Includes bibliographical references (p. 173) and index.

Meet Dr. Gary, veterinarian and dog expert -- For your safety -- What is a dog? -- Dog family barkfest -- Dog talk quiz -- Body talk -- Tugging on the leash -- The full-body shake -- Paw on your knee -- Lying belly-up -- Wiggles away from you -- Freezing in place -- The play-bow -- One paw raised -- Pointing -- Bristling -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Red Rover, Red Rover, send my pup over! -- Read my face -- The begging stare -- The challenge stare -- Ears erect and teeth bared -- Pricked ears -- The submissive grin -- Friendly pinned-back ears -- Yawning -- Licking your face -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Time to put that butt on the ground! -- The nose knows -- Butt-sniffing -- Gossip hounds -- Sniffing between your legs -- Rolling in the stink -- Professional sniffers -- Piddling on your feet -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Sniff, sniff ... I've got the scent! -- Telling Tails -- The Showy Tail -- The stiff, high tail -- The crooked tail -- The scared wag -- The tucked tail -- The straight tail -- The happy wag -- Training tips: Simon says stay right there! -- Hound sounds -- Rapid barking -- Stutter bark -- Slow barking -- Howling -- Baying -- Growling -- Whining -- Whimpering -- Panting -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Sounding off -- Trouble talk -- Ear scratching -- Tail chasing -- Jumping up on people -- Chewing the woodwork -- Peeing in the house -- Eating grass -- Butt-scooting -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Yike! That's one loud bark! -- Doggie demeanors -- Calm and relaxed -- Confident -- Friendly -- Anxious -- Alert -- Scared -- Playful and happy -- Threatened -- Aggressive -- Shamed and submissive -- Curious and excited -- What is this dog saying? -- Training tips: Understanding pet-iquette -- Meet and greet -- People (heart) dogs: An ages-old love affair -- Big & little dogs (even dogs that have no hair!) -- Puppy keepsakes you can make -- Paws, look, & listen quiz.

A guide about how to understand a dog's body language and behavior illustrates such key concepts as barking, howling, panting, bared teeth, and wagging tail --