- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; Reprint edition (Mar 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553374524
- ISBN-13: 978-0553374520
- Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.3 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 349 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #518,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Psychologist and trainer Coren studies the psychological makeup of dogs in an attempt to answer many questions about canine emotions and intelligence.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A comprehensive history of the dog...congenial interweaving of anecdote and analysis."--The Washington Post
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It is remarkable to think that if you were living in the Stone Age, some fourteen thousand years ago, and you glanced across the flickering campfire, you might well have seen a dog that looked much like any dog that you might see in the streets of our cities or even resting at your feet today. Read the first page
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It is remarkable to think that if you were living in the Stone Age, some fourteen thousand years ago, and you glanced across the flickering campfire, you might well have seen a dog that looked much like any dog that you might see in the streets of our cities or even resting at your feet today. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A Celebration of Dogs,
This review is from: The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide To The Thoughts, Emotions, And Inner Lives Of Our Canine Companions (Paperback)
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?
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing,
By Kim Helstein (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide To The Thoughts, Emotions, And Inner Lives Of Our Canine Companions (Paperback)
The description of the book would suggest that there is quite a bit of discussion regarding how to rank your own pet, or practical applications or thoughts about dealing with a gifted or less than gifted dog. However, the focal point of the book was whether or not dog intelligence could actually be classified as intelligence. Unfortunately, I did not purchase the book to decipher the nature of intelligence itself, but to apply the theories of intelligence on my own prodigy pooch. I was under the impression that this book would teach me how to better deal with my excessively intelligent dog. I was disappointed. I did however, find the book helpful in the case of the tests Mr. Coran included.
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For all dog owners,
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This review is from: The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions (Paperback)
I found this book to be great because it explains the history of dogs. I also appreciated the fact that he mentions the importance of finding the right dog for your life style and that no dogs are «stupid».
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