Dog Behavior

Dog Behavior provides a thorough examination of the evolutionary history, biology, neuroscience, and natural history behind canine behavior. This book uses research studies, historical evidence, interviews from animal behavior experts, previously unpublished case studies, and the authors’ professional experiences to provide a comprehensive guide to dog behavior.

This book seeks to provide readers with a better understanding of canine science, including evolutionary concepts, ethograms, brain structures and development, sensory perspectives, the science of emotions, social structure, and the natural history of the species. This book also analyzes relationships between humans and dogs, and how the latter has evolved to coexist and empathize with human companions given their evolutionary roots.

Dog Behavior is the ideal resource for researchers and students in animal behavior, specifically focusing on dog behavior and human-canine relationships. This book is also valuable for veterinarians seeking further information on dog behavior and the social temperament of these companion animals.

• Provides an accessible, engaging introduction to animal behavior specifically related to human-canine relationships
• Clarifies misunderstandings, mysteries, and misconceptions about canines with historical evidence and scientific studies
• Offers insights and techniques to improve human-canine relationships

Researchers and students in animal behavior and canine behavior; veterinarians in need of more information on canine behavior

1. A Brief History of Evolutionary Theory
2. The Outward and Inward World of the Animal
3. Brain Structure and Development – Understanding Capabilities and Limitations of Mammals and Dogs
4. Sensory Perception to Interpret Behavior
5. The Science of Emotions
6. How Concepts of Costs vs. Benefits Drives Decision-Making and the Evolution of Behavior
7. Costs and Benefits of Being Social – Temperament and Personality
8. Game Theory
9. Limited Resources of Social Structure
10. Species Natural History – Behavior Associated with Mating and Social Structure