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Title: The Intelligence of Dogs : A Guide To The Thoughts, Emotions, And Inner Lives Of Our Canine Companions by Stanley Coren ISBN: 0-553-37452-4 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.41 (17 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Celebration of Dogs
Comment: I loved this book! Its not because Stan Coren was my professor almost 30 years ago, or because there's a mixed Border Collie (Rank #1) / German Shepherd (Rank #3) savant sitting on my foot as I type. I loved this book because it is truly a celebration of the DOG. It captures the essence of that marvelous companion who unquestionably trusts us, undeniably loves us, and unconditionally accepts us wherever WE might rank on some psychologist's list. Coren eloquently captures the essence of our canine companions in his obvious affection for the subject matter.
The book's title, "The Intelligence of Dogs" should have been "The Intelligence of ALL Dogs," because some people seem to be hung up on "the list" and think the book is about "The Intelligent Dogs." As a psychologist myself, I know how people can focus on rankings and comparative lists, and in the process lose perspective of the whole picture. We get defensive because our Dalmatians were spotted 39th, and angry when our Afghans wagged the distribution's tail in last place. Know what? It doesn't matter. Don't throw the puppy out with the bath water; the rest of the book will balm you even though your Labrador retrieved only a 7 ranking. The canine history section alone is worth the price. But the real problem now is, how do I break the news to brilliance here that he was descended from a proto-cat?
Rating: 5
Summary: Don't Get Hung Up on Which Breeds Are Most "Intelligent"
Comment: What a fascinating book! Unfortunately, I think too many readers get obsessed with the rankings of "intelligent" breeds. The author explains quite simply that the ranking simply refers to which breeds tend to be quick learners- that is, one breed many learn a task in just a few repetitions, while another may take dozens of repetitions, on average. And this is a very useful tool, not only for dog trainers but for the average dog lover as well. A well-trained dog is much less likely to end up at a shelter, left there by frustrated humans who couldn't get their new pet to "fit in" with the family. Remember, dogs were first domesticated in order to be our helpers, and that's what they still are- whether they are guard dogs, drug sniffers, hunters or just companions, they all have a task in life and doing that task is what makes them happiest! Keep that in mind while you read this book, and you will be amazed at how much it can improve your relationship with your pet.
Rating: 5
Summary: Highly recommended!
Comment: There was so much interesting detail in this book I didn't know, and so much that explained the odd things that dogs do. I think it was helpful in understanding their minds, and hearts. The history of dogs was also fascinating!
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Title: How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren ISBN: 074320297X Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 17 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by Bruce Fogle, Anne B. Wilson ISBN: 0876055137 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 30 September, 1992 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Dog I.Q. Test by Melissa Miller ISBN: 0140240209 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: December, 1994 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell ISBN: 0345446798 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How to" booklets from Dog's Best Friend) by Patricia B. McConnell ISBN: 189176702X Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd. Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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