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In Defence of Dogs: Why Dogs Need Our Understanding (English Edition) di [John Bradshaw]

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A dog is not for Christmas. This is.

John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading dog experts, brings us a compelling insight into what dogs would ask us for, if only they knew how.

The dog has been mankind's faithful companion for tens of thousands of years, yet today finds itself in crisis throughout the western world. Until just over a hundred years ago, most dogs worked for their living, and each of the many breeds had become well suited, over countless generations, to the task for which they were bred. Now, in their purely domestic roles we fail to understand their needs. And it is time that someone stood up for dogdom: not the caricature of the wolf in a dog suit, ready to dominate its unsuspecting owner at the first sign of weakness, not the trophy animal that collects rosettes and kudos for its breeder, but the real dog, the pet that just wants to be one of the family and enjoy life.

Biologists now know far more about what really makes dogs tick than they did twenty years ago, but this new understanding has been slow to percolate through to owners, and has not yet made enough of a difference to the lives of the dogs themselves. This book is here to set the record straight.

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11 luglio 2011
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John Bradshaw is Director of the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Bristol, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Cat Sense and In Defence of Dogs, and co-author of The Trainable Cat. He lives in Southampton, England. --Questo testo si riferisce alla paperback edizione.

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A revelation - a major rethink about the way we understand our dogs ... there is no doubt about it - Professor John Bradshaw is a dog's best friend -- Kate Kellaway ― Observer

Every dog lover, dog owner or prospective dog buyer should read this book. It will change how you feel about dogs and, likely enough, how you treat them, too -- James McConnachie ― Sunday Times

A must-read for dog lovers everywhere ― Independent

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complicated psychology behind the growl, the rising hackles and the wagging tail -- Roy Hattersley ― Daily Telegraph

Scholarly yet passionate ... nothing less than a manifesto for a new understanding of our canine friends ... fascinating -- Chris Cox ― Guardian

A lovely and clear-headed book on all things dog-emotion, mind, and breed. John Bradshaw's authority and experience are matched by the thoughtfulness and humanity of his writing. Read this before you bring a dog into your life. -- Alexandra Horowitz ― author of 'Inside of a Dog'

[A] wonderful, reassuring, and encouraging book ... distinguishes canine science from canine folklore -- Jonathan Mirsky ― Literary Review

Truly fascinating ... rich in ideas and counter-ideas, and will reward anyone who respects animals ... enlightening ... Bradshaw's years of knowledge and his clear passion for dogs both shine through ― The Sunday Business Post

Authoritative, wise and, in its sharp appreciation of the cost of dogs of living with us, rather moving -- Robert Hanks ― Independent

The most fantastic book ... required reading for dog lovers everywhere ― Observer

A well-grounded overview of the Canis family's evolutionary journey...this is what makes the book so appealing. He does more than simply lay out interesting theories; he uses science to advocate for a better life for companion dogs. ― The Bark

A wonderfully informative, quietly passionate book that will benefit every dog whose owner reads it ― Economist

Wonderfully humane, calmly-written and curiously moving ... [a] lovely book, illuminating for everyone who has or is thinking of having a dog -- Michael Bywater ― The First Post

By giving the reader an overview of mankind's relationship with both dogs and wolves, [Bradshaw] also shows us ourselves -- Bella Bathurst ― Observer

One may feel fully confident when reading [this] ... Bradshaw makes deft work of summarising important and novel insights on dog evolution ― Times Higher Education

An alternative to conventional, dominance-based approaches to understanding dogs (Cesar Millan's methods, for example) in an informative...guide to how canine biology and psychology determine behavior.... Bradshaw's book is useful to those looking to further their understanding of dog behavior and clarify common misconceptions ― Publisher's Weekly

Both an interesting armchair read and an important primer for any dog owner ― Science Focus

In Defence of Dogs provides an extensive insight into the minds of man's best friend - a must for all owners. John Bradshaw [is] a pioneer ― Big Issue --Questo testo si riferisce alla paperback edizione.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005AGIV7S
Editore ‏ : ‎ Penguin (11 luglio 2011)
Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 1930 KB
Da testo a voce ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supportato
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Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 366 pagine

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- n. 3,274 in Scienze e matematica in lingua straniera

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e' un libro che dovrebbero leggere tutti. canari e non. e soprattutto tanti che sono convinti di conoscere il cane associandolo a dinamiche di branco selvatiche o ad altre specie che con il cane condividono sienno' un antichissima origine. scritto con competenza, conoscenza amore e rispetto. io l'ho gia' letto due volte nel formato cartaceo e ora sono alla terza rilettura. sempre molto interessante.

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Veramente un bel libro, interessante, ma un po impegnativo per leggere, certe parole , io amo la lettura più semplice, ma comunque lo consiglio a tutti che amano i cani.

