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Inside of a Dog

What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

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Inside of a Dog

By: Alexandra Horowitz
Narrated by: Karen White
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 NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review).

The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Inside of a Dog is a fresh look at the world of dogs—from the dog’s point of view.

In clear, crisp prose, Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draws a picture of what it might be like to be a dog. What’s it like to be able to smell not just every bit of open food in the house but also to smell human emotions and even the passage of time? What is it like to have such good hearing that they notice the bodily vibrations of insects and the hum of a fluorescent light? Horowitz’s engaging narrative allows us to replace our urge to anthropomorphize dogs with a true understanding of the canine experience. What’s it like to use your mouth as a hand? How does a tiny dog manage to play successfully with a Great Dane? Why must a person on a bicycle be chased?

This fully revised and updated edition also reflects the latest findings on canine perception, dogs’ understanding of our emotions and of our language, and the evolving story of domestication. Some discoveries are not only informative but curiously amusing, such as dogs’ asymmetrical nostril use and their alignment with the earth’s magnetic field when pooing.

Much more than a scientific exploration; Inside of a Dog is a love letter to dogs, filled with personal observations and practical advice for people who live with dogs. With a light touch and the weight of scientific authority behind her, Horowitz offers an unparalleled exploration into the minds of our beloved four-legged companions. Animals Biological Sciences Biology Dogs Pets & Animal Care Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Dog Behaviour
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great book bases on science. it will help you understand your dog better, it will change your perspective to how you see your dog, will change your interpretation of his actions. it will enrich your relationship and will make you cherish ever moment together so much more.

most read for every dog owner

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Having lost my lovely girl earlier this year, this was a way to remember her and relive our time together and learn, observe in retrospect. And hopefully prepare for my next special friend.

Remembering my dog

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This excellent book is a staple on reading lists for Animal Behaviour, and Canine Training, courses - and for very good reason!

Professor Horowitz takes us on a journey into the mind, and experiences, of our closest companions, delivering the fruit of decades of research into canine cognition through the lens of her beloved pup, in a way that is highly informative, whilst being engaging, and endearing.

There really is no other book on the canine mind that comes close to the width and depth of information, whilst remaining entirely accessible to anyone with a passion for dogs.

As regards the audiobook version, the narrator does a smashing job of being emotive without getting overly sentimental, the recording quality is nice and clear, and I found (with a hearing impairment, and delayed audio processing issues) the speed of delivery just right, remaining easy to follow throughout.

All told, I really cannot recommend this book too highly, I have both the audio and paperback, and gift it frequently to the dog lovers in my life!

Education, entertaining, & engaging

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Spoken well. Easy to listen to. Perfect mix of info and author relating her own experience with her dog. Would recommend for all dog lovers.

You’ll smile as you agree and notice more about your dog

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A beautiful and stringent insight into the world of my beloved friends. Time for pause and reflection on what I do well, and where I can improve my babies welfare. A useful, fun and meaningful book which I would highly recommend if you love your dog

Phenomenal

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