No One Has Such a Dog, and No One Should: Collected Canine Essays, by Erin Sandlin
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My love of canine kind verges on, and sometimes leaps the brink into, the ridiculous. Growing up, my family dogs were always particularly rotten, but also infinitely good. Having them in my life has both enriched and enlivened my days, as well as offered me unique perspectives on a variety of topics. As both a writer and an anthropologist, I have long been fascinated by the dog's role in human cultural evolution. Forming half of this particular commensal dynamic, dogs have changed with us as a species. They have traveled vast distances, endured the hardships of new climates and environmental conditions, and witnessed the birth of agriculture and domestic animal husbandry. Perhaps they even played a crucial role in the success of some ventures, thanks to the unique bond they shared with their humans. Over the centuries, they have remained our stalwart companions, absorbing breed shifting and blending with grace. However, I think that at its core, our relationship with dogs and our mutual needs have not changed all that much in the 15 millennia we've travelled together. We look to them for comfort, companionship, help in a variety of tasks from Service aides, Search and Rescue, and Law Enforcement to work in the fields of herding and ranching. They are always there, ready to help. All they ask is that their needs be met--food, shelter, and perhaps a little affection. This unlikely alliance between a feared predator and our ancestors is perhaps more understandable than one might first suppose. Within these essays, I explore a variety of topics, from silly, personal rituals to scientific advancements in our understanding of canine physiology, human cultural evolution, and even the similarities between the two species--from hierarchical group formation to neurobiology. I'm so pleased to share my experiences and my curiosity with you. With hope, this will inspire you to chronicle your own journey with a Person of Importance and Great Worth. As we say in this household, "No one has such a dog, and no one should. But we do." May everyone be as lucky.
No One Has Such a Dog, and No One Should: Collected Canine Essays, by Erin Sandlin- Amazon Sales Rank: #1216886 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-09-28
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Thank you, Erin Sandlin, for Writing! By claire ford fullerton I have had a wonderful Southern California, rainy afternoon going through the essays in this heart-warming, creative book. It is sheer, self-indulgent luxury to read the thoughts of this writer, who clearly knows her way around the myriad reasons so many people love their dog. If you have or have had a dog who is a central part of your life, then this collection is for you. You'll find yourself relating to many dog antics in this book; it will leave you both wanting to share your current dog stories and waxing nostalgic on one now dearly departed. Because this is a collection, there is the great largess for the reader to pause and reflect between essays. This is a book to be savored, read again, and recommended to friends.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This Book Explains Why It Takes an Animal to Make Us Feel So Human By Suzette Forsyth Something of a cross between scientist, storyteller, and poet, Erin Sandlin gets inside the dog’s mind and tells us the dog’s thoughts, which come across as being humorous while simultaneously crying truth. Sandlin reminds us that it is we who need the dog to take care of us rather than it being the other way around. I hate to use cliche, but it truly was a page turner, well in my case a page scroller. This is the type of writing that reminds me why I love to read.As I read the first one-third of the book, there was a smile plastered on my face that grew with the number of pages I read. Such an enjoyable read. I found myself laughing out loud frequently. Anyone who has ever owned a dog will relate and relate in a positive happy way, the way one does when s/he is actually watching a dog being a dog. The text is as mesmerizing as dogs are themselves. It is a happy happy diversion. Read when you are with or without your dog. With your dog you can smile down at him or her and say, “Yes. You do that too. Why do you do that? (By the way, Sandlin might answer that question) And please don’t ever change.” Without your furry friend, you will be reminded of how they make you feel when they are there.The remainder of the book provided loads of interesting information about dogs that I, for one, didn’t previously know, and stories of love, life, and departure. The latter stories could at times tug at the heart, but were never uncoupled with the joy and celebration of the journey together. Sandlin’s insight into what dogs really are, but cannot be known by modern humans to be because of the way man has “handicapped” them, were both interesting and thought-provoking. I found that some parts of the book are indeed sad because of the love, which sometimes hurts, but the emotion, whether happy, playful, humorous, serious, or sad, is real and tugs at the heart in a positive way.This collection of essays serves as a reminder of why we got the damn dog in the first place and why we’d do it again a million times over. This was a tremendously pleasant read and I strongly recommend it to anyone who has ever owned a dog or has ever wanted to.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun stories about being owned by dogs. By Amazon Customer This book is the perfect mix of fact and wit for anyone who has ever truly loved a dog or knows the joy of being owned by a dog. The essays are short and sweet, but they all come together with a flow that moves you through the stories without it feeling choppy. The various dogs mentioned in the stories all have a personality and a life of their own that very easily brought to mind dogs from my past who were similar.
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