The Genius Of Dogs - Discovering The Unique Intelligence Of Man's Best Friend (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Though it mentions a number of studies, it is not a scientific survey or study; although it covers the author's development of the importance of studying dogs and, in particular, their interaction with people, it is not a biography. It's a hybrid that will teach you some new things about dogs and is also quite approachable. The downside is that it's written for about an eighth grade reader and lacks the meat a more serious book would have. When I had to leave it, I rushed back to resume reading, but ultimately I felt unfulfilled and wish there were more to it. I found this book to have some very interesting parts...but also some very boring parts. The author's writing was very college essay class-like. I enjoyed learning about how the dogs fared in different experiments, especially compared to other closely related species. Some parts were just a little too technical for my taste. Overall it was a decent book that I have and will refer to in conversations but I definitely wouldn't just sit down and read it again for enjoyment.
What do You think about The Genius Of Dogs - Discovering The Unique Intelligence Of Man's Best Friend (2014)?
Without realizing it the authors press for a new definition of "domestication".
—allielgirl
not quite what I expected, but interesting.
—Pearso
