Inside of a Dog
Book description
As an unabashed dog lover, Alexandra Horowitz is naturally curious about what her dog thinks and what she knows. As a cognitive scientist she is intent on understanding the minds of animals who cannot say what they know or feel.
This is a fresh look at the world of dogs…
Why read it?
4 authors picked Inside of a Dog as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The detailed descriptions of the inner workings of each of a dog’s senses are fascinating to me. I often go back to reread those sections. This book gave me much greater insight into how truly different the beasts I share my home with really are.
Knowing the science behind why dogs do what they do allows me to see their dog-ness more clearly rather than relating to them as just my adorable pets (which, of course, they also are!).
From Beth's list on understanding your dog even when they’re naughty.
Alexandra Horowitz is a rare person: a leading expert in her field who writes in a friendly and fascinating way. Her books are a mixture of personal insights and solid research that explores dog behavior and biology to help us understand what our dogs are thinking, feeling, and wanting.
Inside of a Dog will give you a new perspective on your furry friends and improve your dog parenting skills. You’ll also get to know Horowitz’s dog Pumpernickel (who has since passed away) in short blurbs about his daily life and little quirks.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I…
From Michelle's list on understanding what your dog is thinking.
It took a long time to mourn my 15-year-old shelter rescue Laszlo - I had to write a children's book about him just to process it. Then, I was ready to go back to the East Valley Animal Shelter and find Brando. Which meant it was time to go back and re-read Inside of a Dog, a groundbreaking peek at the world through the eyes (okay, mostly nose) of a dog.
Cognitive scientist Horowitz calls it the dog's "umwelt," and it taught me so much. Learn how to tell the difference between friendly tail-wagging and suspicious tail-wagging, between an…
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Oh my, this book is just amazing! The author is a cognitive scientist who explains how dogs perceive their world. You will learn about the canine sense of smell, why some dogs chase cars, their sharp ability to hear sounds, and how dogs communicate with each other. The author writes about different scientific studies and shares tidbits of fascinating information you likely don’t know about your dog. Although this book has nothing to do with lost dog recovery, it actually provides amazing insight into why some lost dogs become so panicked that they will run from everyone, even their own…
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