Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know by Alexandra Horowitz
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Summary
The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.
The marketing of this book was a huge disappointment. It was presented as something other than a scientific manual, which misled me. As someone who has a deep love for dogs and has owned them my whole life, I rarely leave a book unfinished. However, I couldn't bring myself to get through this one. The writing style, as well as the narration, felt like reading an article from a scientific journal. While it may be factual and informative for those who are interested in that level of detail, in my opinion, the occasional tidbits about the author's own dog were not enough to balance out the rest.
The book is written in an excessively formal style, to the point where contractions are nonexistent. The narrator enunciates every consonant sharply, with a noticeable pause between each word, making it sound almost robotic. It often begins with a description of an "anthropomorphism" (a term used more frequently than the word "dog" it seems), followed by numerous examples of why and how this can be a mistake. Occasionally, there are a few comments about "the dog." In the midst of all this, we were suddenly bombarded with information about how ticks perceive life. While I understand that ticks are born without sexual organs, that is not what I expected to learn from this book.
This book takes a fascinating and analytical look at the life of dogs, offering a scientific perspective. It has the power to completely change your perception and help you understand the world from your furry friend's point of view.
The book contains a considerable amount of nagging about avoiding the mistake of attributing human qualities to dogs. However, it lacks substantial revelations for anyone who has already observed dogs closely. It might be beneficial to individuals who are new to owning a dog and might mistakenly treat them like human infants.
I've got a service dog by my side all the time, and she's a real sweetheart with other dogs. However, she's not a fan of attention from strangers, so when people try to pet her, she hides behind me. It's interesting how some folks get offended and assume she's standoffish or doesn't like people. I simply explain that she values her personal space when it comes to humans, and she's always been that way. I've had her since she was just three weeks old, and I've taken care of her ever since, even bottle feeding her. Dogs have their own autonomy, just like we do, and this concept is beautifully explained by Horowitz in her book. I'm grateful that there are people out there who truly understand how special dogs are for just being themselves, and how each one is truly unique. Their greatest strength lies not only in their ability to comprehend us, but also in their bond with us. We're truly fortunate to have such authentic companions in dogs.
It felt to me that this book was mainly based on one woman's personal encounters with her dog, and she generalizes those experiences to apply to all dogs. However, every dog is unique, just like every person is unique. I only managed to read about two chapters before deciding to give up. It was really disappointing.
I can't believe you would actually publish a book that encourages people to feed dogs grapes and raisins. It's common knowledge that these fruits are extremely toxic to dogs, capable of causing kidney failure and even death with just one bite. Including such dangerous advice in a book that aims to educate people about dog behavior is not only ignorant but also downright reckless. I sincerely hope that no dogs have suffered as a result of your lack of responsibility.
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