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ANIMALS MAKE US HUMAN - CREATING THE BEST LIFE FOR ANIMALS
by Temple Grandin (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Edition: 2010 Paperback, 326 pages
ISBN: 9780547248233
Item: DTB1047
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Summary: Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies the core emotional needs of animals and then explains how to fulfill the specific needs of dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, zoo animals, and even wildlife. Whether it's how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures.
Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of research, experimentation, and experience. This is essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.
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With the groundbreaking "Animals in Translation," Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think. Now she builds on those insights to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.
The best-selling animal advocate Temple Grandin offers the most exciting exploration of how animals feel since
The Hidden Life of Dogs.
In her groundbreaking and best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest life --on their terms, not ours.
It's usually easy to pinpoint the cause of physical pain in animals, but to know what is causing them emotional distress is much harder. Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies the core emotional needs
of animals. Then she explains how to fulfill them for dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, and zoo animals. Whether
it's how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures.
Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of research, experimentation, and experience.
This is essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.
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| Solid Follow-Up to Animals in Translation, March 11, 2012 |
| Reviewer: Amelia Looper |
| While the excellent Animals in Translation gave a general look at cognitive abilities across species, this follow-up examines various animal species one at a time, including the main welfare issues for each. I was very pleased that Dr. Grandin updated her comments on dogs; while Animals in Translation had a great perspective on animal cognition in general, including its application in dogs, the dog-specific sections were heavy in dominance theory. Her updated comments emphasize dogs' need for mental stimulation and a feeling of safety. Do take some of her specifics with a grain of salt, though. Dr. Grandin is a fantastic animal advocate, but dog behavior is not her main focus. All in all, a worthwhile read for educating yourself on welfare issues facing the animals we share our lives with, including dogs. |
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| Great book just short on dog info, February 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Wes Anderson Indianapolis,IN |
| This is a great extension beyond the work of Animals in Translation. Dr Grandin covers several species but opens with dogs after laying a foundation of brain research from neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp. She takes on myths about alpha, dominance and has some interesting insights on a TV dog trainer. I take exception with one of her points that “dogs want to please you”. I think they want to please themselves but otherwise she has some interesting ideas and good references in the back of the book. There is just one chapter on dogs(hence rating 4 paws) so don’t look for this to be an in depth look at canine behavior. Other chapters in the book deal with : cats, horses,cows,pigs,chickens and wildlife. I found reading about the other species to be valuable and it forced me out of my dog-centric view of the world;-) |
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