![]() This is the woman who couldn't believe that spending hours watching dogs play and communicate was really work. If you think that sounds dry and dull – think again. She's studied behaviour in humans and animals and Inside of a Dog is the result of her studies of numerous canines. For a while I thought it was our dogs who were special (well, obviously they are…) but I've noticed other dogs communicating with each other and with humans and the more that I see the more that I wonder why they are referred to as 'dumb animals'.ĭr Alexandra Horowitz teaches psychology and has a PhD in Cognitive Science. The reactions to a frown or a smile, laughter or tears are all different and they're capable of communicating with us in ways which have no need of words. They sense exactly how we are feeling – a slight change in the atmosphere and they will be alert. ![]() ![]() I've long been aware that our two dogs have methods of communication which are far more subtle than anything a mere human can muster. Summary: A scientifically-based book about what it really feels like to be a dog. ![]()
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