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Book: Inside of a Dog — What Dogs See, Smell & Know (Paperback, 2010)

Sale price$28.00

Why read this book
Want to understand life from your dog’s point of view? Cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz translates cutting-edge research into vivid stories, revealing how dogs experience the world through scent, sight, attention, and social intelligence.

Book summary
Blending science with day-in-the-park observation, Inside of a Dog explores canine umwelt—the dog’s unique sensory world—and what it means for play, training, communication, and companionship. You’ll learn how noses “see,” what dogs notice in our faces and voices, how they read attention and intention, and practical ways to enrich daily life by letting dogs be more dog.

Contents (overview, click to expand)

Prelude — Notes on dogs, training & owners

Umwelt: From the Dog’s Point of Nose — Scent, pheromones, “smell walks,” asking dogs

Belonging to the House — From wolves to dogs; breeds; making your dog

Sniff — Nose & vomeronasal organ; the smell of a dog

Mute / Out loud — Vocalizations, body & tail communication

Dog-eyed / Seen by a Dog — Visual umwelt; gaze, attention, showing

Canine Anthropologists — Reading us; “psychic powers” deconstructed

Noble Mind — Dog smarts, learning, theory of (dog) mind, play

Inside of a Dog — What a dog knows; what it’s like to be a dog

You Had Me at Hello — Bonding, touch, the “bond effect”

The Importance of Mornings — Practical tips: smell walks, thoughtful training, enrichment

Postscript, Notes & Sources, Index

Details

  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • Publisher: Scribner
  • Publication date: September 28, 2010
  • ISBN-13: 9781416583431

Why you’ll love it

  • Science-based yet super readable—great for curious pet parents
  • Actionable ideas (e.g., “smell walks”) to enrich daily routines
  • A modern classic on how dogs perceive and connect with us

FAQs

Is this a training manual? (click to expand)

It’s primarily a science-meets-everyday-life book about how dogs perceive the world. You’ll get practical insights that make training and enrichment easier.

Who should read this? (click to expand)

Anyone who wants a deeper, evidence-based understanding of their dog—new adopters, families, and long-time dog people alike.

Book specs? (click to expand)

Paperback, 384 pages (Scribner, Sept 28, 2010). ISBN 9781416583431.

Book: Inside of a Dog — What Dogs See, Smell & Know (Paperback, 2010)
Book: Inside of a Dog — What Dogs See, Smell & Know (Paperback, 2010) Sale price$28.00

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