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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- “As new but with remainder mark.”
- Era
- 2000s
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781579548803
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
1579548806
ISBN-13
9781579548803
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30884088
Product Key Features
Book Title
Unlocking the Animal Mind : How Your Pet's Feelings Hold the Key to His Health and Happiness
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Animal & Comparative Psychology, General
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-017570
Reviews
This unusual, well-written, and insightful book explores the role of complex emotions and "human" feelings in animals. McMillan is a veterinarian with a special interest in the mind-body connection. His two primary concepts--the Comfort Zone and the four-part Pet Pleasure Principle--are designed to recognize the underlying feelings and emotions that fuel animal behavior and form the foundation for guiding their well-being. His explanations of feelings go beyond the simple instinct so often attributed as the cause of animal behaviors to prove that animals experience fear, loneliness, joy, grief, anticipation, and boredom. Increasing pleasure, including safety, and decreasing mental and physical discomfort are the goals of any animal, and should be of its owner, too. By using the quality-of-life factors McMillan defines with the help of veteran coauthor Lance, and his three-step program for mental wellness, pet owners will acquire powerful tools for keeping pets happy. Its successful blend of personal stories, lucid explanations, case studies, and specific problem-solving techniques makes this a standout in the crowded field of animal-care manuals. Lauren Roberts, From Booklist This unusual, well-written, and insightful book explores the role of complex emotions and "human" feelings in animals. McMillan is a veterinarian with a special interest in the mind-body connection. His two primary concepts--the Comfort Zone and the four-part Pet Pleasure Principle--are designed to recognize the underlying feelings and emotions that fuel animal behavior and form the foundation for guiding their well-being. His explanations of feelings go beyond the simple instinct so often attributed as the cause of animal behaviors to prove that animals experience fear, loneliness, joy, grief, anticipation, and boredom. Increasing pleasure, including safety, and decreasing mental and physical discomfort are the goals of any animal, and should be of its owner, too. By using the quality-of-life factors McMillan defines with the help of veteran coauthor Lance, and his three-step program for mental wellness, pet owners will acquire powerful tools for keeping pets happy. Its successful blend of personal stories, lucid explanations, case studies, and specific problem-solving techniques makes this a standout in the crowded field of animal-care manuals. Lauren Roberts Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved From Publishers Weekly Unlocking the Animal Mind: How Your Pet's Feelings Hold the Key to His Health and Happiness McMillan, Franklin ISBN: 1-57-954880-6 Rodale Press Paperback $14.95 2004/10 Making the case that feelings-"comfort, pleasure, discomfort, and suffering"-are the only things that matter to pets, veterinarian McMillan demonstrates a variety of ways that pet owners can observe the impact of emotions on their pets' health and use such information to better the quality of their pets' lives. McMillan's conceptual keys to pet behavior are the "Comfort Zone," an animal's mental state in the absence of unpleasant feelings, and the "Pet Pleasure Principle" (with thanks to philosopher Jeremy Bentham), which describes an animal's choice of behavior based on what will bring it the most pleasure. Using numerous examples from his practice, he shows how these concepts work (and work together): feeling out of the Comfort Zone can be an "early-warning system that a potential threat exists," for example, while an animal back in its Comfort Zone will spend its energy seeking greater pleasure. A helpful chart entitled "Why Your Pet Ain't Misbehavin' " lists painful emotions a pet might experience (e.g., boredom, anxiety) and the undesirable behaviors such emotions often cause (e.g., howling, chewing furniture). McMillan's thesis is, he acknowledges, an "incredibly simple concept," and it probably doesn't deserve all the pages it gets, but those seeking greater connection with their pets will find it enlightening. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved., Unlocking the Animal Mind: How Your Pet's Feelings Hold the Key to His Health and Happiness McMillan, Franklin ISBN: 1-57-954880-6 Rodale Press Paperback $14.95 2004/10 Making the case that feelings-"comfort, pleasure, discomfort, and suffering"-are the only things that matter to pets, veterinarian McMillan demonstrates a variety of ways that pet owners can observe the impact of emotions on their pets' health and use such information to better the quality of their pets' lives. McMillan's conceptual keys to pet behavior are the "Comfort Zone," an animal's mental state in the absence of unpleasant feelings, and the "Pet Pleasure Principle" (with thanks to philosopher Jeremy Bentham), which describes an animal's choice of behavior based on what will bring it the most pleasure. Using numerous examples from his practice, he shows how these concepts work (and work together): feeling out of the Comfort Zone can be an "early-warning system that a potential threat exists," for example, while an animal back in its Comfort Zone will spend its energy seeking greater pleasure. A helpful chart entitled "Why Your Pet Ain't Misbehavin' " lists painful emotions a pet might experience (e.g., boredom, anxiety) and the undesirable behaviors such emotions often cause (e.g., howling, chewing furniture). McMillan's thesis is, he acknowledges, an "incredibly simple concept," and it probably doesn't deserve all the pages it gets, but those seeking greater connection with their pets will find it enlightening. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
