Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions

Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions provides 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. The book also analyzes relationships between humans and dogs and how the latter has evolved. Readers will find this to be an ideal resource for researchers and students in animal behavior, specifically focusing on dog behavior and human-canine relationships. In addition, veterinarians seeking further information on dog behavior and the social temperament of these companion animals will find this book to be informative.

• 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

James Ha is a certified animal behaviorist who is Emeritus Research Professor at the University of Washington, founded Animal Behavior Associates of Washington, and is internationally known as an expert in companion animal behavior. Ha travels internationally to lecture on animal behavior and he will be reaching an audience of professionals, professors, and students.

Tracy Campion, has Master’s degrees in Primate Behavior and Journalism and has a network of media connections. She has co-authored two popular science books and is working on her third publication.