As a person who submerges them self in a life surrounded by dogs, I found this book to be an asset to my ever growing repertoire of knowledge on the species. Knowing and understanding the history and evolution of dogs, and how we as humans evolved alongside them, has greatly increased my understanding of dogs and assisted in my ability to work with and live with them. Order online or find this at your local bookstore - you won't be able to put it down!
'Dogs are invented creatures -- invented by humans, who have been
shaping the lives of these four-legged companions for more than 14,000
years. However, we often forget that, just as dogs live in our world,
we live in theirs. The Modern Dog is a look at our co evolution,
interpreting both canine and human points of view, by Dr. Stanley
Coren, the most consistently popular author of dog books ever. A
fascinating treasure trove of information gleaned from science,
folklore, religious writing, tradition, and politics, The Modern Dog explores not only how dogs behave, but also how we share our lives with our dogs. Much more a romp than a formal exposition, The Modern Dog's profiles and tales are funny, sweet, quirky, and reveal a lot about both species and our centuries-long partnership.
This book will show you how the mutually
beneficial relationship between humans and dogs might very well be the
reason why early Homo sapiens evolved and survived while Neanderthals
became extinct. You will see how dogs have played many prominent roles
in human history, from ancient Egypt, where Pharaoh Ramses II was
buried with the names and statues of four of his dogs, to modern
American politics, where many U.S. presidents have derived comfort from
canine companionship. Our modern dog is quite different from the dogs
that existed even a century ago, its job having changed dramatically
from the hunting, herding, retrieving, and guarding for which many were
bred. In this book, you will see that it is often how people respond
to and interpret the actions of dogs (and dog owners) that has a
greater effect on the dog's life than the behavior patterns that have
been programmed into the dog's genes. The Modern Dog will show you how some of your dog's strange and funny habits are his own and some come from you.'
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