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The Hidden Life of Dogs

Do dogs have thoughts and feelings of their own, and what do they get up to when people are not directing them?

At a glance

Author
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Why read it

  • You will stop writing off animal behaviour as mere instinct once you see how dogs weigh choices
  • You will understand how rank and group bonds work among dogs, and why they matter to the animals
  • You will think about what dogs give us, and what we owe them in return

Who it is for

  • A dog owner who wonders what goes on in their pet's mind
  • Someone who keeps several dogs and wonders which one is in charge
  • A reader interested in animal minds and how we study them

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Afterword

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