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Dogs & Us
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Discover the inner workings of our relationship with dogs in this gentle, informed, and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Many of us know the joy, love, and chaos of having a dog in our lives. But have you ever wondered...
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See moreDeepen your understanding of the human-dog relationship with this fresh, fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise and play. A fascinating insight into man’s best friend.
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Discover the inner workings of our relationship with dogs in this gentle, informed, and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends.
Many of us know the joy, love, and chaos of having a dog in our lives. But have you ever wondered why we can feel such an attachment to dogs in particular? Pairing adorable images with the latest research, Dogs & Us is an investigation into—and celebration of—human-canine relationships.
With the rise of hybrid working and average lifespans increasing, dog owners are spending more and more time with their pets. This book explores how dogs affect and improve a multitude of aspects of our lives, covering themes including affection, calming, exercise, friendship, and play. It also captures the link between human wellbeing and our animal companions—a particularly wonderful aspect of life with dogs.
Dog lovers everywhere will adore this fresh and vibrant look at the bond we share with our canine companions. With fascinating insights from organisations such as the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, it brings brand new academic research together with playful quotes and images in a collection that will inform, intrigue, and delight. Join the growing number of dog owners who want to know more about our relationship with man’s best friend and dive into Dogs & Us.
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ISBN: 9781923011229
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 180.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Gareth St John Thomas is a lifetime animal observer, wordsmith and nature enthusiast who has lived in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Gareth’s previous books include Cats Work Like This, which he co-authored with his father David St John Thomas, and Oliver Kitten’s Diary.
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