Patricia B McConnell, PH.D.

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an expert applied animal behaviorist. Her company, Dog's Best Friend, Ltd., specializes in family dog-training and treating aggression in dogs, and she is an immensely popular speaker around the country. She is the co-host of "Calling All Pets," an animal behavior advice show syndicated to a hundred public radio stations, and works daily with four dogs (three border collies and a...See more

Patricia B McConnell, PH.D. book reviews

  • The Other End of the Leash 5 out of 5

    more than a training book

    by kellyfi, Aug 19, 2010

    McConnell's knowledge of dogs is fascinating. Unlike most of the dog-training books I've read (with a new dog, i've been reading a lot of them) it was like reading a story yet, learning so much ... read more

  • For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend 5 out of 5

    Great read!!!!

    by RBreske, Aug 19, 2010

    McConnel does a nice job of using interesting stories of her experiences to make a point but always is able to back it up with a solid scientific foundation. read more

  • The Other End of the Leash 5 out of 5

    Respect for dogs.

    by UncleMac, Jul 1, 2010

    Anybody considering keeping a dog should
    learn at least a little about how a dog's mind works; the more you learn, the better your dog will respond to you.
    There are many books available but, in ... read more

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