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TITLE : Inside of a Dog : What Dogs See , Smell , and Know AUTHOR : Alexandra Horowitz PUBLISHER : Scribner ; Fourth Impression Edition
As dog owners , we think about a lot of things our pet friend does throughout the day . Sometimes the behaviour takes us by surprise .
Reviewed by : Sadaf Hassan
“ Inside of a Dog ” is written by a fellow dog lover , Alexandra Horowitz , who is also a cognitive scientist , animal ethnologist , and animal behaviourist . Her vast and concentrated study of dogs persuaded her to write about them and their behaviour .
In clear-cut writing style without complicated phrases , Horowitz makes it easier for the readers to comprehend and identify with all the information she provides .
This book is not a “ how to train your dog ” manual ; it is much more than that .
Dog lovers will really enjoy this book , as it is an amazing , realistic , comprehensive , scientifically grounded insight of the dog-human bond .
Ever wondered how this bond developed ? How dog ’ s sensory abilities shape their world and relationship with us ? how deep is their world ? This book will answer all your thought provoking questions and introduce you to concepts that will leave you bowled over .
“ Inside of a Dog ” will come in handy especially when you are trying to develop a better relationship with your canine friend . It is an easy read provided that you are ready to feel what you have read and relate it to your dog . The best feature of the book for is that how Horowitz has used her own pet canine , Pump , as an example to put forward the different points . It gives a practical and realistic foundation to what she is talking about instead of forcing you to think about an imaginary dog doing something .
Title : Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover ’ s Soul : Stories About Pets as
Teachers , Healers , Heroes and Friends Author : Jack Canfield , Mark Victor Hansen , Marty Becker Publisher : Health Communications Inc ; First Scholastic Printing Edition
Reviewed by : Sadaf Hassan
‘ Chicken Soup ’ series has a warm and meaningful feel to it . Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover ’ s Soul is one of the best books for a pet lover ’ s bookshelf . Somewhere in the book , all the pet owners will find their furry , feathered or finned companions . The authors of the series ‘ Chicken Soup ’, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen , have teamed up with Marty Becker and Carol Kline , authors and animal-professionals for this book .
Different people of different age brackets and backgrounds narrate the short stories ; from children to elderly , all of the contributors have touching tales to share about their pet friends . The stories are not just about our domestic friends , but also include friends from the wildlife . However , keep a tissue box aside because many stories will certainly make you cry .
The book not only shows how pets influence and bond with their owners ’ lives , but also how they connect with other animals around . Any person who loves their pet will be totally stirred and will relate to these short stories . There is motivation , enjoyment , affection , and sorrow in these pages , but they all
project the marvels of our pets and how lucky we are to have them .
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