"Dogs are extremely popular household companions and a large percentage of these amazing beings are free-ranging with or without homes to which to return or feral and on their. Regardless of lifestyle and where they are encountered, they all share the basic behavior patterns that are used in a wide variety of social contexts and being fluent in dog-dog literate-is crucial for giving dogs the best lives possible no matter of where they're encountered. 1"
"For the animals living in the care of humans, a large part of their well-being depends on how much their caretakers know about their needs. Scientists now know more about the emotions and needs of animals than ever before-but the question is how to make this knowledge easily accessible to those involved with animals in their daily lives."
Accessible, illustrated communication of animal behavior science makes complex findings understandable to a broad public. Dogs share core behavioral patterns across lifestyles, including free-ranging and feral individuals. Fluency in dog-to-dog and dog-to-human communication is crucial for providing high-quality, dog-appropriate lives in any setting. Caretaker knowledge of canine emotional and physical needs directly affects animal well-being. Presenting scientific knowledge in entertaining, pictorial formats helps reach people who do not habitually read traditional texts. Learning each dog's unique personality and needs enables compassionate, effective care and transforms relationships between dogs and the humans who encounter them.
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