![]() ![]() I never expected so informative a book to also be so emotional. I didn’t expect to smile so often or cry so much. The idea that a scientific, informative book of interest to me for practical purposes and general curiosity would make me cry, never crossed my mind. Perhaps I was foolish not to think this book would be one of them. I have always loved books that make me cry. Though Horowitz herself says this “is not a sentimental book,” I would describe it as an effortless mix of sentiment and science, though I admit the likelihood that that perception stems largely from my own sentimentality. Rife with short, heartfelt narratives about Horowitz’s own experiences with her beloved dog, Pumpernickel, affectionately called Pump, this scientific and informative piece is relatable and human. Inside of a Dog is different from any other dog book you have ever read. In the Q&A section beyond the book’s main chapters, readers encounter this question: “How is your book different than other dog books? Does the world need another book on dogs?” Before reading Horowitz’s answer, I knew mine: Yes. ![]() The only fault I find with this book is actually a fault of my own: that I didn’t find and read it sooner. ![]() If there is one book you read as a dog lover, dog owner, dog handler, or dog professional, let it be Alexandra Horowitz‘s 2010 book, Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know. ![]()
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