Explore the fascinating world of canine cognition in this 50-minute talk featuring leading researchers Ross Andersen, Brian Hare, and Alexandra Horowitz. Delve into the mysterious minds of dogs, uncovering how they perceive their human companions and the world around them. Discover groundbreaking insights from the rapidly growing field of canine cognition research, including topics such as domestication, sensory perception, memory, and the theory of mind in dogs. Learn about common misinterpretations of dog behavior, the importance of smell in canine perception, and the potential benefits dogs bring to human longevity. Address ethical concerns surrounding puppy mills and animal shelters, and explore intriguing questions about canine dreaming and end-of-life awareness. Gain a deeper understanding of the complex cognitive abilities of man's best friend, from puppyhood through adulthood, and challenge your assumptions about the inner workings of the canine mind.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The Challenge
The Need to Understand
Humans Domesticated Dogs
Human Fecal Matter
Dogs and Humans
Misinterpretation
Variance in Responses
Smell
Visual vs olfactory
Deep episodic memory
The theory of mind
What have you learned
What dogs do for us
Do dogs help with longevity
Do dogs sense their own deaths
Do dogs need another dog
Puppy mills and kill shelters
Do dogs dream
Puppy vs middleaged dog
The guilty look
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
