Author Jennifer S Holland talks about Dogs and their Intelligence

The Neil Haley Show

You may know of National Geographic writer Jennifer S. Holland, the author of Unlikely Friendships which spent more than 46 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her new book is Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence, a cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, that is Holland’s quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence. “In this winning report, Holland (Unlikely Friendships), a former National Geographic journalist, investigates what goes on in dogs’ minds….The mix of scientific research and reporting comes together to offer enlightening insight into canines’ “social and olfactory intelligence.” This is a treat.” Publishers Weekly review “Dog Smart shows that even people can be smart—if we pay attention to our dogs. It also shows what a wonderful and graceful writer Jennifer Holland is. Holland knows a lot about how dogs think. She knows what your dog would like you to know, about how you and your dog can live your best life together.”—Carl Safina, author of Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe