The Intelligence of Dogs : A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions (Paperback)

from snash

I enjoyed this book in the beginning but the second half was a struggle. Those parts on historical attitudes towards dog's intelligence, and dog evolution were interesting. Then there were parts arguing for the intelligence and consciousness of dogs which seemed rather obvious to me. He then turn...

from snash

I enjoyed this book in the beginning but the second half was a struggle. Those parts on historical attitudes towards dog's intelligence, and dog evolution were interesting. Then there were parts arguing for the intelligence and consciousness of dogs which seemed rather obvious to me. He then turn...

from auntieknickers

This book was quite helpful in understanding a little bit more about my wild and crazy English Springer Spaniel. Supposedly his breed's intelligence is in the second rank (still quite bright but not quite as smart as a poodle, for instance). The book mixes scientific inquiry with anecdotes of the...

from gypsysmom

I probably should have read this book 13 years ago when we first acquired my border collie, Gypsy. As Coren repeatedly mentions border collies are one of the most intelligent dogs. But that very intelligence can drive you crazy because they will amuse themselves (and not always in a way you would...