The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with PeopleJames Serpell Cambridge University Press, 1995 - 268 頁 Dogs occupy a special position in human society. They were probably the first animal species to become domesticated, but their relationship with humans has always been ambivalent. Dogs form strong attachments to humans, even in the face of rejection and punishment, voluntarily allying themselves to us as faithful companions, uncomplaining child-substitutes, enduring workers, and excellent hunters and guards. Yet they are also reviled as vicious killers, unclean scavengers and outcasts. In this book, the many facets of dog behavior are set in the context of the dog's place in our society. Based on firm scientific research, the book dispells many myths and stereotypes about our canine friends, and it will be the definitive reference work on dog behavior for many years to come. Dog-lovers with an interest in understanding how and why dogs behave as they do will find this fascinating reading. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Origins of the dog domestication and early history | 7 |
Evolution of working dogs | 21 |
Genetic aspects of dog behaviour with particular reference to working ability | 51 |
Analysing breed and gender differences in behaviour | 65 |
Early experience and the development of behaviour | 79 |
Feeding behaviour of domestic dogs and the role of experience | 103 |
Social and communication behaviour of companion dogs | 115 |
Effects of owner personality and attitudes on dog behaviour | 153 |
Dogs as human companions a review of the relationship | 161 |
The welfare of dogs in human care | 179 |
Variation in dog society between resource dispersion and social flux | 199 |
Population biology and ecology of feral dogs in central Italy | 217 |
From paragon to pariah some reflections on human attitudes to dogs | 245 |
The hair of the dog | 257 |
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