The Intelligence of Dogs

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how smart is your dog? If you've ever wondered what is really goingon inside your dogs head, here is your chance to find out. In this remarkable new book, psychologist and prizewinning trainer Stanley Coren provides a startiing new view of the intelligence of our oldest and closest animal companions. Do dogs really think? Are they conscious in the same way humans are? What is the nature of canine memory? Can dogs communicate with us - and, if so, how can we understand them? Do they have feelings such as guilt, loyalty, and jealousy? Do they experience joy and sorrow? Drawing on the most recent scientific research, interviews with top breeders and trainers, and his own personal observations as a lifelong dog lover, Stanley Coren speculates on these and'many other fascinating questions about man's best friend. He offers practical tips on how to evaluate your dog's intelligence, how to read your dog's body language and understand the sophisticated "language" of a dog s bark, and how to... Tovább

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how smart is your dog? If you've ever wondered what is really goingon inside your dogs head, here is your chance to find out. In this remarkable new book, psychologist and prizewinning trainer Stanley Coren provides a startiing new view of the intelligence of our oldest and closest animal companions. Do dogs really think? Are they conscious in the same way humans are? What is the nature of canine memory? Can dogs communicate with us - and, if so, how can we understand them? Do they have feelings such as guilt, loyalty, and jealousy? Do they experience joy and sorrow? Drawing on the most recent scientific research, interviews with top breeders and trainers, and his own personal observations as a lifelong dog lover, Stanley Coren speculates on these and'many other fascinating questions about man's best friend. He offers practical tips on how to evaluate your dog's intelligence, how to read your dog's body language and understand the sophisticated "language" of a dog s bark, and how to tailor a training program to suit your dog s special needs. Here, too, are numerous lists and rankings of more than 100 breeds for obedience and working intelligence, as well as for specialized tasks such as hunting, home security, and companionship. Rich in wit, wisdom, and anecdote, The Intelligence of Dogs is a book that will bring you a greater understanding and enjoyment of the habits, antics, and abilities of your dog. Vissza