Why do dogs behave in the ways that they do? Why did our ancestors tame wolves? How have we ended up with so many breeds of dog & how can we understand their role in contemporary human society? Explore the answers to these questions & many more in this study of the domestic dog Building on the strengths of the first edition this much-anticipated update incorporates two decades of new evidence & discoveries on dog evolution behavior training & human interaction It
Includes:: seven entirely new chapters covering topics such as behavioral modification & training dog population management the molecular evidence for dog domestication canine behavioral genetics cognition & the impact of free-roaming dogs on wildlife conservation It is an ideal volume for anyone interested in dogs & their evolution behavior & ever-changing roles in society