The Hidden Life of Dogs

By: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Narrated by: Swoosie Kurtz

How do dogs think? Do they fantasize? Do they dream? What do their barks, whines, and growls tell other dogs? How do they communicate in groups, and why do they form hierarchies? What do dogs want? Anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas attempts to answer these and other questions about a species that has been with mankind for over 20,000 years and still remains a mystery. Based on 30 years and hundreds of thousands of hours of research, this volume describes behavior every dog owner has seen thousands of times but will now understand for only the first time.©1993 Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, All Rights Reserved; ©1993 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company

Unbelievably rewarding.

Well after selecting this audible book. I was left with my mouth open. This book is a must have for all dog owners and lovers. Really starts making you understand the physchology of these companions.

great observations

this book is filled with wonderful detailed observations of multiple dogs living together in the author's house. The dogs are allowed to roam the neighbor and with at least one dog the author follows the dog and observes his behavior in detail. Several of her females give birth. The interactions of the dogs with each other are described in greater detail than I've seen elsewhere. I don't agree with another reviewer that her conclusions are wrong and dangerous. On the contrary. Her conclusions are based on her observations.

The Hidden Life of Dogs

This book made me cry; more titles by this author please.

Life of dogs

Fascinating! Since more than half of the dogs in her study sample had roots in the wild – wolves, coyotes, dingoes - I felt it was a study in how dogs and semi-wild dogs behaved. I’m not sure if she studied eight Labrador Retrievers, if she would have the same results.

Perfect bedtime tale

I absolutely loved reading this book. And listening to it. Beautifully, carefully written, executed like a science but with all the devotion writing of a new mother. Wonderful!