This book is a must for any dog owner. Ms. Mcconnell writes the way she talks (I've heard her radio show for many years); clearly, with a great sense of humor and loaded with helpful hints. She explains how dogs think and compares it to how humans think. She shows where we miscommunicate with our pets and in that way also shows us how to communicate better so our pets can do what we really want them too. I highly recommend this book.