How to Speak Dog

A Guide to Decoding Dog Language

By Gary Weitzman, DMV, MPH, CAWA

Paperback

Published on Sep 10, 2013 | 176 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Do you speak dog? How to Speak Dog is a fun, informative, and photographically driven book that helps kids understand what their dog is trying to tell them through body language and behavior. Super-engaging dog photography, along with National Geographic Kids’ signature bold and bouncy design, helps illustrate the key canine concepts. Quick-hit tip boxes, fun facts about mankind’s best friends, and informative sidebars from the experts enliven the text. Readers young and old will respond to the irresistible call of the canine in this delightful book that will warm hearts and wag tails everywhere—a must-have in every home where pups are looking for love and understanding.

Winner of the 2014 Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Children’s Book Award

“This book is geared toward kids but is fun for dog lovers of all ages.” –Have Sippy Will Travel blog

ISBN 9781426313738 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 176
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 810L | Fountas/Pinnell: R

ISBN 9781426315596 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 176
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 810L | Fountas/Pinnell: R

Gary Weitzman, DMV, MPH, CAWA

DR. GARY WEITZMAN is a veterinarian and president of the San Diego Humane Society, former CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League, and former host of public radio’s Animal House. His other books include National Geographic Kids How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language, National Geographic Kids How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language, National Geographic Kids Dog Breed Guide, and National Geographic Kids Cat Breed Guide.

TRACEY WEST has written more than 300 books for children. Her 15-year-old cat, Katie, has been by her side as she wrote most of them. Tracey and Katie tested out many of the activities in this book together—and learned that it’s possible to teach an old cat some new tricks.