{"id":559,"date":"2021-12-28T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T15:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=107528"},"modified":"2021-12-28T17:07:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T16:07:11","slug":"7-of-the-best-dog-books-to-help-you-understand-your-furry-friend","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/7-of-the-best-dog-books-to-help-you-understand-your-furry-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of the best dog books to help you understand your furry friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Amy Barrett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 28 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The bond between humans and dogs is one that has been built over more than 10,000 years of domestication<\/a>. Dogs may even have an innate ability to understand us<\/a>, and we can thank our companions for extending our lives<\/a> and even sniffing out COVID-19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But dogs are more than just their relationship to us. As a species, they\u2019re equipped with evolutionary adaptations including a nose that acts as an ultra-sensitive heat detector and ears that can hear much higher frequencies than humans in order to better locate where a sound is coming from.<\/p>\n

The science of puppies really is a fascinating subject, and whether you\u2019re a new dog parent (thank you, Father Christmas) or a regular rescuer, you\u2019re sure to enjoy our pick of the best dog books.<\/p>\n

7 of the best dog books<\/h2>\n

What Dogs Want: An Illustrated Guide for Happy Dog Care and Training<\/h3>\n
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In What Dogs Want, <\/i>dog behaviourist Mat Ward debunks the many myths that abound dog training and care. Ward\u2019s book is perfect for a new pet parent, answering those questions that you might be afraid to ask a seasoned dog owner for fear of seeming completely naive. (What food is best? How do I stop my dog from pulling on the lead? Can I handle a puppy and <\/em>work from home?)<\/p>\n

Combining the latest science and research with practical activities to help you train your dog,\u00a0What Dogs Want\u00a0<\/em>promises a happy pup and a confident owner \u2013 and some great illustrations by Rupert Fawcett, too.<\/p>\n

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