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wrightash21's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely fascinating read if you’re interested or amazed by working dogs, especially cadaver dogs. I would extend this to lovers of true crime as well. Hats off to Cat on this very well researched book that had me hooked from the first chapter.
scribepub's review against another edition
What the Dog Knows is a fascinating, deeply reported journey into scent, death, forensics and the amazing things dogs can do with their noses: sniffing out graves, truffles, bedbugs, maybe even cancer. But it's also a moving story of how one woman transformed her troubled dog into a loving companion and an asset to society, all while stumbling on the beauty of life in their searches for death.
Rebecca Skloot, The New York Times Book Review
It you have ever loved a dog, you must read this book. I loved it!
Robert Crais, Author of Suspect
A personal, informed account of the myths and truths of working dogs.
Los Angeles Times
Masterfully shows how even the best technology cannot compete with our best friends. If you have ever wondered what dogs are truly capable of, this is the book for you.
Brian Hare, Author of The Genius of Dogs
A book for anyone who loves dogs, and has watched them catch a scent on the wind or in the leaves on the ground and wondered about that brilliant organ they possess: the nose.
Virginia Morell, Author of Animal Wise
A meaty, fascinating tour of not only what led humans to train dogs to sniff drugs, bombs and dead bodies but also the science behind why dogs can be good at these tasks.
Raleigh News & Observer
Warren writes with verve and provides rare insight into our working partnership with canines.
Kirkus Reviews
A beautifully written, fascinating, heartwarming, and oft-hilarious homage to working dogs.
Maria Goodavage, Author of Soldier Dogs
It’s a lively read, rich with details on the exhausting and rewarding process of training a working dog, but in the end, you realize that the process is really about bonding in a way that transcends — or perhaps sidesteps knowing.
Natural History
This moving account is one of the most engaging and fascinating books you will read, and the perfect gift for the dog lover in your family.
Canberra Weekly
Rebecca Skloot, The New York Times Book Review
It you have ever loved a dog, you must read this book. I loved it!
Robert Crais, Author of Suspect
A personal, informed account of the myths and truths of working dogs.
Los Angeles Times
Masterfully shows how even the best technology cannot compete with our best friends. If you have ever wondered what dogs are truly capable of, this is the book for you.
Brian Hare, Author of The Genius of Dogs
A book for anyone who loves dogs, and has watched them catch a scent on the wind or in the leaves on the ground and wondered about that brilliant organ they possess: the nose.
Virginia Morell, Author of Animal Wise
A meaty, fascinating tour of not only what led humans to train dogs to sniff drugs, bombs and dead bodies but also the science behind why dogs can be good at these tasks.
Raleigh News & Observer
Warren writes with verve and provides rare insight into our working partnership with canines.
Kirkus Reviews
A beautifully written, fascinating, heartwarming, and oft-hilarious homage to working dogs.
Maria Goodavage, Author of Soldier Dogs
It’s a lively read, rich with details on the exhausting and rewarding process of training a working dog, but in the end, you realize that the process is really about bonding in a way that transcends — or perhaps sidesteps knowing.
Natural History
This moving account is one of the most engaging and fascinating books you will read, and the perfect gift for the dog lover in your family.
Canberra Weekly
novembershivers's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.75
I’ve had this book in my TBR for far FAR too long. I finally started reading and couldn’t put it down! I already was a dog person but I have an even deeper love for dogs after finishing this. There was more history on scent and cadaver dogs than I was initially expecting. But it was not dry or difficult to get through at all. I found myself laughing out loud and reading excerpts to my partner aloud often.
cblange10's review against another edition
2.0
Not what I expected. A bit too scientific and technical, about the background and history of training dogs to track. Interesting, but I would have liked more actual cases and results. Author indicated that many cases are still being litigated and therefore not able to be used.
theodoraihs's review against another edition
2.5
An awkward cross between a textbook and a memoir.
Cadaver dogs are a very interesting topic and the author is very passionate about the work she is doing. There is no doubt that a lot of research is behind this book, but the writing was unengaging and I found that the only bits I really cared about were the stories of the dog in action- not the author's dead Dad.
Cadaver dogs are a very interesting topic and the author is very passionate about the work she is doing. There is no doubt that a lot of research is behind this book, but the writing was unengaging and I found that the only bits I really cared about were the stories of the dog in action- not the author's dead Dad.
zoephee's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The only thing that brought it down for me was the author using "drive" as an excuse for the dog be an "asshole" or "bitch from hell". Just because you have a driven dog, doesn't mean the dog has to or gets to be a jerk to other dogs or people. I've met many very highly driven dogs with solid temperaments and that should be the standard.