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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: A dog’s smarts are rooted in survival skills. Choosing people as companions proved truly genius.
Chapter 3: Dogs self-domesticated for better meals and, in the process, formed tight bonds with humans.
Chapter 4: Dogs observe and learn from humans, much like infants do. Yet dogs mature and develop far faster.
Chapter 5: For dogs, the fittest are the friendliest. Those wagging tails truly signal much more than mere cuteness!
Chapter 6: Dogs display understanding and communicate, yet their 'language' comes with very real limits.
Chapter 7: Dogs are social creatures. They learn and perform best with others, especially when closely paired with humans.
Chapter 8: There isn’t one definitive 'best' dog breed. Curiously, a Chihuahua and a St. Bernard share many genes in common.
Chapter 9: Dog training doesn’t just follow behaviorism; it instead relies on guided cognitive interactions.
Description
The Genius of Dogs (2013) uncovers the remarkable intelligence of man’s best four-legged friend. By first examining human intelligence, the authors go on to explain exactly what makes dogs so smart, which talents they have in common with humans and other animals, and what sets them apart.
Who Should Listen
- Dog owners or anyone considering adopting a dog
- People interested in animal behavior and cognition
- Veterinarians or anyone who cares for or works with dogs