Dogs Never Lie About Love

Dogs Never Lie About Love: Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. Published by Three River Press, NY, 1997. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo. Condition: VG. Doggie approved, original owners critter chewed top outer corner of book, content not affected. ISBN 0609802011. LCCN 97-884. The author draws from myth and literature, from scientific studies, and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog lovers around the world. But the stars of the book are the authors own three dogs whose delightful and mysterious behavior provides the way to exploring a wide range of subjects--from emotions like gratitude, compassion, loneliness, and disappointment to speculating what dogs dream of and how their powerful sense of smell shapes their perception of reality. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson reaches into a rich universe of dog feeling to its essential core, their ''master emotion'': love. Like the dogs he loves, Masson's writing will capture the reader with its playful, mysterious, and serious sides. Its surprising insights provide a new dimension of understanding for dog owners everywhere. 274 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10805.