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Being a Dog
Being a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Stephen Dubner (2 episodes) on Freakonomics Radio (2 episodes).
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Horowitz has written a couple of fascinating books inside of a dog and being a dog.
Stephen Dubner · Freakonomics Radio · Apr 2019 Why people recommend it
Being a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz is a popular science book that explores the extraordinary olfactory world of canines, helping humans understand how dogs experience their environment primarily through scent. On Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner highlighted this work and its companion text during segments focusing on animal cognition. On April 5, 2018, in episode 329 titled The Invisible Paw, Dubner introduced Horowitz to the audience by mentioning that she had authored a couple of fascinating books, specifically identifying Inside of a Dog and Being a Dog. Later, on April 25, 2019, during a rebroadcast of the same material titled The Invisible Paw (Rebroadcast), Dubner again referenced Horowitz and her literary contributions while setting up the discussion on how animals navigate the world alongside humans. By bringing up these books, the podcast provided listeners with context regarding the author's expertise in animal behavior and cognition, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the sensory experiences of pets. The mentions served to anchor the scientific insights discussed on the show in well-researched literature written by a leading expert in the field of canine cognition.
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Stephen Dubner Horowitz has written a couple of fascinating books inside of a dog and being a dog. 2
“Horowitz has written a couple of fascinating books inside of a dog and being a dog.”
“Horowitz has written a couple of fascinating books, Inside of a Dog and Being a Dog.”
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“her other books include being a dog our dogs ourselves”