Helpful Score: 7
This book is wonderful. All dog owners should read this!
Readers can actually interpret their dog's actions and know what their pets are thinking, and why they do some of the things they do.
it's a MUST READ for dog owners.
LB, Atl
Readers can actually interpret their dog's actions and know what their pets are thinking, and why they do some of the things they do.
it's a MUST READ for dog owners.
LB, Atl
Crystal J. (dorolerium) reviewed Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know on + 212 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I picked this book up to read for my book club, and I found it to be an informative and entertaining look at what makes a dog tick. The author takes us on a journey, accompanied by her dog Pump, through the many facets of how dogs see, smell, think, and interact with each other.
I think what this book did for me was really show me what life is like from the perspective of my dogs. I have two beagles, who are as different as night and day, and I feel like I did gain some insight into both of them from reading this book. If nothing else, it made me give up a little on correcting some of the behaviors of my older, more frustrating dog. Which is not what the book was aiming for, but I learned through reading the book that this particular dog is just kind of a jerk, and hes probably going to stay that way.
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I think what this book did for me was really show me what life is like from the perspective of my dogs. I have two beagles, who are as different as night and day, and I feel like I did gain some insight into both of them from reading this book. If nothing else, it made me give up a little on correcting some of the behaviors of my older, more frustrating dog. Which is not what the book was aiming for, but I learned through reading the book that this particular dog is just kind of a jerk, and hes probably going to stay that way.
To read the rest of my review, please visit:
http://www.dorolerium.com/?p=2255
John O. (buzzby) -
Helpful Score: 2
This is a psychologist looking at dog behavior, she seems to delve into more scientific detail than most dog books. She looks into the anatomy of dogs eyes and tells how that is different than ours. Quite entertaining, for a scientifically oriented book, the author has a certain sense of humor.
Juanita F. (legal22) -
Helpful Score: 1
I waited a long time for this book. Not worth it. I didn't learn anything that I didn't already read in any number of other books. Waste of time.
John O. (buzzby) -
Wonderful book, makes me feel better about how I treat my dog (especially the part about not cleaning your house too often).
Conrad B. (Phunter) reviewed Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know on + 35 more book reviews
This explains a lot - it really does! Written in layman's terms it explains not only what dogs see, hear and smell but also how they learn from their humans, how they take their cues from our behavior and how they learn to fit so seamlessly into our lives. You won't look at your dog quite the same after reading this book but you my find yourself studying them more intensely. She intersperses her text with diary entries of her own interactions with her dog Pump (Pumernickle) which gives a personal touch to the academic side of the book.
I was so happy to receive this book but within a few pages of reading it I became repulsed at some of the gross statements. Also, the author feeds her dog grapes which can be harmful to a dog. So I didn't have any interest or confidence in anything else she had to say. I most regretfully threw the book in the garbage to keep one less book from the hands of any other reader. I have never done that before and hopefully never find another book like that again.
Allison H. (photogfan) reviewed Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know on + 2 more book reviews
The book was interesting, but unfortunately kept veering off into other animal research that I found irrelevant. Was not as focused as I would have liked but I did walk away with interesting info.
When the author explained a dog's 'umwelt' and the way it is different from the human, I knew I'd found a wonderful book. Most doggie books humanize the actions of dogs. However, this is not the idea behind this author's book. Dogs see color differently from humans; they are not colorblind. Where our main sense is sight, for the dog, it is smell.
I volunteer at an animal shelter. I feel that this book will help me to interact with dogs more effectively. I loved the fact that the author encouraged readers to invest in a shelter pet.
I volunteer at an animal shelter. I feel that this book will help me to interact with dogs more effectively. I loved the fact that the author encouraged readers to invest in a shelter pet.
Bobbie M. (BobbiesZoo) reviewed Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know on + 107 more book reviews
A must read for any dog lover.
Rebecca W. (vizslalady) reviewed Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know on + 171 more book reviews
This is a book to read slowly and thoughtfully with your dog snuggled down beside you. Great insight into "why does she do that?"
