The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving audiobook

Jeffrey Masson's latest work examines the co-evolution of dogs and humans, and explains how it is that the two species are interlinked via their ability to feel love for creatures different from themselves.Inspired by the Masson family's dog, Benjy, the author examines the unconditional love that his dog displays for the family members, cats, people in nursing homes, etc., and sets out to determine how it is possible for this to be so.In the process, Masson learns (and shares) information on how dogs are perceived by other cultures, in some cases for good and others not so much. He examines perspectives from various animal behavior experts, and see hows this applies to his own beloved Lab.I found the book interesting from both an animal behavior and anthropological/sociological perspective. Highly recommended for dog lovers in particular.(Review based on uncorrected advance proof.)

In honor of "National Dog Day(s of Summer)," I picked up Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's book, THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING, because quite frankly I can't stop loving *my* dog, a sweet highly lovable geriatric basset hound. Call it selfish, or call it neotenic or symbionic as Masson does, but the canine love is alive and well. If you are looking for a book like MARLEY & ME or THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, this isn't the one for you. This book is a little more scholastic--lots of studies are cited, along with other books and experts on similar subjects. Masson does an excellent job of paring it down for us folks who are more ennamored with our dogs than we are the science behind it. But if you have an affinity for social science, animal behavior, and well--love--then this book will also speak to you (perhaps in the form of a bark). Ironcially, I learned the bark is a man-made attribute of the dog; they don't do it in the wild (as dogs are derived from wolves). Sure, wolves howl and whine, but they don't bark. The bark is a characteristic developed by man for dogs. You'll learn this and so much more from THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING, like prisoners who are given a puppy to care for (the dog loves his inmate, no strings attached), guide/service dogs, and why we sleep with four-legged buds. No other species chooses another species to sleep with, so says Masson, with perhaps the exception of a cat. THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING will warm your heart and give you a greater appreciation for Fido.

If you have ever owned a dog then Masson’s argument in The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving is obvious to you. If you have ever shared part of your life with a cuddly pet then you can easily see how he/she made you better. The unique element in Masson’s book is that he offers scientific evidence to back up this connection.For at least the last 15,000 years (many believe longer) humans and dogs have lived together. In the beginning the dog was a wolf, and the relationship was rather tenuous. Nevertheless, humans 15,000 had a long way to go in an evolutionary standpoint. The main way that dogs added in this adventure: helping us develop affection and tolerance for a different species. Masson goes on expertly to explain that dogs and humans are unique in this capacity: no other species loves another one in quite this way (not even cats!).Mixing scientific research with his own wonderful dog, Masson’s The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving is the perfect gift for any dog lover.

A fascinating look at the co-evolution of dogs and humans. Masson raises the possibility that humans wouldn't be quite so human had we not had dogs in our lives. You will never look at your dog the same way after reading this book.

Great book about dogs and the bond between dogs and people. The idea that dogs and humans co-evolved and that is why the relationship is so strong along with personal anecdotes about the authors dog makes for a very readable book. But, he seemed to be repeating himself at times.

More of a thesis than novelIt took me a while to get through this book but well worth it. He describes his dog and its deep ability to love. He also has researched a lot so is able to justify his impression that only dogs are able to love because of our unique coexistence for 40,000 years.

A bit of a memoir of a very special dog; a LOT of science and such all too My Full Review

It was an interesting book about the evolution of man and his love of dogs. Sometimes a bit too scientific for my taste.

Short read, where the author postulates an interesting premise, which I will not share here. An interesting view on human-canine relationships.

I love listening to it over and over again.

After reading Masson's "When Elephants Weep," and after reading this book, I will continue to read anything he writes. Love him. There were just a few - very few - parts that got too scientific for my liking, but overall I thought it informative and fascinating. He mostly tells about his dog Benjy, a support dog who was released from the program, and about dogs and their behavior in general. Interesting fact: Humans walk into a kitchen and can smell stew cooking; dogs walk in and can smell every single ingredient in the stew. Their sense of smell is astounding. Can't wait to look up his other books. He's got quite a few.

This book is a wonderful heartwarming book for dog lovers. Also a very intelligent book by an authority in animal emotions. I was fascinated to learn that dogs and humans have had this love affair going for over 15,000 years. The only relationship, that can only be described as love, that exists between 2 species.

Touching. Great stories about our companions.Enjoyable. I learned a new vocabulary about love. Benjy changed this family's life for the better. There's no denying Benjy accepted and gave love in return.

This is an excellent book on human relationships with dogs. It is well written and appealing.I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about dogs.