Inside of a Dog

What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

Alexandra Horowitz

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Simon & Schuster
17 January 2012

Dogs as pets

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 -- from the dog's point of view. The book introduces the reader to the science of the dog -- their perceptual and cognitive abilities -- and uses that introduction to draw a picture of what it might be like to bea dog. It answers questions no other dog book can -- such as: What is a dog's sense of time? Does she miss me? Want friends? Know when she's been bad? Horowitz's journey, and the insights she uncovered from studying her own dog, Pumpernickel, allowed her to understand her dog better, and appreciate her more through that understanding. The reader will be able to do the same with their own dog.

Inside of a Dogwill allow dog owners to look at their pets' behaviour in a different, and revealing light, enabling them to understand their dogs and enjoy their relationship even more.

By: Alexandra Horowitz
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9781849835671
ISBN 10: 1849835675
Publication Date: 17 January 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

'The heart of Horowitz's work is an empathetic quest to experience the world from a dog's perspective...Inside of a Dog will fascinate anyone who wants to know more about the internal workings of a dog's mind' Guardian 'Causes one's dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude' New York Times 'A thoughtful take on the interior life of the dog ... long on insight and short on jargon' Washington Post 'Bookshop shelves are stacked high with guides on how to train super-pets and speak canine language, but this delightful addition to the genre really stands out from the pack ... You don't have to be a dog person to enjoy this absorbing book, but be warned - it might turn you into one' BBC Wildlife '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. I hope this book enjoys the wide readership it deserves' Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals and Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals (with Jessica Pierce) '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 '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 'An intelligent, fully dimensional portrait of the way dogs experience the world' Star-Ledger 'Nearly flawless' Bark 'An essential read for pet owners and students of animal behaviour' Library Journal