jessicaessica's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know if it is because I prefer cats over dogs or what but I found this book boring. I found nothing that I didn’t know about. I struggled to read it.
I received this book from netgalley.com for a honest review.
I received this book from netgalley.com for a honest review.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
Very informative and entertaining. A must read for any dog lover.
Many thanks to Netgalley and University of Chicago Press
Many thanks to Netgalley and University of Chicago Press
nvsahota's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read! I enjoyed the science-based research about dog behaviour but my favourite parts were the anecdotal stories of the different dogs the author saw at the park. This highlighted how each and every dog has an unique personality. One of the things I appreciated is that the author stresses how there is so much we still need to learn from our canine friends.
The biggest takeaway from this book was that pet owners should be careful not to think of their dog as "the Mythological Dog". There is no correct way for a dog to act and behave and it is important to treat them based on their unique predisposition. There is so much information in this book that multiple reads will help you get the most out of it. I will definitely read it again when I am a dog owner in the future.
I received a free copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The biggest takeaway from this book was that pet owners should be careful not to think of their dog as "the Mythological Dog". There is no correct way for a dog to act and behave and it is important to treat them based on their unique predisposition. There is so much information in this book that multiple reads will help you get the most out of it. I will definitely read it again when I am a dog owner in the future.
I received a free copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
tahlz's review against another edition
2.0
This is so dense that it is basically an encyclopaedia on dog behaviour. I tried reading it like a normal book, and despite my vested interest in dogs and their behaviour I could not get into this and found it quite dull. But, for someone who has the time to read each topic carefully, this would be a great read.