Bibliograph

Canine confidential, why dogs do what they do, Marc Bekoff

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Canine confidential, why dogs do what they do, Marc Bekoff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-260) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Canine confidential

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Marc Bekoff

Sub title

why dogs do what they do

Summary

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails--but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? Why do they play tug-of-war with one dog, while showing their bellies to another? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts--and how much can we know and understand? Bekoff opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be. Rooted in the most up-to-date science on cognition and emotion--fields that have exploded in recent years--Canine Confidential is a wonderfully accessible treasure trove of new information and myth-busting

Table Of Contents

Preface: A naturalist in a dog park -- The many joys of watching and living with dogs -- The world according to dogs -- Dogs just want to have fun -- Dominance and the society of dogs -- Who's walking whom? -- Minding dogs -- Emotions and heart -- Dog park confidential -- A dog companion's guide -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: So, you want to become an ethologist?

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