Oddly enough, science has taken up the study of canine intelligence as recently as 20 years ago. The results of these studies are summarized in a book by the American ethologist Alexandra Horowitz.
Oddly enough, science has taken up the study of canine intelligence as recently as 20 years ago. The results of these studies are summarized in a book by the American ethologist Alexandra Horowitz. Thanks to her, we will be able for the first time to see the world through the eyes of our pets, to understand what they see, smell, hear, know and even believe. After that, we will inevitably have to part with anthropomorphism, this habit of attributing human traits, feelings, and motives to animals. What exactly are «man’s best friends»? How and what do they talk about? What does their growl and tail wag mean? Their kisses? Do they think about themselves, about other dogs, about us? Are they aware of their past, present and future? Are they capable of deception? Finally, are they smart? You can bet — even experienced «dog lovers» will not guess the right answers. In short, we simply cannot do without this book if we want to better understand our dogs … and ourselves.
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