Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions provides readers with a better understanding of canine science, including evolutionary concepts, ethograms, brain structures and development, sensory perspectives, the science of emotions, social structure, and the natural history of the species. The book also analyzes relationships between humans and dogs and how the latter has evolved. Readers will find this to be an ideal resource for researchers and students in animal behavior, specifically focusing on dog behavior and human-canine relationships. In addition, veterinarians seeking further information on dog behavior and the social temperament of these companion animals will find this book to be informative.
1. A Brief History of Evolutionary Theory2. The Outward and Inward World of the Animal3. Brain Structure and Development - Understanding Capabilities and Limitations of Mammals and Dogs4. Sensory Perception to Interpret Behavior5. The Science of Emotions6. How Concepts of Costs vs. Benefits Drives Decision-Making and the Evolution of Behavior7. Costs and Benefits of Being Social - Temperament and Personality8. Game Theory9. Limited Resources of Social Structure10. Species Natural History - Behavior Associated with Mating and Social Structure
