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A deeper understanding of dog behavior makes life easier and more enjoyable for dogs and people alike. One of the keys to dogs’ minds is knowing that in some ways, dogs see the world as if they were wolf cubs, not adults. These and many other gems for on how dogs think and feel will be explored in a new book, The Mind of a Dog. Science Meets Comics. The same team’s previous book, on horses, was met with an enthusiastic reception, and pre-ordering of the new book is now underway.
«Yay, you came home!» The joy is palpable. A swiftly wagging tail, a tongue lick on your face, maybe touching you with front paws. This happy scene meets you almost daily – if you are a wolf parent in the remote woods. That is how wolf pups greet adults returning from hunting to their home den.
It is no coincidence that dogs in our homes are echoing this behavior. «Scientists studying dogs’ origins have long known that the brain of a dog is similar to that of a four-month-old wolf pup,» says Dr Helena Telkanranta, the author of several popular books on animal behavior. «Dogs do fully mature in some ways – otherwise they could not reproduce. However, their social behavior is largely that of a young wolf. Dogs look up to safe parent figures and join in their activities, especially if the dogs know good things will happen as a result.»
This, and many more gems on how dogs think and feel, will be explored in the newest book by Dr Telkanranta and her team. Illustrated by the renowned science artists Maija Karala and Ville Sinkkonen, The Mind of a Dog. Science Meets Comics is an 80-page nonfiction book on dog behavior, training, health, well-being, puppy care and many other topics.
A unique aspect of the book is delivering in-depth knowledge as a comic-book story with relatable characters. For those willing to delve deeper, there are text pages and links to exclusive online content. «The book has been designed to delight a wide variety of readers,» Dr Telkanranta says. The team has included content for many kinds of dog owners, ranging from those considering getting their first dog to experienced professionals working with dogs. The book is mainly designed for adults and teenagers but can also be read by children.
The book will come out in September 2025. Pre-ordering is already underway. «There are pre-order perks, such as free shipping to anywhere in the world and a pdf guide to dog facial expressions as an exclusive gift. They have resulted in quite a lot of pre-ordering activity,» Dr Telkanranta says. «Most pre-orders have been from individual people, but there also have been pet product stores, veterinary clinics, dog training schools and other businesses. These are pre-ordering in bulk at a discount, then selling to their customers.»
