from AprilBrown

Notes for the reader: Two things keep this book from being a "5". 1. Unrecognizable, Unpronounceable words on nigh every page. Sometimes, two or three pages have clear, or ignorable, words. 2. Faint font. Very difficult to see. I am not sure if this author had any control of the font in her book....

from iangreenleaf

A fascinating and beautiful look at what we can infer about the inner lives of our dogs. I love that the author leans on scientific studies for the information but is willing to provide some commentary and interpretation of her own to fill out the places the available science doesn't take us. Thi...

from snash

The book tries view the world from the dog's point of view. In order to do that it looks at its evolution, its sensory intake, its communication and its understanding. To the extent of our knowledge, the author does a good job. In some realms such as concept of time, view of self, etc so little i...

from Sandydog1

This is not a pop dog-lover's book. It is an animal behavior book (think Lorenz, peer-reviewed studies, psychobiology). In a way, I was hoping for the former. I expected a simple read that would tell me what my dog is up to. Four stars for excellent, insightful writing; 3 stars as a result of my ...

from bookworm12

A great look at the psychology behind dog's actions. I enjoyed the author's personable writing style and comments about her relationship with her own dog. The book gave me a much bigger appreciation for the importance of smell in my dog's daily life. It's a pleasant quick read, but people should ...