| Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words Contributor(s): Pilley, John W. (Author), Hinzmann, Hilary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544334590 ISBN-13: 9780544334595 Publisher: Harvest Publications OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Dogs - Training - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General |
| Dewey: 636.737 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 288 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 162462 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 16.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A New York Times Bestseller "The most scientifically important dog in over a century." --Brian Hare Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for taking out dialogue with dogs well beyond "fetch." When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chaser, he wanted to explore the boundaries of language learning and communication between humans and man's best friend. Exhibiting intelligence previously thought impossible in dogs, Chaser soon learned the names of more than a thousand toys and sentences with multiple elements of grammar. Chaser's accomplishments are revolutionizing the way we think about the intelligence of animals. John and Chaser's inspiring journey demonstrates the power of learning through play and opens our eyes to the boundless potential in the animals we love. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pilley, John W.: - JOHN W. PILLEY was an emeritus professor of psychology at Wofford College. He began working with Chaser in 2004 and has published the findings from their work in the journal Behavioural Processes. Hinzmann, Hilary: -Hilary Hinzmann is a freelance editor and writer based in New York City. |