The Social Dog. Behavior and Cognition

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.

• Reviews the state of the art of research on dog social interactions and cognition
• Includes topics on dog-dog as well as dog-human interactions
• Features  contributions from leading experts in the field, which examine current  studies while highlighting the potential for future research