I purchased a copy of National Geographic at my local grocery store and thought I’d share with everyone here. It’s a “Special Publication” and, as you can see in the pic, it’s titled: The Secret Life Of Dogs… out of the wild and into our homes.
I’m finding this a very fascinating read for sure. It’s 96 pages exclusively about dogs. In the mag there are articles titled:
Introduction… Loving and learning from our best friends
From Wolf To Woof… The evolution and biology of dogs
Dogs Then And Now… Understanding the past gives clues to our present
Clues In Canine Fossils… Using new technology to help solve and ancient riddle
How Were Dogs Domesticated? … The path to becoming humankind’s best friends
Survival Of The Friendliest… Transitioning from wild animal to family pet
What Makes A Dog A Dog? … Diverse physical characteristics across many breeds
Super Senses… Specialized traits give dogs a wider world view
The Human - Dog Bond… Life and love with our canine companions
Bred On Purpose… Breeding with an emphasis on a dog’s specialized skills
Show - Offs… Bragging rights for enthusiasts of all dog breeds
Designer Dogs… The rise of doodles and other planned-for mixes
Growing Closer… Making the move indoors and into our hearts
Helper Dogs… Dogs can benefit our well-being in myriad ways
Inside Dog Behavior… Why they act the way they do
Dog Smarts… Our canine companions can understand more than we may think
Exploring Dog Emotions… Dogs do have feelings, but are they the same as ours?
Why Dogs Need Socialization… The importance of introducing your pet to the humans world
Body Language… Posture, position, and movement all have meaning
Canine Communication… Dogs can “talk” to each other in a wide variety of ways
Living With Humans… Training helps dogs and their people happily coexist
And, of course, the pictures!!! There are so many wonderful pictures!
I hope this strikes up some conversations here at ZV…