Dog Behaviour Evolution and Cognition 1st Edition by Ádám Miklósi ISBN 0199545669 9780199545667

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ISBN 10: 0199545669
ISBN 13: 9780199545667
Author: Ádám Miklósi

This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological approach to the understanding of dog behaviour, demonstrating how dogs can be the subject of rigorous and productive scientific study without the need to confine them to a laboratory environment.

Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition starts with an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of the dog, followed by a brief description of their role in human society-almost a third of human families share their daily life with the dog! An evolutionary perspective is then introduced with a summary of current research into the process of domestication. The central part of the book is devoted to issues relating to the cognitive aspects of behaviour which have received particular attention in recent years from both psychologists and ethologists. The book’s final chapters introduce the reader to many novel approaches to dog behaviour, set in the context of behavioural development and genetics.

Directions for future research are highlighted throughout the text which also incorporates links to human and primate research by drawing on homologies and analogies in both evolution and behaviour. The book will therefore be of relevance and use to anyone with an interest in behavioural ecology including graduate students of animal behaviour and cognition, as well as a more general audience of dog enthusiasts, biologists, psychologists and sociologists.

Dog Behaviour Evolution and Cognition 1st Edition Table of contents:

1. The Evolution of Dogs

   • From Wolves to Domesticated Dogs
   • The Role of Humans in Dog Domestication
   • Genetic and Behavioral Changes in Domestic Dogs

2. Dog Perception and Sensory Abilities

   • Vision, Hearing, and Olfaction in Dogs
   • How Dogs Perceive Their Environment
   • Communication Through Body Language and Vocalizations

3. Social Behavior and Interactions

   • Pack Dynamics and Social Structures
   • Dog-Human Bonding and Attachment Theories
   • Canine Play Behavior and Social Learning

4. Cognition and Problem-Solving in Dogs

   • Memory and Learning Mechanisms
   • Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Abilities
   • The Role of Experience in Canine Intelligence

5. Communication and Language Abilities

   • How Dogs Interpret Human Signals
   • Understanding Words, Gestures, and Emotions
   • Barking, Growling, and Other Vocalizations

6. Emotions and Personality in Dogs

   • Canine Emotions: Joy, Fear, Anxiety, and Love
   • Personality Traits and Individual Differences
   • How Breed and Genetics Influence Behavior

7. Learning and Training

   • Classical and Operant Conditioning in Dogs
   • Positive Reinforcement vs. Punishment
   • The Science Behind Effective Dog Training

8. Dogs in Human Society

   • The Role of Working Dogs (Service, Therapy, and Detection Dogs)
   • Dogs in Culture, History, and Mythology
   • Ethical Considerations in Dog Ownership

9. Future Perspectives on Canine Science

• Advances in Canine Cognition Research
• The Future of Dog-Human Interaction Studies
• Implications for Training and Welfare

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