Recensito in Italia il 1 aprile 2018

Illuminante su affetti comportamento e vita dei cani con noi. Ne consiglio la lettura a chi li vuol capire meglio

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Interesting and important read

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 20 aprile 2016

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I'm a first time dog owner and this is the only book of its kind that I've found that is exactly what I was looking for and more. People who say this isn't a dog training book simply don't know how to apply the greater understanding about dogs that this book provides with training and better understanding their dog. I think all dog readers should read this to better understand their dog instead of go along with conventional training techniques. This book explained to me why the citronella bark collar I got for my dog didn't work. It also has given me a clue as to why he barks at other dogs. I never went along with the being dominant and treating my dog like a submissive and this book confirmed that the way I have been treating my dog, more as a friend, has been the best way to communicate and get on with him. The books findings reassures me that the way I have instinctively cared about my dog seems to be the most effective way to care for and treat a dog. I think all dog owners should read this book. I think I remember a review stating it to be a dry read with lots of studies in it, it is not a dry read, it is easy and engaging to read. Yes there are many studies but that is what makes the book so great, it's not just wishy washy trainer beliefs, it is based on the findings of many unbiased studies. And the author summarises these studies into two or three sentences each time and explains the results in clear English and not complex statistics so it's not a difficult academic or boring read. The best book I have on understanding the way my dog thinks.

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LJB

An important book for dog owners

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 29 maggio 2016

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Anyone thinking of getting a dog for the first time should read this, along with 'The Dog's Mind' by Bruce Fogle & 'The Other End of the Leash' by Patricia B. McConnell. This gives genuine insight into how your dog thinks & how they may interpret your actions, as well as what you can expect from them. Some good, sensible advice can save a lot of frustration & heartache for both owners & dogs. I wish I had read this before getting my first (rescue) dog, along with the other 2 books mentioned. I'd have saved a lot of money on other useless books & products too. Even experienced dog owners will find it interesting & enlightening. I have 3 dogs now & there's always more to learn.

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Jack Reviews

Illuminating but, at times, a little too academic

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 2 aprile 2013

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One of the most widely held views of dog training is based on two scientific observations. Firstly, that dogs share 99.96% of their DNA with the grey wolves from which they're descended, and secondly, that captive wolves housed in enclosures quarrel and fight until a particular individual is crowned dominant. These two notions have led to the popularisation of the `dominance model' of domestic dog training, an ideology that encourages owners to continuously assert their authority on their furry companion in order to establish themselves as the superior, or alpha.

However, anthrozoologist Dr John Bradshaw has a bone to pick with the dominance model of dog training, and In Defence of Dogs is where he presents his arguments.

Bradshaw's objections are compelling: he notes that, unlike the zoos in which a random assemblage of unrelated wolves are forced into an unnaturally small space, wild wolves of the same pack rarely fight with each other. A wild pack does contain an alpha coupling, but usually these two animals are simply the parents of the individuals that make up the rest of the group. Unfortunately, it is the behaviour of the wolves living in early zoos that have informed much of the opinion circulating around the field of canine biology.

As Bradshaw goes on to explain, this has led to the development and spread of training measures that are pointless (always eat before your dog) and occasionally harmful to the owner-dog relationship (never cuddle your dog). Bradshaw also argues that centuries of domestication has altered the modern dog well beyond application of what can be learned from wild wolves anyway, and subsequently goes on to set out an alternative view of dog training based on what current science has to say about man's best friend.

Whilst potentially controversial, Bradshaw's arguments are all backed up with considerable lashings of science, sadly, though, this is where the book lets itself down. The science is cumbersome and quite often repetitive; large sections of In Defence of Dogs read like a textbook or a paper aimed at fellow academics rather than a popular science book. The chapters are very long, too, with only the occasional illustration to break up the text when the simple employment of subheadings would have split the book into more digestible chunks.

This isn't to say that In Defence of Dogs is a bad book; it's incredibly insightful and there is no doubt that dog-owners will learn a great deal about their companion from investing in a copy. It's merely that, even for the most devoted dog-person, the book will at times feel like a slog, an illuminating slog, but a slog nonetheless.

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Im

I would recommend to anybody, not just dog-lovers.

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 24 ottobre 2017

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Such an interesting book. I would recommend to anybody, not just dog-lovers. Bradshaw draws upon so many different fields of scientific research to knit together a really engaging narrative about everything there is to know about dogs and their place in human society, the animal kingdom and evolutionary history. It really is great, I'm only about a fifth of the way through and I look forward to every chance I get to read it.

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Kathy, Herts

Battle through the first bit, then it gets better!

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 27 novembre 2013

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The early part of this book needs some serious editing, repetitive, turgid, dull and written in such a way as to almost induce a coma. In Defence of HUMANS, please God rewrite this section for a future edition. BUT don't let this deter you. If you can remain conscious, it is worth forging ahead into the later chapters.

I love the premise, it makes a lot of sense and once you're a third of the way through it does start to get less repetitive (a bit anyway!) and more "hands on". I keep looking at my dog and going "wow, you're so clever! the stuff you've elvolved to do". CLearly he has a deep respect and love of dogs.

I'm 2/3 in now and it's already proving worth slogging through the early chapters (just, you could read one of the first 3 and be up to speed I suspect).

If you find this philosophy on dogs for you then do look up USA trainer Zak George on FB and YouTube for practical stuff. He has a lovely way with dogs - training them positively with love and joy and pleasure in their company and their innate intelligence.

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