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Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words [Paperback]

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Category: Books (Pets)
Author: Pilley, Jr., Ph.D, John W., Hinzmann, Hilary
Author: Pilley, Jr., Ph.D, John W., Hinzmann, Hilary
ISBN-10: 0544334590
ISBN-10: 0544334590
ISBN-13: 9780544334595
ISBN-13: 9780544334595
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publisher: Mariner Books
Pages: 288
Pages: 288
Binding: Paperback
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 01-Jun-2014
Pub Date: 01-Jun-2014
SKU: 0544334590-11-MING
SKU: 0544334590-11-MING
Item ID: 100392801
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ANew York TimesBestseller

"The most scientifically important dog in over a century." —Brian Hare

Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for taking out dialogue with dogs well beyond "fetch." When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chaser, he wanted to explore the boundaries of language learning and communication between humans and man's best friend. Exhibiting intelligence previously thought impossible in dogs, Chaser soon learned the names of more than a thousand toys and sentences with multiple elements of grammar. Chaser's accomplishments are revolutionizing the way we think about the intelligence of animals. John and Chaser's inspiring journey demonstrates the power of learning through play and opens our eyes to the boundless potential in the animals we love.

The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who is redefining animal intelligence.

"Chaser is the most scientifically important dog in over a century.Her fascinating story reveals just how sophisticated a dog’s mind can be."
—Brian Hare, coauthor ofThe Genius of Dogs

"After you readChaser, you will realize that you may have underestimated the intelligence of your dog.Marvelous insights into a dog’s mind."
—Temple Grandin, author ofAnimals in TranslationandAnimals Make Us Human

"This isan extraordinary book, full of warmth and wisdom that has the potential to forever change the way we look at dogs.While Chaser herself seems extraordinary, maybe she is also every dog, in showing us what every dog is capable of. Maybe not every dog can learn over a thousand words, but every dog I have ever known can read our heart, and that, to me, is the great secret between dogs and humanl�"