A Dog is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us

By Roger A. Caras

Book Overview

One of America's most beloved and widely published animal lovers explores the world from a dog's-eye view, examining how our canine friends relate to us. This warm and sensitive look at dogs takes the reader into a universe beyond human perception, revealing what a canine sees, hears, feels, tastes, and smells. Caras also explores a dog's most mysterious senses, such as the ability to monitor a person's epileptic seizures. A captivating mix of biology, psychology, and anecdote, we learn how dogs catch Frisbees, why they love to be scratched, and why dog food tastes so good to them. Filled with 78 line drawings and photos, this is a charming and fascinating book for anyone who has ever treasured the companionship of a dog.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671702491
• ISBN13: 9780671702496
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Summit Books
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

For the love of animals

It is obvious that Roger Caras loves animals. Not just dogs, but all animals. So do I. This book provides tremendous insight into the history of dog owning, on how they became pets, how they react, act, in other words, how and why they do what they do. I loved the descriptions of interaction between animals. So much of that I had the pleasure of observing myself. But put in words makes the book and my personal experiences that much sweeter. This book is a perfect gift for anyone who owns a dog or plans to own a dog.

One of the sweetest books on dogs ever.

I confess. I'm a dogaholic. I may only have one in my home,, but in my heart there are thousands. As many as need homes. Clearly Roger Caras is just that way, too. His "gosh, golly, gee whiz" sense of wonder and humor (sometimes mixed together), fit perfect with the way he tells his "tails". Some of the stories are nothing short of amazing as witness in particular the story of Sheba who alerts her owner to her on-coming seizures. How? It doesn't matter. What matters is that she does. A truly remarkable story in a truly remarkable book.

Love him, love his dogs.

There are dozens of reasons to recommend this book. It is full of insight and anecdotes about those loveable, canine companions. But the best reason to read this book is that on every page it is obvious that Roger Caras loves his dogs. If you own a dog, and why would you read this book if you didn't, then you know how he feels, and in these pages you have found a kindred spirit who can echo your sighs and your gushing 'awes' at the antics of our furry friends. Read this book to learn about dogs, their habits, their senses, their remarkable abilities.. Savor this book for its warmth and emotion, and keep your dog handy, you'll need to hug him at least once a chapter