As much as we love and care for our dogs, much of their behavior often remains a mystery to us. Why do they enjoy rolling in smelly garbage? Why do they playfully chase one buddy while nervously rolling over in front of another? Why do dogs so often mirror their owners' behavior? What goes on in our dogs' minds - and how much of it can we understand? Almost all the answers to these and many other questions can be found in Mark Bekoff's favorite observation area - the dog park. The award-winning scientist and author invites us to conduct field research right at our doorstep and learn to observe closely - not just the dogs, but also the people who interact with them. With a playful tone, he effortlessly conveys complex relationships and the latest insights.