She recognized the flaws in some of the studies done on dog behavior, noting that if you asked any dog owner the same questions, they could answer without hesitation.While I don't actually own a dog - and truth be told, dogs aren't my favorite animals by a long shot - I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have shared it with several dog owners since reading it. In parallel with that, she presents examples from her own experience as a dog owner, even if those experiences contradict what 'science' currently claims as true.I liked how she was hesitant to anthropomorphize dogs when presenting the scientific side of things, but acknowledged the near-impossibility of avoiding doing so as a pet owner. As a dog lover, Alexandra Horowitz is naturally curious about what her dog thinks and what she knows. Let your dog dawdle and sniff, she suggests, rather than yanking him on a. : Inside of a Dog (9781849835671) by Horowitz, Alexandra and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Rather than simply telling cutesy stories, or conversely, rather than simply treating the dog like an emotionless, instinct-driven animal, Horowitz presents a balanced view of domestic canines from her scientific perspective and her experiences as a pet owner.The majority of her chapters are given to explaining, in plain language, the scientific processes behind how a dog's mind and senses work, giving evidence, historical detail, and anatomical insight. Although this book certainly isn't a training manual, Horowitz offers all kinds of useful advice for dog owners. Horowitz's book on dogs isn't like other dog books I've read.
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