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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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What an amazing book - I absolutely loved it

Wonderful to know more about the best animals ever

Fantastic

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Very informative.
Found the narrative a bit robotic, but the content is very good.
I Recommend.

Informative

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An interesting book highlighting the importance of viewing dogs and indeed all non-human animals as individuals.

Thought provoking

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Great insight into dogs and highly recommend for dog lovers and even those who want to know more about a dog

A must read

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This definitive book on understanding the ins and outs of dogs is foundation material for anyone who wishes to understand their canid! I highly recommend this book !!!

Just short of being a text book…

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