Lili Chin, influenced by her Boston terrier Boogie's behavior, turned to studying dog behavior and published 'Doggie Language' and 'Kitty Language', blending art with insights on animal communication. Her work addresses common myths about dogs and promotes positive training methods that favor food rewards over punishment. Chin also highlights important groups of community dogs globally and aims to shed light on their unique behaviors and living situations. Alongside her, a trend in pet literature features charming illustrations that make understanding pets more accessible.
'There is so much misinformation and so many enduring myths around dog behavior and dog breeds,' Chin said. 'What I hope my work does is help offer clarity on these topics.'
Chin describes the dogs that live in communities without a specific person caring for them, arguing they are not strays as these communities watch over them.
Through behaviorists like Yin, Chin embraced training methods that focus on food rewards, rejecting dominance and punitive methods.
Chin's whimsical illustrations in her books, such as 'Doggie Language,' interpret signs of dog emotions like distress and excitement through body movements.
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