{"product_id":"chaser-john-w-pilley-9780544334595","title":"Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER. The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who redefined animal intelligence. A joyous explanation of behavior, learning, and perception--any pet owner, parent, teacher, or psychologist will be enriched by this book. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for extending dialogue with dogs well beyond \"fetch.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chaser, he wanted to explore the boundaries of language learning and communication between humans and man's best friend. Exhibiting intelligence previously thought impossible in dogs, Chaser soon learned the names of more than a thousand toys and sentences with multiple elements of grammar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChaser's accomplishments are revolutionizing the way we think about the intelligence of animals. John and Chaser's inspiring journey demonstrates the power of learning through play and opens our eyes to the boundless potential in the animals we love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most scientifically important dog in over a century.\" -- Brian Hare, founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John W. Pilley, Hilary Hinzmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0544334590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780544334595\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e162462 \/ Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John W. Pilley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049593401599,"sku":"9780544334595","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b1fa7a2d-22b3-40b6-af63-3d2a64ee580d.jpg?v=1685002404","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chaser-john-w-pilley-9780544334595","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}