What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs - Hardcover

Warren, Cat

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1451667310 ISBN 13: 9781451667318

Publisher: Touchstone Books, 2013

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Title: What the Dog Knows( The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: CatWarren <>Publisher: TouchstoneBooks

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"Fantastic ... should be mandatory reading for any police dog handler or trainer."--Andrew C. Revering, Chief of Police, Ret., Anoka, Minnesota Police Department

"Warren highlights the profound partnership developed between humans and dogs during their intense, but positive training, and in real situations. We are with her as she starts training her dog, and throughout the mistakes, triumphs, struggles, and rewards. I was entertained and educated--much of what I learned about dogs I had never encountered in any other book. ...The people and dogs who inhabit this world are unforgettable."--Stacey O'Brien, author of Wesley the Owl

"A beautifully written, fascinating, heartwarming, and oft-hilarious homage to working dogs. A must-read for anyone who wants to know more about four-legged working heroes. I'd like to shake Solo's paw for inspiring Cat Warren to write it."--Maria Goodavage, author of Soldier Dogs

"Enter the fascinating world of working dogs."--Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human

"The capabilities of these specially trained working dogs are remarkable. The author provides fascinating insider information about a meaningful partnership that has important legal and personal consequences."--Amy Hempel, author of Reasons to Live and The Dog of the Marriage

"Warren's painstaking research on the history and science of working dogs debunks myths and explains what is known-and how much remains unknown-about canine abilities and behavior. By combining this hard information with anecdotes about training Solo, accounts of searching the North Carolina woods for dead bodies, and the stories of other trainers and their dogs, she has produced a book that is both informative and entertaining. Although her love for Solo is palpable, she remains analytical and clear-headed, never romanticizing what he or other working dogs do."--Bruce DeSilva, Edgar Award-winning author of the Mulligan crime novels

"Cat Warren has captured both the magic and the best science behind the success of the modern working dog. This book masterfully shows how even the best technology cannot compete with our best friends. If you have ever wondered what dogs are truly capable of this is the book for you."--Brian Hare, evolutionary anthropologist and author of The Genius of Dogs

"A gifted story-teller, Cat Warren takes us on a fast-paced journey into the scents--some foul, some sweet, some softer than a breeze--of police detective work. This is a book for anyone who loves dogs, and has watched them catch a scent on the wind or in the leaves on the ground, and wondered about that brilliant organ they possess: the nose."--Virginia Morell, author of Animal Wise

"In a series of accounts that sometimes read like detective stories, Cat Warren ... takes us through the steps needed to create dogs that search for people--both living and dead--while describing her life and her special bond with a German shepherd named Solo."--Stanley Coren, author of Born to Bark and Do Dogs Dream?

"More than a fascinating, inspiring look into the world of dogs and how dogs learn, What the Dog Knows illuminates--and celebrates!--the special bond we share with dogs. If you have ever loved a dog, you must read this book. I loved it!"--Robert Crais, author of Suspect

About the Author

Cat Warren is a professor at North Carolina State University, where she teaches science journalism, editing, and creative nonfiction courses. Before starting her academic career, Warren worked for newspapers across the United States, reporting on crime, poverty, and politics, from California to Wyoming to Connecticut. Warren started training her young German shepherd, Solo, as a cadaver dog in 2004. She and Solo were called to search for the missing across North Carolina for a number of years. She lives in downtown Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, David Auerbach, a retired professor of philosophy at North Carolina State University, and their two German shepherds. Visit CatWarren.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1451667310
• ISBN 13: 9781451667318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 332