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A seminal exploration of animal emotion, sentience, and cognition, revised and expanded to incorporate a surge of new science When award-winning scientist Marc Bekoff penned the first edition of this book in 2007, he predicted that over time our understanding of animal cognition and emotion would grow “richer, more accurate, and possibly different.” Since then, not only has the field seen an explosion of new and startling research, but the popular interest in the subject has grown as well, spawning countless podcasts, articles, and bestselling books. Bekoff skillfully blends extraordinary stories of animal joy, empathy, grief, embarrassment, anger, and love with the latest scientific research confirming the existence of emotions that common sense and experience have long implied. Filled with light humor and compassion, The Emotional Lives of Animalsis a clarion call for reassessing both how we view and how we treat animals.

An all-encompassing and fun reference from an award-winning scientist and dog lover Dr. Marc Bekoff is an expert at turning cutting-edge science into practical, reader-friendly information. The encyclopedic entries in this book cover everything related to dog care, dog-human relationships, and dog behavior, cognition, and emotions, making this the accessible book that every dog lover should have. In concise, readable A-through-Z entries, Bekoff covers it all, from aggression to pack formation to zoomies, and explores why dogs do what they do; exactly how to meet any dog eye-to-eye, nose-to-nose, and ear-to-ear to understand their world better; and how tuning in to a dog’s unique personality leads to happier dogs and happier human companions.

In "Hunde ohne Menschen" untersuchen Jessica Pierce und Mark Bekoff, wie Hunde in einer Welt ohne Menschen überleben und gedeihen könnten. Sie zeigen, dass Hunde anpassungsfähig und lernfähig sind und bereits ohne menschliche Unterstützung existieren können. Das Buch fordert unsere Sichtweise auf Hunde heraus und fördert ein besseres Verständnis ihrer Unabhängigkeit.

No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, in exchange for the love, comfort, and care they get from us. But it is possible to let dogs be dogs without wreaking havoc on our lives, as biologist Marc Bekoff and bioethicist Jessica Pierce show in this fascinating book. They begin by illuminating the true nature of dogs and helping us "walk in their paws."; They reveal what smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing mean to dogs and then guide readers through everyday ways of enhancing dogs's freedom in safe, mutually happy ways. The rewards, they show, are great for dog and human alike.

Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.

Soužití se psem přináší zvídavému pozorovateli spoustu radostí a také spoustu nezodpovězených otázek. • Jsou psi chytřejší než kočky? • Mají smysl pro humor? • Rozumí tomu, co říkáme? • Poznají se v zrcadle? • Vyrábějí a používají nástroje? • Cítí psi radost, zlobu, stud, žárlivost nebo provinilost? • Mají psí kamarády? • Stresuje je život mezi lidmi? • Proč se psi válejí v páchnoucích věcech? • Co se dozvědí při očichávání moči? Tyto (a mnohé další) otázky si během svých procházek se psem položil i biolog a etolog Marc Bekoff a ve své nejnovější knize na ně přináší odpovědi.

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-eating isn't always an attempt to trigger vomiting; it's okay to hug a dog - on their terms; and so much more. There's still much we don't know, but at the core of the book is the certainty that dogs do have deep emotional lives, and that as their companions we must try to make those lives as rich and fulfilling as possible. It's also clear that we must look at dogs as unique individuals and refrain from talking about?the dog.? Bekoff also considers the practical importance of knowing details about dog behavior. He advocates strongly for positive training; there's no need to dominate or shame dogs or to make them live in fear; and the detailed information contained in Canine Confidential has a good deal of significance for dog trainers and teachers. He also suggests that trainers should watch and study dogs in various contexts outside of those in which they are dealing with clients, canine and human, with specific needs. There's nothing in the world as heartwarming as being greeted by your dog at the end of the workday. Read Canine Confidential, and you'll be on the road to making your shared lives as happy, healthy, and rewarding as they can possibly be

So sehr wir unsere Hunde auch mögen und umsorgen: Vieles von ihrem Verhalten bleibt uns oft rätselhaft. Warum wälzen sie sich gern in stinkendem Unrat? Warum spielen sie mit dem einen Kumpel ausgelassen Nachjagen, während sie sich vor dem anderen ängstlich auf den Rücken werfen? Warum spiegeln Hunde so oft das Verhalten ihrer Besitzer? Was geht in den Köpfen unserer Hunde vor – und wie viel davon können wir verstehen? Fast alle Antworten auf diese und viele weitere Fragen finden sich auf Mark Bekoffs liebstem Beobachtungsgebiet – der Hundewiese. Der preisgekrönte Wissenschaftler und Autor lädt uns ein, mit ihm zusammen einmal Feldforschung vor der eigenen Haustür zu betreiben und das genaue Hinsehen zu lernen – auf die Hunde, aber auch auf die Menschen, die mit ihnen umgehen. In augenzwinkerndem Plauderton bringt er uns mühelos komplexe Zusammenhänge und die neuesten Erkenntnisse aus der Forschung zu Verhalten und Intelligenz von Hunden nah. So viel Spaß hat Verhaltensforschung noch nie gemacht: Werden Sie unter Bekoffs erfahrener Anleitung selbst einmal zum Hobby-Ethologen und lernen Sie Ihren Hund noch besser verstehen, respektieren und schätzen!

Tiere sind uns ähnlicher, als wir denken. Sie verfügen über ein großes Repertoire an moralischen Verhaltensweisen – bis hin zu Gerechtigkeitssinn, Mitgefühl, Vergebung und Treue. Ob hilfsbereite Fledermäuse, gerechte Wölfe, kooperierende Hyänen, trauernde Gorillas oder verliebte Eisbären – die Schilderungen im Buch berühren und zeigen, dass der Unterschied zwischen Tier und Mensch gar nicht so groß ist. Der Evolutionsbiologe Marc Bekoff und die Bioethikerin Jessica Pierce haben das Sozialleben der Tiere viele Jahre erforscht. Sie beschreiben wie Wild- und Haustiere ihre Welt erleben, wie sie denken und fühlen. Ein Buch, das uns in manchem umdenken lässt.

"Explore the real-world experiences of five categories of animals, beginning with those who suffer the greatest deprivations of freedoms and choice--chickens, pigs, and cows in industrial food systems--as well as animals used in testing and research, including mice, rats, cats, dogs, and chimpanzees. Next, Bekoff and Pierce consider animals for whom losses of freedoms are more ambiguous and controversial, namely, individuals held in zoos and aquaria and those kept as companions. Finally, they reveal the unexpected ways in which the freedoms of animals in the wild are constrained by human activities and argue for a more compassionate approach to conservation. In each case, scientific studies combine with stories of individual animals to bring readers face-to-face with the wonder of our fellow beings, as well as the suffering they endure and the major paradigm shift that is needed to truly ensure their well-being"--Inside jacket