Bibliograph

Our dogs, ourselves, the story of a singular bond, Alexandra Horowitz

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Our dogs, ourselves, the story of a singular bond, Alexandra Horowitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Our dogs, ourselves

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085204537

Responsibility statement

Alexandra Horowitz

Sub title

the story of a singular bond

Summary

"The story of humans and dogs is thousands of years old but far from understood. Alexandra Horowitz explores this unique and complex interspecies pairing, considering the current culture of dogdom and the ways we live with dogs. We celebrate dogs' individuality but breed them for sameness. Despite our emotional relationships with dogs, legally they are property to be bought, sold, abandoned, or euthanized as we wish. Even the way we speak to our dogs is both perplexing and delightful. 'Our Dogs, Ourselves' affirms our profound affection for this most charismatic of animals -- and opens our eyes to the companions at our sides"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Bonded -- The perfect name -- Owning dogs -- Things people say to their dogs -- The trouble with breeds -- The scientific process as practiced at home watching dogs on a Thursday evening -- Dog stuff -- The dog in the mirror -- Interlude: The Horowitz dog cognition lab by the numbers -- Does my dog love me? -- Against sex -- Humorless -- Tail of the dog

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Story of a singular bond

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