Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand

Talk about your favorite books, Review Books, Monthly Book Club

Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand

Postby havingfunnow » Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:44 am

While I'm babbling about my new Border Collie, let me recommend my current book, Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by John W. Pilley Jr. Ph.D. It's excellent.

I'm going to have to track down the original scholarly paper about Pilley's work with Chaser. It doesn't surprise me that a Border Collie could learn so many words, but I am amazed Pilley could devise experiments that would convince the scientific community! Impressive!
Louise
Image and The William too!
User avatar
havingfunnow
 
Posts: 1463
Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:13 pm

Re: Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thou

Postby BirdbyBird » Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:50 pm

I have read of his work and seen a couple videos in the past. Good science is a joy to find!
Tina and the furry companions...Lark, Audrey and Jane
User avatar
BirdbyBird
 
Posts: 8523
Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:43 am
Location: Southwest Ohio

Re: Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thou

Postby SoCalGalcas » Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:17 pm

I love to watch Agility competitions. Border Collies always win. I have seen a little tiny Poodle compete, and, a Cocker Spaniel compete....they did well, but are no competition for the Border Collies. Now, as far as Service Dogs go, many breeds are qualified. lyn
Image

Limits exist only in the souls of those who do not dream./Desktop/IMG_0228.jpg
User avatar
SoCalGalcas
 
Posts: 2534
Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:00 pm
Location: Southern California


Return to Book Talk

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest