The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People 2nd Edition

This is a book for both the casual and academic reader. There are innumerable references to research and writers. Don't expect a book on everyday training, feeding and the everyday chores but more what underlies their origin, evolution. And behavior. Worth reading

I'm a certified dog trainer and most books are written for pet owners. This book is not light reading. This book is the Bible if you are a pro trainer and just very interesting the ethology, genetics, and behavior. My last Bible was Stephen Lindsay's Volume 1 but now that book seems a little outdated, although, still should be in every trainer's library. There is updated information on the socialization period, now referred to as the 'sensitive period'. This book will be my reference for years to come.

Great combination of scientific and lay information on dogs. Discussion of everything from sled dogs, to 'wild' dogs.

Outstanding book. Based on published articles. Science based. All dog lovers should get this?

Fast shipment and very informative from the beginning of the dog species.

A Comprehensive guide, very well put together!!!

One of the best researched books on dog evolution and behavior in my library. Purchased when it was first released, and I still refer to it today. Highly recommend.

Well researched, easily readable and lots of references for further study. Money very well spent. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the origins, development and behaviour dogs, from pet owners to professors. I haven't read the previous version, but this second edition seems very up to date and relevant to current research.

A better version than the first edition, more up to date on the science etc. Definitely worth buying.

Wonderful book for a trainer, ethologist or dog owner who wants to understand the most up to date information on dog cognition, emotion and basically how to give dogs a wonderful life by understanding their needs rather than merely trying to shoe-horn them into our world. Wonderful book, highly recommend

This book is full of knowledge

This is a science heavy book for students, and it's a great reference.It's not a dog training book for the average owner

I did buy this book mostly to learn about behaviour and ecology of dogs returning to the wild and so subject to natural selection but instead the so-call feral dogs described are not true self reproducing ferall dogs populations but stray dogs who are almost entirely dependent on garbage dumps and NOT self reproducing , maintaining theyr population only by the comming of new stray dogs.