Publish Date |
September 28, 2010 |
Category |
Science / Life Sciences / Zoology Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
Price |
$25.99 |
ISBN: 9781416583431
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Scribner
Published: September 28, 2010
"Causes one's dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude." —The New York Times
"Engaging . . . entertainin . . . an empathetic quest to experience the world from a dog's perspective. . . . Although this book certainly isn't a training manual, Horowitz offers all kinds of useful advice for dog owners." —The Guardian
"Clears up common misconceptions about our four-legged friends " —NPR
“A thoughtful take on the interior life of the dog . . . long on insight and short on jargon.” —The Washington Post
“An intelligent, fully dimensional portrait of the way dogs experience the world.” —The Star-Ledger
“An essential read for pet owners and students of animal behavior.” —Library Journal
“Nearly flawless.” —The Bark“Discover why your dog is so sensitive to your emotions, gaze, and body language. Dogs live in a world of ever changing intricate detail of smell. Read this captivating book and enter the sensory world of your dog.” —Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make us Human
"Inside of a Dog is a most welcomed authoritative, personal, and witty book about what it is like to be a dog. Alexandra Horowitz has spent a lot of time studying our best friends and shares her knowledge in a readable volume that also serves as a corrective to the many myths that circulate about just who our canine companions are." —Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals
“This fascinating and elegant book will open your eyes, ears, and nose to what your dog thinks and understands. Part science, part personal observation, part love letter to a rescued dog named Pumpernickel—and all pure fun.” —Karen Pryor, author of Reaching the Animal Mind and Don't Shoot the Dog!: The Art of Teaching and Training