Made for Each Other: Why Dogs and People Are Perfect Partners

Over three chapters, Patent thoughtfully considers the enduring connection between dogs and people, which likely began as a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and wolves: “Maybe those ancient people put up with the garbage-eating wolves because they kept dangerous animals away and helped clean up their trash,” she posits. The second section looks at studies on canine cognition and behavior, including how a dog’s brain responds when thinking about food or seeing a familiar human, how they interpret human facial expressions, and whether they feel jealousy. A third section details the ways that dogs help humans as service and emotional support animals. Patent gives readers a fresh perspective on this human-animal bond in a book that’s sure to spark curiosity and discussion. Color photos, both from Muñoz and stock photo sources, appear throughout. Ages 6–9. [em]Agent: Susan Schulman, Susan Schulman Literary. (Jan.) [/em]