An all-encompassing and fun reference from an award-winning scientist and dog lover
Dr. Marc Bekoff is an expert at turning cutting-edge science into practical, reader-friendly information. The encyclopedic entries in this book cover everything related to dog care, dog-human relationships, and dog behavior, cognition, and emotions, making this the accessible book that every dog lover should have. In concise, readable A-through-Z entries, Bekoff covers it all, from aggression to pack formation to zoomies, and explores why dogs do what they do; exactly how to meet any dog eye-to-eye, nose-to-nose, and ear-to-ear to understand their world better; and how tuning in to a dog's unique personality leads to happier dogs and happier human companions.
Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has published more than thirty books and writes regularly for Psychology Today.
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Jane Goodall is a world-renowned conservationist and animal advocate. "Dog owners are so lucky; Marc Bekoff has done it again. Dogs Demystified is beyond fascinating, and Bekoff's sheer wealth of knowledge shines through, creating awe and wonderment. A page-turner!"
- Dr. Ian Dunbar, author of Before and After Getting Your Puppy and Barking Up the Right Tree
"Another terrific resource from dog expert and advocate Marc Bekoff: your canine questions asked and answered!"
- Jennifer S. Holland, author of the New York Times bestselling Unlikely Friendships series
"In Dogs Demystified, Marc Bekoff explains how to understand your dog's personality and behavior and how to care for them. Grounded in science and full of fun, this compassionate and accessible book will appeal to everyone who loves dogs. Everything you ever wanted to know about dogs is here."
- Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy
"Marc Bekoff's insights into dogs' minds are so compelling and important, I never want to miss a word he writes. Everyone should read his work with attentiveness and gratitude."
- Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus
"In Dogs Demystified, world-renowned dog expert Marc Bekoff gives us a grand tour of all things dog. The short and accessible encyclopedic entries help us understand our dogs better, and, fortified with this understanding, we can appreciate what our dogs need to live full, happy lives. Delightful and informative, Dogs Demystified is just what the dog ordered. Read this book. Your furry friend will thank you."
- Jessica Pierce, bioethicist and author of Who's a Good Dog?
"Animal lovers, scientists, and students will be drawn in and thoughtfully consider the entries written by prolific author and well-known animal cognition expert Bekoff. . . . The diverse topics - really a potpourri of entries, ranging from animal communication and animal-assisted therapy to object permanence, walking the dog, and xenophobia in animals - include references to scientific studies and detailed research."
- Library Journal
"Based on Marc Bekoff's lifetime of research, personal experiences, and passion for dogs, Dogs Demystified delivers what its title promises - a unique whirlwind tour of the behavior and inner lives of dogs and our relationships with them. Covering topics ranging from animal-assisted therapy to canine zoomies, this book is a delightful potpourri that is both an authoritative reference guide and a great read. I learned something new about dogs on every page."
- Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard to Think Straight about Animals
"Dogs Demystified is an easy-to-read reference and is easy to pick up whenever you wish to dig up new dog knowledge. Demystified indeed, as Dr. Bekoff busts myths and explains curious behaviors. You'r
