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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I think this book is worth every cent I spent on it, and I am a dog lover. I recommend it as much as Oprah does, if not more. This book is not one to be missed! Great gift to a loved one or for yerself!
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Summary: Another book that exploits those who really care for dogs
Review: I used to think that Masson was really an animal person who had a genuine respect for animals. When I read that he got himself dogs so he could give legitimacy to this dog book, and after reading his reflections, I am disappointed, even angry, that he is simply exploitating, not just animals but animal people, who at the grassroots level, struggle everyday. Don't waste your money on this commercialized book .. instead donate it to your local animal rescue group.
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Summary: Dogs Never Lie about Love
Review: I was appalled to read some of the reviews of this book. Masson neverclaims to be a scientist - he is writing from his experience, and as one reviewer pointed out, so what if he went and acquired his dogs in part for this book's research. Makes for an objective viewpoint rather than writing about his "Sam" that he had for 10 years and was already deeply attached.What bothers me is statements such as "I should have saved the receipt", obviously after this person had read the book, wanted to return it????? I work in a bookstore and you wouldn't believe the excuses people come up with, but we take most of them back if they are in our inventory! Even other booksellers books!!! I think it's dispicable to read a book through and then return it! Also the point about being home with your dogs: ABSOLUTELY! When I bought my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, I was inspected, my yard is fenced, the reputable breeders (show their dogs and never do it for money!), PREFER that you are home most of the day with your Cavalier. THere is nothing wrong with that!!! If you have certain breeds, they are far more attached to their owners and do not do well alone all day in a crate or locked in a room by themselves. Let's get real - if you can't spend the time, don't have the dog! Finished with my rant!
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Summary: BORING!!
Review: I was attracted to this book by a desire to learn more about what my dogs are really thinking and feeling. What I found in Masson's book was a collection of personal opinions (by a Sanskrit scholar, not an animal behaviorist, trainer or veterinarian) and irrelevant quotations from obscure sources. I think the only truth in this book is the title; dogs never do lie about love or other emotions. It seems the author really WANTS to believe that dogs share the same deep emotions seen in humans, so he picks and chooses anecdotes to support his claims. But in truth, we can't know what dogs feel or think, can we? Masson's use of unattributed statements (e.g., "Most dogs are neutered") is also irritating. On what does he base these statements? As someone who worked in a large animal shelter for 8 years and continues to be active in animal rescue organizations, I disagree with this statement. And my opinion is based on actual experience; on what is his based? This book is just what the subtitle says: "Reflections" on the emotional world of dogs. It isn't based on fact or study, simply on the author's biased observations of the behavior of his own animals. He wants to believe dogs can show compassion or gratitude, so he naturally sees these emotions in his dogs' behavior. I have dogs of my own; maybe I should write a book about them. My advice: save your time and money.
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Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: If you are a dog lover, read this book. The book reflects on the fact that dogs truly "live in the moment". They don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow and are so grateful for the smallest things. Which, I believe is the secret to human happiness only we don't seem to GET it. Also, I had never really considered it before, but the inter-species bond we have with our dogs is unique to this planet. Sure, lots of people love their cats or horses, but do either of them go for rides in the car with their owners, go on vacation with the family or dance with joy when the owner comes home from work?
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Summary: Why?
Review: If you want to know what this guy thinks his dogs are thinking, buy this book.
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Summary: Fascinating
Review: In all the dog books I have read, this one is yet another look at the internal workings of the dog's mind. We all have different ideas about how our own sentimental attachment with these wonderful creatures is working and many books will give you the author's view. I was highly interested in the quotes and the bibliography for many other interesting dog philosophies. The best part is that until the dog can talk and really tell us what is going on, we will still be in the dark. Hence our fascination with the workings of their phychology.
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Summary: The message is powerful and simple, your dog loves you
Review: It's a book built through anecdotes, in order to "prove" that dogs know about feelings and rational thought, that they are not our property but our companions wiht a group of rights which must be acknoledged. The topic is not just about dogs, its how their love can awaken the human soul. After reading it I certainly appreciate my dog even more.
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Summary: Masson overstates his point
Review: Masson writes a highly anthopomorphic and emotional book about the emotional life of dogs. As a dog lover and multi-dog rescuer, I completely agree that dogs have a rich and powerful emotional life, and may have senses beyond our understanding. As a scientist, I am offended that Masson writes as though all scientists are unfeeling, narrow-minded, unimaginative, self-serving, and cruel.
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Summary: Ok. But it starts to get dull in the second half
Review: Overall, a decent book. As a dog lover I agree completely about dog emotions. As a book however, you get to realize that the book has only one thing to say, dogs really love. He covered that in the first few chapters. The rest of the book was repetitive.
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