Overview

What if everything we thought we knew about dogs was only scratching the surface? The Science & Secrets of Dogs is a captivating, science-based exploration of the canine mind, senses, and emotional world-revealing just how intelligent, perceptive, and deeply bonded dogs truly are. Drawing on the latest research in animal cognition, neuroscience, and behavioral science, this book translates complex discoveries into engaging, accessible insights for everyday readers. From how dogs think, learn, remember, and dream to how they interpret human emotions, time, fairness, love, and loss, this book uncovers the hidden logic behind familiar behaviors dog owners witness every day. Readers will discover why dogs can sense illness, anticipate events, read our moods with uncanny accuracy, and form emotional bonds that rival our own. Written in a warm, narrative-driven style, The Science & Secrets of Dogs blends rigorous research with real-world stories, making it ideal for dog lovers, gift buyers, and curious readers alike. It is not a training manual or veterinary guide, but a thoughtful, illuminating look at the inner life of dogs-grounded in modern science and presented with clarity, humor, and heart. Perfect for libraries, bookstores, and educational collections, this title appeals to readers interested in animals, popular science, psychology, and the enduring bond between humans and dogs. It is the first book in The Family Dog Series, designed for broad consumer appeal and strong gift-market potential. The Science & Secrets of Dogs invites readers to see their dogs not just as pets, but as thinking, feeling companions whose extraordinary abilities science is only beginning to fully understand.

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""An eye-opening, beautifully written exploration of what dogs really think and feel-this book blends cutting-edge science with warmth, humor, and heart in a way that made me see my own dog completely differently."" Five stars, verified purchase. ""Fascinating from the first page to the last, this book explains dog intelligence, emotions, and senses in a clear, engaging way that feels both authoritative and deeply relatable for any dog lover."" Five stars, verified purchase. ""I've read many dog books, but this one stands out for its storytelling, scientific depth, and genuine love for dogs-it's informative without ever feeling dry or technical."" Five stars, verified purchase. ""This book answered questions I didn't even know I had about my dog, combining real research with everyday examples that made me laugh, reflect, and appreciate dogs on a whole new level."" Five stars, verified purchase. ""A must-read for anyone who lives with a dog, The Science & Secrets of Dogs is smart, compassionate, and endlessly interesting-it feels like having a conversation with a brilliant friend who truly understands dogs."" Five stars, verified purchase.

Author Information

Bruce Miller is an award-winning author, attorney, and lifelong explorer of how humans - and animals - think, feel, and connect. With more than fifty books across multiple genres, he has earned a reputation for blending solid research with clarity, humor, and a genuine love of learning. His psychic mystery/thriller Beware the Ides of March was named a 2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite, further establishing him as a storyteller with both range and heart.A passionate researcher, Bruce has spent years studying emerging science on dog intelligence, emotion, and communication. His work in The Science & Secrets of Dogs grew from this curiosity and from a deep appreciation for the extraordinary ways dogs understand and bond with people.An avid traveler, aviator, golfer, fisherman, and pickleball enthusiast, Bruce brings his wide-ranging experiences into everything he writes. He believes dogs bring out the best in us - and hopes his work helps readers understand them, and themselves, more deeply than ever before.

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