Dogs have become the subject of increasing scientific study over the
past two decades, chiefly due to their development of specialized social
skills, seemingly a result of selection pressures during domestication
to help them adapt to the human environment. The Social Dog: Behaviour
and Cognition includes chapters from leading researchers in the fields
of social cognition and behavior, vocalization, evolution, and more,
focusing on topics including dog-dog and dog-human interaction, bonding
with humans, social behavior and learning, and more.
Dogs are being studied in comparative cognitive sciences as well as
genetics, ethology, and many more areas. As the number of published
studies increases, this book aims to give the reader an overview of the
state of the art on dog research, with an emphasis on social behavior
and socio-cognitive skills. It represents a valuable resource for
students, veterinarians, dog specialists, or anyone who wants deeper
knowledge of his or her canine companion.