What Dogs Want

Let's be honest, our pets may seem pretty straightforward, but as soon as you become an owner there are so many questions!

What do my dog's barks mean? Should I be brushing their teeth? How do I even know what kind of dog is right for me?

Mat Ward believes that dogs and humans are both pretty amazing, and full of potential. His expert guidance for being the world's best owner comes with tons of cute, funny and accurate illustrations that make it easy. You'll learn how your furry friend's brain really works and discover amazing modern ways to train them at any age. Play new games, develop communication skills and just relax into having fun together!

Your dog will be well-trained and contented – and that means you'll feel happy too.

About the Author

Mat Ward is a dog behaviourist who champions reward-based training and he has helped thousands of pets and owners improve their wellbeing over the past two decades. His skills were tested to the limit when he took on the challenge of teaching a rescue dog to fly a plane for the TV show Dogs Might Fly. Mat lives in New Zealand with his wife, children, two cats and two dogs.

About the Illustrator

Rupert Fawcett is a British cartoonist and writer, who is best known for his critically acclaimed comic strips, Fred (produced since 1989), Daddy and Off The Leash. The success of Fred led to the sale of over nine million greetings cards. Rupert has appeared on Good Morning Britain, The Big Breakfast, Midweek and numerous other TV and radio programmes. His current projects include Off The Leash animations and various books. He lives in London.