The most fantastic book ... required reading for dog lovers everywhere ... his style is tolerant, clear and benign and he is interested only in what science can support. His book is a revelation - a major rethink about the way we understand our dogs ... he makes one feel fantastically upbeat about being a dog owner ... there is no doubt about it - Professor John Bradshaw is a dog's best friend - Kate Kellaway, Observer

Every dog lover, dog owner or prospective dog buyer should read this book. It will change how you feel about dogs and, likely enough, how you treat them, too...Sparkles with explanations of canine behaviour - James McConnachie, Sunday Times

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complicated psychology behind the growl, the rising hackles and the wagging tail - Roy Hattersley, Daily Telegraph

Scholarly yet passionate ... nothing less than a manifesto for a new understanding of our canine friends ... fascinating - Chris Cox, Guardian

[A] wonderful, reassuring, and encouraging book ... distinguishes canine science from canine folklore - Jonathan Mirsky, Literary Review

A lovely and clear-headed book on all things dog-emotion, mind, and breed. John Bradshaw's authority and experience are matched by the thoughtfulness and humanity of his writing. Read this before you bring a dog into your life. - Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog

John Bradshaw is a biologist who founded and directs the world-renowned Anthrozoology Institute, based at the University of Bristol. He has been studying the behaviour of domestic dogs and their owners for over 25 years, and is the author of many scientific articles, research papers and reviews, which have not only shed new light on the dog's abilities and needs, but have also changed the way that dogs are understood and cared for all over the world.