"Research has also shed light on the remarkable
problem-solving abilities of dogs. It turns out that
dogs possess a unique form of social intelligence
that allows them to learn and complete complex
tasks simply by observing human cues. In one
test, for example, dogs were able to infer the
location of hidden food based on subtle human
gestures (casual glances, slight hand movements),
which shows just how well they can read us."
Dog owners are happy to share their thoughts concerning the relationships they have with their beloved pets. Christopher Gudgeon explains that dogs have a better understanding of humans than any other animal does. In an introduction to the book, he speaks of his dog Elvis as one of the 'closest friends I've had in my whole life'. A neighbor asked if he wanted the runt of a new litter. His life with Elvis led to many questions about the connections that seem so natural between dogs and their people. Ultimately, those questions brought him to writing this book.
The table of contents lists the following chapter titles: Dogs and Their Humans, Friends Forever, Talking 'Bout Evolution, A Dog in Wolf's Clothing, Dawn of the Dog, Where on Earth, One Good Breed Deserves Another, The Americas Go to the Dogs, and a Big, Bright Future. A glossary, list of resources, and an index are included in back matter.
As happens with very good nonfiction, the contents allow readers to choose the chapter that most appeals before any further reading. The Orca Wild series is lauded for its design structure, well-captioned photos, use of information lists, clearly-defined boxes of useful facts, and ideas about the future. Readers will learn about the bonds humans and canines have developed through thousands of years. Stories come from various places in the world and offer a clear look at their shared history.
"Look around. On the sidewalks and in parks and backyards, a world of dogs. From diminutive dachshunds to the great big Great Danes, dogs come in an array of sizes, shapes, colors and
attitudes. There are hundreds of different dog breeds ... and more are being added to the list all the time."
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