dogs in the past, or at least those who’ve had more than one. Glazebrook wants to make sure folks realize dogs are like kids - each with their own personalities and that there are no cookie cutter rules that apply to all. Bear in mind, this is not a training manual.
The book starts with the idea of finding the dog that’s right for you. She pushes this point home because too many folks only focus on a dog’s looks. She gives lots of good points about recognizing good vs. bad breeders. She then walks the dog owner through how to properly socialize a dog. She does this for both puppies and older dogs (typically rescues).
Glazebrooke lives in London and she often makes a point of focusing on the specific issues related to city living.
The second part of the book deals with how to interact with your dog to build trust and understanding. Eye contact, sniffing, chewing, body language, play, food, collars/harnesses, safe spaces and interacting with kids are all covered. Negative problems like aggression, fear, separation anxiety and resource guarding are also discussed.
One thing she wisely emphasizes that too many of us fall prey to is walking a dog purely for exercise. A walk is a time to allow them to sniff, to get their fill of sensory exposure; which will wear them out faster than purely walking a few miles. A walk is for them, not a time to see how many steps we can register on our Fitbit. She spends a lot of time on play as well because of the need to mentally stimulate, not just physically tire, your dog. I was impressed by two ideas. The human doesn’t always need “to win”, for example when playing tug of war. And there are multiple ways a dog can enjoy playing with a ball or throw toy that don’t require retrieving.
The book takes the reader through dealing with an aging dog and even the final inevitable decision.
My thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company.

"The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read" by Louise Glazebrook is a wonderful introduction to pet care and owning a dog. The first few chapters of the book explore a dog's unique characteristics and how someone should assess their individual lifestyle to make sure they are ready for a new addition to the family. Louise Glazebrook adds a personal touch to the book due to her countless anecdotes working with families as a professional dog trainer and behaviorist. Later chapters in the book detail how important it is to treat each dog as an individual and understand that different dogs need different activities and have different motivations. The book does a wonderful job of outlining potential activities and to focus on positive reinforcement. Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown and company for providing me with an advance copy of this book for review.

The title of this book pulled me in right away. As someone that has dreamed of owning a dog for the entirety of my life, I was eager to learn some tips and tricks for being a future dog mom. Some of the material was probably old news for experienced dog owners, but I found it really beneficial and ended up taking notes. The information was digestible and doesn't shy away from the realities of adding a canine companion to the family. I appreciated the inclusion of Glazebook's personal experiences with her own dogs and those she worked with as a behaviorist. There was a lot to like about this book, and when the time is right and I'm looking for my own pooch, I'll make sure to pick up a physical copy of this book to refer to.

The perfect book for when you plan on adding a new puppy to your home. So much great information on how to play with your dog, build your dogs confidence and raise a happy dog. You can tell this book was written by a dog behaviorist and not a trainer. Truely focuses on recognizing the signals a dog is giving you and respecting a dogs personality and preferences and not creating a robot who obeys every command. I loved it. Great resource!

Excellent book, especially for new dog owners or people who plan to adopt a rescue or purchase a puppy. Presented in a very readable format. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read/review.

I feel like I already have a great connection with my dog because he is very communicative, but I imagine having read this, I will forge an even better one.

I found “The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read” to be both engaging and helpful. I have been interested in adopting my first puppy for some time, but I am a bit hesitant as I have never had a dog before. This book was unbelievably helpful. There were questions to answer, facts about dogs, and plenty of information about how to raise a healthy and happy dog. This book has so much information and after reading it I feel so much more comfortable with the idea of adopting a dog. While this book was great for me as a dog novice, I believe anyone can learn something from this book even experienced dog owners. I really liked the author’s writing and found it informative yet down-to-earth. I would definitely recommend this book.

THE BOOK YOUR DOG WISHES YOU WOULD READ is a cute title that does an excellent job of describing the book’s material. Author Louise Glazebrook has covered every possible question or concern that humans may have while interacting with dogs. I especially liked the extra focus on rescue dogs; not enough dog books include rescues as a type. This book discusses dog development from early puppyhood to late stage adulthood and the rescue pup is one of those ‘stages.’ The author has filled the book with common sense solutions to everyday issues and offers an array of valuable knowledge for the dedicated dog owner.