Title:
Chaser : unlocking the genius of the dog who knows a thousand words
Author:
Publication Date:
2013
Publication Information:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.
Physical Description:
viii, 260 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780544102576
Abstract:
Chaser, a border collie, has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them-- more than any other animal of any species except humans. Pilley has opened the door to a new understanding of animal intelligence, one that requires us to reconsider what actually goes on in a dog's mind. Chaser's achievements reveal her use of deductive reasoning and complex problem-solving skills to address novel challenges. And the training methods can be adopted by any dog lover!
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The dog who knows a thousand words -- Goodbye -- Christmas in June -- Let the puppy be a puppy -- "You've got to name her Chaser!" -- Chaser learns what not to chase -- Listening to the farmer -- Learning by playing -- Herding words -- Herding sheep -- Advanced lessons -- Getting published -- Going viral -- Chaser takes a bow -- Chaser goes to Washington -- Expanding the conversation -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Chaser's toys.
Personal Subject:
Language:
English
