Marc Bekoff Canine Confidential Paperback Book Marc Bekoff Multicolor

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious.Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails--but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot?Why do they play tug-of-war with one dog, while showing their bellies to another?Why are some dogs shy, while others are bold? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts--and how much can we know and understand?Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by award-winning scientist--and lifelong dog lover--Marc Bekoff, it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be.Rooted in the most up-to-date science on cognition and emotion--fields that have exploded in recent years--Canine Confidential is a wonderfully accessible treasure trove of new information and myth-busting.Peeing, we learn, isn't always marking; grass-eatin