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The intelligence of dogs : canine consciousness and capabilities
Record details
- ISBN: 9780029066836 :
- ISBN: 97805533745210 (Bantam)
- ISBN: 0029066832 :
- ISBN: 0553374524 (Bantam)
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Physical Description:
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viii, 271 p. : ill ; 25 cm. - Publisher: New York : Free Press ; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan Canada ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International, c1994.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | INCLUDES INDEX INCLUDES BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES P. 251-253 |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-253) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Dogs -- Psychology Animal intelligence |
| Topic Heading: | ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE DOGS - PSYCHOLOGY |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 636.7 CORE (Text) | 33294000754630 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 1994 March #2
The author, a research psychologist and dog trainer, has drawn heavily on both disciplines to present the natural history of dogs and theories about their minds. He outlines the three factors encompassing total intelligence--instinctive intelligence, learning and problem-solving, and obedience potential--and shows readers how to attain a dog's innate potential. Coren describes the various uses for dogs, and he lists the breeds most and least suitable for each. He also includes aptitude and intelligence tests. This is an excellent reference for those who wish to train dogs for such purposes as obedience shows, this will also interest readers who want just house pets besause of the information on selection and training and the historical and anecdotal content. The extensive bibliography lists books in groupings by specific topics. For natural history and pet collections.-- A. Louis Shor, DVM, Veterinary Consultant, Mt. Laurel, N.J. Copyright 1994 Cahners Business Information. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 1994 February #4
This carefully reasoned, historically minded volume examines human thinking about dogs as much as it speculates about the cognitive abilities of dogs themselves. Coren, a psychologist, dog trainer and lifelong dog devote, makes no bones about his respect for canine intelligence, and he shores up his discussion with examples, with thoughtfully analyzed surveys of veterinarians, dog obedience judges and other experts, and with research findings from ethologists and animal behaviorists. He identifies various aspects of canine intelligence, noting, for example, that a dog with a pronounced aptitude for problem-solving (e.g., a poodle or Doberman pinscher) cannot perform mundane tasks like herding or hunting nearly as well as supposedly less intelligent dogs (sheepdogs or terriers) that have been bred for these skills. He then assesses different breeds with regard to their intellectual strengths and weaknesses, taking pains to demonstrate that sensitive, consistent handling can enormously enhance the skills of a ``not-so-smart dog'' and that inept handling can be ruinous to a canine Einstein. Tests allow readers to calculate the IQs of their own dogs; determined owners can implement sensible suggestions designed to strengthen their pet's brainpower. (Apr.) Copyright 1994 Cahners Business Information.
