- Paperback: 284 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (Jan 26 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521425379
- ISBN-13: 978-0521425377
- Product Dimensions: 25 x 18.9 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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"The technical quality of the data is high, the chapters well-written, and the book is well-organized. This title is a welcome addition to the scientific literature describing the behavior of dogs and dog-human interactions." Science Books and Films
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Dogs occupy a special position in human society. They were probably the first animal species to become domesticated, but their relationship with humans has always been ambivalent. Dogs form strong attachments to humans, even in the face of rejection and punishment, voluntarily allying themselves to us as faithful companions, uncomplaining child-substitutes, enduring workers, and excellent hunters and guards. Yet they are also reviled as vicious killers, unclean scavengers and outcasts. In this book, the many facets of dog behavior are set in the context of the dog's place in our society. Based on firm scientific research, the book dispells many myths and stereotypes about our canine friends, and it will be the definitive reference work on dog behavior for many years to come. Dog-lovers with an interest in understanding how and why dogs behave as they do will find this fascinating reading.
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The dog family or Canidae is a biologically cohesive group of carnivores that is divided into thirty-eight species, including the domestic dog (see Table 2.1). Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
For puppy adopters and law-makers alike,
By webwoozle "Webwoozle @ dreambarks.com" (Waterloo, ON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People (Paperback)
Never a fan of "edu-tainment", I found Serpell's book to be easy to read and not overly technical. It's an excellent collection of articles lending insight into canine behaviour. Particularly for those raising a puppy, the findings can be applied to helping your dog develop the highest level of intelligence.Currently relevant are stats that indicate aggressive dogs are most often owned by criminals. For lawmakers considering breed-specific legislation, this research should be taken seriously as evidence that educating dog owners will be more efficacious than trying to destroy entire breeds.
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Excellent information painfully presented,
By citywulf (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People (Paperback)
If your memories of college give you migraines, the pain will return in reading these articles. The information is wonderful, but can be found in more enjoyable books. If, on the other hand, you enjoy reading professional journals, you will feel right at home with the jargon and format, and may find it worthwhile to have leading thoughts on domestication, genetics, and behavior all in one place.
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A Serious Must for Serious Dog People,
By Tamara Taylor (Sanger, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People (Paperback)
First published in 1995, nothing else as comprehensive and as carefully researched on canine behavior and development has been published. For the general reader, the writing style may be a bit dry; however, because each chapter has different authors, the writing style, while basically academic and fact driven, varies. Any serious dog breeders, trainers, or owners will find themselves returning to certain chapters over and over again. Breeders and even new puppy owners would benefit from the chapter by Serpell and Jagoe on "Early experience and the development of behaviour," which updates the standard beliefs about puppy development resulting from the Bar Harbor experiments of over 50 years ago. Excellent book!
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