Why do dogs behave in the ways that they do? Why did our ancestors tame wolves? How have we ended up with so many breeds of dog, and how can we understand their role in contemporary human society? Explore the answers to these questions and many more in this study of the domestic dog. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this much-anticipated update incorporates two decades of new evidence and discoveries on dog evolution, behavior, training, and human interaction. It includes seven entirely new chapters covering topics such as behavioral modification and training, dog population management, the molecular evidence for dog domestication, canine behavioral genetics, cognition, and the impact of free-roaming dogs on wildlife conservation. It is an ideal volume for anyone interested in dogs and their evolution, behavior and ever-changing roles in society. Table of Contents
1. Introduction James SerpellPart I. Origins and Evolution 2. Origins of the dog: the archaeological evidence 3. Origins of the dog: genetic insights into dog domestication 4. Evolution of working dogsPart II. Behavior, Cognition and Training5. Genetics of dog behavior 6. Becoming a dog: early experience and the development of behavior7. Breed and gender differences in dog behavior8. Dog social behavior and communication 9. Ethology, ecology, and epidemiology of canine agression10. Social cognition and emotions underlying dog behavior 11. The learning dog: a discussion of training methods12. Dogs in today's society: the role of applied animal behaviorPart III. Dog-Human Interactions13. Dogs and helping partners and companions for humans 14. The welfare of dogs in human care 15. From paragon to pariah: cross-cultural perspectives on attitudes to dogs Part IV. Life on the Margins16. Variation in dog society: between resource dispersion and social flux 17. The ecology and behavior of feral dogs: a case study from central Italy 18. Roaming free in the rural idyll: dogs and their connections with wildlife 19. Dog population management 20. Epilogue: the tail of the dog