Důvěrná zpráva o psech – Beckoff Marc (2019)

Why do dogs do what they do... Living with a dog brings many joys and also many unanswered questions for the curious observer. - Are dogs smarter than cats? - Do they have a sense of humor? - Do they understand what we say? - Do they recognize themselves in the mirror? - Do they make and use tools? - Do dogs feel joy, anger, shame, jealousy, or guilt? - Do they have dog friends? - Does living among humans stress them out? - Why do dogs roll in smelly things? - What do they learn by sniffing urine? These (and many other) questions were also posed by biologist and ethologist Marc Bekoff during his walks with his dog, and he provides answers in his latest book. Marc Bekoff, emeritus professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, has published over 30 books, including bestsellers like Animal Emotions and Animals Matter, which are well-known to Czech readers. As the titles of his books suggest, Marc Bekoff has dedicated his life to the emotional lives of animals and the relationship between humans and animals, especially dogs. A Confidential Report on Dogs offers a revolutionary insight into the minds of our best friends. It answers not only the questions we all ask but also those we wouldn't even think to ask. Marc's book is well-written,…