Chaser by John W Pilley
The amazing story of a very smart Border Collie who is redefining animal intelligence"Chaser is the most scientifically important dog in over a centuryHer fascinating story reveals just how sophisticated a dog's mind can be."
"This is an extraordinary book full of warmth and wisdom that has the potential to forever change the way we look at dogs."
-- Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of Dogs Never Lie about Love"This marvelous blend of good science and heartwarming dog story will inspire all of us to reexamine our canine friends."
* Booklist, *starred* review *"After you read Chaser you will realise that you may have underestimated the intelligence of your dog. Marvellous insights into a dog's mind."
-- Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human"A delightful memoir that offers a challenge to behavioral psychologists and inspiration for pet lovers."
* Kirkus Reviews *"A Border Collie that understands lots of words won’t surprise people who work with these inventive dogs, but what makes John Pilley’s tale special is his dogged determination, long after his retirement from teaching psychology, to keep his own brain fizzing with all the new words and techniques and ideas he needs to learn to get his results published in a respected science journal."
John Pilley Ph.D., is a retired professor of psychology at Wofford College who, during his teaching career, taught animal behaviour using his dog, Yasha. In retirement Pilley acquired Chaser, a border collie puppy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780747026 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780747020 |
| Title | Chaser |
| Author | John W Pilley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2014-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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