If you own a dog, or used to own a dog, or know a dog, this is an interesting and detailed book about the how and why of dog behavior (and in some cases, of owner behavior). Because of the dog's long association with mankind we tend to think we know all about them, but that is not the case.
New studies show that many of the things we thought we knew are wrong: Dogs are not totally color-blind, a wagging tail doesn't necessarily mean a dog is friendly, problem-solving to human standards is not always a canine's high priority.
In addition to the information on studies of dog behavior and physiology, Horowitz introduces us to her dog Pump (short for Pumpernickel) and uses her to illustrate many of the concepts given in the book.
Some chapters seem a little long a repetitious, but for the most part a dog owner will say--"Yes, that's my dog all right" and better understand Spot.
If you own a dog, or used to own a dog, or know a dog, this is an interesting and detailed book about the how and why of dog behavior (and in some cases, of owner behavior). Because of the dog's long association with mankind we tend to think we know all about them, but that is not the case.
New studies show that many of the things we thought we knew are wrong: Dogs are not totally color-blind, a wagging tail doesn't necessarily mean a dog is friendly, problem-solving to human standards is not always a canine's high priority.
In addition to the information on studies of dog behavior and physiology, Horowitz introduces us to her dog Pump (short for Pumpernickel) and uses her to illustrate many of the concepts given in the book.
Some chapters seem a little long a repetitious, but for the most part a dog owner will say--"Yes, that's my dog all right" and better understand Spot.