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From Publishers Weekly
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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-- The Washington Post Book World
"Everyone thinks that their own dog is brilliant. Coren has written an intriguing study that will help dog owners to gauge realistically their own dog's intelligence."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"A fascinating account of the history of dogs and their intelligence. Well researched and highly informative, as well as entertaining. A real treat for dog lovers."
-- Jack Volard, award-winning author of books on dog behavior and internationally known trainer of dog trainers
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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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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.
4.0 out of 5 stars
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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