First published 2017
Dogs experience a world we can barely imagine. They smell human sadness and the passage of time itself. They detect diseases before doctors can. They cannot resist chasing cyclists for reasons that make perfect sense to them. Dr. Alexandra Horowitz examines these mysteries by studying canine minds without forcing human traits onto them. She avoids the trap of making dogs into furry people. Instead, she investigates creatures that cannot speak for themselves. Her research reveals extraordinary abilities in four-legged companions. Dogs once roamed wild but became our most loyal friends. This transformation changed their bodies, brains, and behaviors. Yet they remain citizens of the animal kingdom. The bond between humans and dogs may be the most fascinating relationship we can form with another species. Horowitz offers insights that help dog lovers understand their mysterious companions better. This is not a training manual but a window into minds that work differently from ours.
Genres: animals, dogs, non-fiction, biology
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: animal-perspective, window-into-another-mind
320 pages · Paperback · Czarna Owca