The Secret History of Kindness: Learning from How Dogs Learn [Hardcover]

This book reads like a novel, but it is deep science, too. Agifted and witty writer, Pierson uses a reporters eye to inform us of a quiet,ever-spreading transformation in society, away from force to kindness. Amongthe characters in this adventure are her two dogs; a founding scientist namedFred Skinner; a Navy dolphin trainer, Bob Bailey; a distinguished behavioranalyst, Murray Sidmanand me. Im honored to be in her book and very grateful for her explanation of howthis works. Click, Melissa!Scientifically, artfully, and with the bold premise that gently training a dog can set the animals master on the path to enlightenment in all areas of life, Melissa Holbrook Piersons new book proves how intelligent humans have more in common with the bestiarys dumb creatures than some of us will care to admit. Are you man enough to follow a canine master? More to the point, are you beast enough? ReadingExplores the philosophical intricacies of animal behavior, training, and human perceptions of control and empathy, leading the reader to think carefully about what truly motivates companion animals to obey human commands.The best dog books enlighten us not just about animals, but also about ourselves and the world around us. Melissa Holbrook-Pierson'sAn intimate, surprising look at mans best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves.