Dog Sense
Book description
Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither- and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will…
Why read it?
1 author picked Dog Sense as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Dr. John Bradshaw is a (now retired) anthrozoologist. That means he spent his career studying animal-human interaction.
His bestselling book about dogs is a great overview of how dogs function. He delves into the ways in which dogs are like wolves, and the ways they are different. He talks about the unique ability of dogs to form strong bonds with both other dogs and humans—to essentially have two “packs” under the right circumstances.
I found his insights very helpful and his writing style easy to follow and engaging.
From Michelle's list on understanding what your dog is thinking.
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