Clive D. L. Wynne is an academic canine behaviorist, but don't let that scare you away from reading this work based on his research , but couched in everyday terms. If you've ever experienced the love of a furry friend, Dog Is Love - Why and How Your Dog Loves You (#856) goes about proving why dogs are genetically predisposed to love us.
Much of his work revolves around comparing dog and wolf - the dog's nearest relative - behaviors in regards to their interactions with humans. Dr. Wynne has traveled across the globe to meet with other scientists doing research in related fields. The results are laid out for the reader, even though most dog owners sense the truth of his findings instinctively through interactions with their own pets.
I found this book fascinating even though I've never owned a dog myself, and probably never will. But I still manage to get my canine fix on my morning walk around our neighborhood. It's a truism that in our largely isolated communities, much bridging of the gap between neighbors is achieved through our dogs. Most people if asked can tell you the name of the animals they regularly encounter, if not the names of their human owners!
Read this book for the insight it will bring to your own relationship with your dog, and find out what you can do to improve their lot in our own society. We owe them quite a debt.
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