In defence of dogs : why dogs need our understanding / John Bradshaw
2011, 1st edition. London : Penguin. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #332565
ISBN: 9781846142956
Physical description: 324p: illustrations. Notes: Includes index. Contents:
1. Where dogs came from -- 2. How wolves became dogs -- 3. Why dogs were, unfortunately, turned back into wolves -- 4. Sticks or carrots? The science of dog training -- 5. How puppies become pets -- 6. Does your dog love you? -- 7. Canine brainpower -- 8. Emotional (un)sophistication -- 9. A world of smells -- 10. Problems with pedigrees -- 11. Dogs and the future.
Subjects: Essays & Narratives. Dogs Psychology. Dogs Behavior.
Dogs As Pets. Animal intelligence. Human-animal relationships. Genre:
Bibliography. Illustrated.
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.
Price: €25.00