The Genius of Dogs by Brian Hare audiobook

The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter than You Think

By Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods
Read by Fred Sanders

Penguin Audio
7.98 Hours • Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9781101604410

The perfect gift for dog lovers and readers of Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz—this New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the thoughts and lives of our smartest and most beloved pets. Does your dog feel guilt? Is she pretending she can't hear you? Does she want affection—or just your sandwich? In their New York Times bestselling book Th­e Genius of Dogs, husband and wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods lay out landmark discoveries from the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities around the world to reveal how your dog thinks and how we humans can have even deeper relationships with our best four-legged friends. Breakthroughs in cognitive science have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. This dog genius revolution is transforming how we live and work with dogs of all breeds, and what it means for you in your daily life with your canine friend.

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The perfect gift for dog lovers and readers of Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz—this New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the thoughts and lives of our smartest and most beloved pets.

Does your dog feel guilt? Is she pretending she can't hear you? Does she want affection—or just your sandwich? In their New York Times bestselling book Th­e Genius of Dogs, husband and wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods lay out landmark discoveries from the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities around the world to reveal how your dog thinks and how we humans can have even deeper relationships with our best four-legged friends. Breakthroughs in cognitive science have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. This dog genius revolution is transforming how we live and work with dogs of all breeds, and what it means for you in your daily life with your canine friend.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Many authors have tried to anecdotally capture the emotional bond between humans and dogs. Here at last is a book that digs deep into cognitive science to unravel the mysteries of the canine brain. Thoroughly researched and written in the likable voice of a brainy scientist sitting at your kitchen table, The Genius of Dogs is a fascinating look at what goes on between the ears of the animals we share our lives with. I found it entertaining, fast-moving, and filled with gee-whiz insights that gave me a new appreciation for the complex social intelligence of man’s best friend.” —John Grogan, New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me
“The Genius of Dogs is a fantastic book. It makes it very clear that there are different kinds of intelligence. All dog lovers should read this book.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author of Animals Make Us Human
“A fascinating, riveting, utterly engaging romp through the mind of man’s best friend. I promise: You will never look at your dog the same way again.” —Maria Goodavage, New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs
“The definitive dog book of our time by the researcher who started a revolution.” —Daniel J. Levitin, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music
“A masterful account of the way science is revealing just how smart dogs can be. Fascinating and highly readable.” —John Bradshaw, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Sense
“Based on Brian Hare’s game-changing research, The Genius of Dogs brilliantly explains the canine mind and in doing so illuminates the natural history of all intelligence. This book will captivate anyone interested in dog, ape, or human mentality.” —Richard Wrangham, Harvard University, author of Catching Fire
“A lovely book…Personal stories and facts from numerous research projects published in prestigious peer-reviewed professional journals make the book a delight to read.” —Psychology Today
“A scientific study that doubles as a warmhearted tribute to man’s best friend.” —Publishers Weekly
“A well-presented investigation into how dogs came to be.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This is the best book in existence, by far, for learning about the recent revolution in our understanding of the minds of dogs. And it’s fun, too.” —Mike Tomasello, codirector, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
“The Genius of Dogs is not just about dogs and not just about genius. It’s an exciting detective story by two comparative biologists with amazing discoveries to report.” —Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven
“With the help of some wolves, Russian foxes, New Guinea singing dogs, and a Labrador Retriever named Oreo, Brian Hare tells us about his fascinating search for an understanding of how dogs think and communicate.” —Stanley Coren, author of Do Dogs Dream

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Author

Author Bio: Brian Hare

Author Bio: Brian Hare

Brian Hare is a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, where he founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center.

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Author Bio: Vanessa Woods

Author Bio: Vanessa Woods

Vanessa Woods is a research scientist, journalist, and author of children’s books. A member of the Hominoid Psychology Research Group, she works with Duke University as well as Lola Ya Bonobo in Congo. She is also a feature writer for the Discovery Channel, and her writing has appeared in such publications as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa. Her first book is It’s Every Monkey for Themselves. She lives in North Carolina.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Runtime: 7.98
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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