Animals communicate with us constantly--and misunderstanding can have dire consequences. A dog wagging his tail means he’s friendly so you can pet him…right or wrong? He licks his lips to say--what? Every dog wants to be dominant, correct? Alpha-rolling a dog shows you’re the boss--true or false? Misunderstandings can mean a damaged relationship or worse. What do those doggy signals really mean? Join Barbara Handelman as she describes her stunning new book, CANINE BEHAVIOR, A PHOTO ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK, and debunks some common misconceptions about what your dog is telling you. 

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