![]() ![]() The book is based on solid scientific examination of the facts and there's not an ounce of fluffy reasoning backed up by wishful thinking. ![]() The book is a joyous look at dogs large and small and comes as close to telling you what it feels like to be a dog as is possible without being one. This is the woman who couldn't believe that spending hours watching dogs play and communicate was really work. If you think that sounds dry and dull – think again. She's studied behaviour in humans and animals and Inside of a Dog is the result of her studies of numerous canines. For a while I thought it was our dogs who were special (well, obviously they are…) but I've noticed other dogs communicating with each other and with humans and the more that I see the more that I wonder why they are referred to as 'dumb animals'.ĭr Alexandra Horowitz teaches psychology and has a PhD in Cognitive Science. The reactions to a frown or a smile, laughter or tears are all different and they're capable of communicating with us in ways which have no need of words. They sense exactly how we are feeling – a slight change in the atmosphere and they will be alert. ![]() I've long been aware that our two dogs have methods of communication which are far more subtle than anything a mere human can muster. Summary: A scientifically-based book about what it really feels like to be a dog. ![]()
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