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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Dogs & Us

Deepen 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 intoβ€”and celebration ofβ€”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 companionsβ€”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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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: 0g

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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