This course explores canine cognition and the human-dog connection, delving into topics such as dog play, adoption, eye contact, domestication, and the ways we communicate with dogs. Students will learn about dog behavior, language, memory, and abilities like cancer detection. The teaching method includes lectures and discussions by Dr. Alexandra Horowitz. This course is intended for dog lovers, pet owners, animal behavior enthusiasts, and those interested in understanding the bond between humans and dogs.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Dog Scientist
Dog Play
Adoption
Eye contact
Domestication
Friendly Species
Human Dog Connection
People Look Like Their Dogs
Dogs Are So Happy
Dogs Are Depressed
Dogs Can Find Bodies
How Do We Speak To Our Dogs
How People Speak To Their Dogs
Do Your Business
People Talk to Their Dogs
A Thousand Words for Toys
Dog Language
Smells
Cancer Detection
Names for Dogs
Dog Names for Relatives
quiddity
brussels sprouts
dogs love
dogs memory
dog costumes
dogs ability to smell
what is it like to be a dog
let them sniff
vestigial impulse
training with food
identification
barking
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
