Describes how the Border collie Chaser learned a thousand words and explores the field of animal intelligence and learning ability.

Includes index.

The dog who knows a thousand words -- Good-bye -- Christmas in June -- Let the puppy be a puppy -- "You've got to name her Chaser!" -- Chaser learns what not to chase -- Listening to the farmer -- Learning by playing -- Herding words -- Herding sheep -- Advanced lessons -- Getting published -- Going viral -- Chaser takes a bow -- Chaser goes to Washington -- Expanding the conversation -- Epilogue: unleashing Chaser's genius -- Appendix: Chaser's toys.