| Description |
xxiv, 324 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"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 assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog Sense he uses the latest scientific research to show how humans can live in harmony with--not just dominion over-- their four-legged friends. From explaining why positive reinforcement is a more effective (and less damaging) way to control dogs' behavior than punishment to demonstrating the importance of weighing a dog's unique personality against stereotypes about its breed, Bradshaw offers extraordinary insight into the question of how we really ought to treat our dogs"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Where dogs came from -- How wolves became dogs -- Why dogs were-- unfortunately-- turned back into wolves -- Sticks or carrots? The science of dog training -- How puppies become pets -- Does your dog love you? -- Canine brainpower -- Emotional (un)sophistication -- A world of smells -- Problems with pedigrees -- Dogs and the future. |
| Subject |
Dogs -- Behavior.
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Dogs -- Psychology.
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Animal intelligence.
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Human-animal relationships.
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PETS -- Dogs -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Mammals.
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Animal intelligence. (OCoLC)fst00809280
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Dogs -- Behavior.
(OCoLC)fst00896270
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Dogs -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst00896339
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Human-animal relationships. (OCoLC)fst00963482
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| ISBN |
9780465019441 (hbk.) |
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0465019447 (hbk.) |
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9780465030033 (pbk.) |
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0465030033 (pbk.) |
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9780465023486 (ebk.) |
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0465023487 (ebk.) |
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0465053742 |
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9780465053742 |
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