636.0887
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
From the man who pioneered the concept of feelings-based animal care-a revolutionary work about animal moods and emotions that shows us a totally new way to view and care for the beloved pets who share our lives. In this ground-breaking work, veterinarian and animal theorist Dr. Frank McMillan uses a wide variety of examples from his own practice with scores of scientific studies to construct a striking-and extraordinarily logical-depiction of the way your pet's mind works. Dr. McMillan presents a comprehensive look at how physical and emotional feelings are at the controls in guiding your animal's actions, from wanting to go for a walk to hiding from the vacuum cleaner to limping on a sore leg. Understanding the importance of your pet's feelings, according the Dr. McMillan, is the key to unlocking the animal mind. Dr. McMillan shows readers: · What the Pet Pleasure Principle is and why your pet wants you to always use it as your main guide in caring for him or her · Why feelings are the only things that your pet cares about · How profound an influence the mind has on every aspect of an animal's health · The importance of the Comfort Zone and how to help your pet reach it and stay in it · Why boredom can be devastating to your pet's emotional health and how to relieve it · What "stress" really is and how to give your pet the tools to deal with it in his or her life · Why the best veterinary medical care is based on your pet's feelings · Why a Safe Haven is the single most important factor for your pet's emotional well-being · How to determine your pet's quality of life and ways to maximize it For the 152 million people in the United States living with pets, Dr. McMillan explains why understanding your pet's feelings is essential for making every decision affecting his or her life, such as upbringing, conflicts with other animals, health care, and even the heartbreaking choice of euthanasia. He shows how feelings-based care offers your pet the greatest 20opportunity to enjoy the happiest, healthiest, and most emotionally fulfilled life possible., From the man who pioneered the concept of feelings-based animal care-a revolutionary work about animal moods and emotions that shows us a totally new way to view and care for the beloved pets who share our lives. In this ground-breaking work, veterinarian and animal theorist Dr. Frank McMillan uses a wide variety of examples from his own practice with scores of scientific studies to construct a striking-and extraordinarily logical-depiction of the way your pet's mind works. Dr. McMillan presents a comprehensive look at how physical and emotional feelings are at the controls in guiding your animal's actions, from wanting to go for a walk to hiding from the vacuum cleaner to limping on a sore leg. Understanding the importance of your pet's feelings, according the Dr. McMillan, is the key to unlocking the animal mind. Dr. McMillan shows readers: - What the Pet Pleasure Principle is and why your pet wants you to always use it as your main guide in caring for him or her - Why feelings are the only things that your pet cares about - How profound an influence the mind has on every aspect of an animal's health - The importance of the Comfort Zone and how to help your pet reach it and stay in it - Why boredom can be devastating to your pet's emotional health and how to relieve it - What "stress" really is and how to give your pet the tools to deal with it in his or her life - Why the best veterinary medical care is based on your pet's feelings - Why a Safe Haven is the single most important factor for your pet's emotional well-being - How to determine your pet's quality of life and ways to maximize it For the 152 million people in the United States living with pets, Dr. McMillan explains why understanding your pet's feelings is essential for making every decision affecting his or her life, such as upbringing, conflicts with other animals, health care, and even the heartbreaking choice of euthanasia. He shows how feelings-based care offers your pet the greatest 20opportunity to enjoy the happiest, healthiest, and most emotionally fulfilled life possible., From the man who pioneered the concept of mind-body medicine in animals, veterinarian and animal researcher Dr. Franklin D. McMillan demonstrates conclusively that animals experience complex feelings of love, hate, fear, even disappointment and hope, just as we do. For the 152 million of people in the United States living with pets, Dr. McMillan explains why understanding your pet's mind and emotions will enable you to make sure that your pet has the happiest, most emotionally fulfilled life possible.
LC Classification Number
SF412.5.M39 2004
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- p***k (287)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast shipping, great price, wonderful packaging, arrived as pictured and described, excellent seller! My parents went to the Hotel Claremont on their wedding night in 1947! I have the picture, and now I have the folder that goes with it! Many thanks!
- n***a (137)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipping and packaging were outstanding: prompt delivery with padded envelope and interior cardboard on each side of the stamp collection. Stamp collection is as described and is in mint condition. The original plastic wrap is unopened but has shrunk somewhat which is common. In my opinion this is a good value. Also, thanks for the receipt which for some reason some sellers neglect.Celebrate the Century 1940s WWII Era USPS Fifteen 33 Cent US Stamps Sheet Sealed (#365474292782)
- e***n (6)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipped much faster than I thought, and came in great packaging. Was described well, although one of the pages was torn out, but I reckon that could be my mistake. Definitely was priced perfectly ❤️