Inside of a Dog is a fresh look at the world of dogs from the dog's point of view. Horowitz introduces dogs' perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draws a picture of what it might be like to be a dog. The relationship between dogs and humans is arguably the most fascinating animal-human bond because dogs evolved from wild creatures to become companions, an adaptation that changed their bodies, brains, and behavior. Yet dogs always remain animals, familiar but mysterious. With a light touch and the weight of science behind her, Horowitz examines the animal we think we know best but may actually understand the least.
Alexandra Horowitz teaches psychology at Barnard College, Columbia University. Prior to her academic career, Horowitz worked as a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster and served on the staff of The New Yorker. Her family includes Finnegan, a dog of indeterminate parentage and determinate character.
