Sit, Stay, Speak: Unleashing the Science of Dog-Human Communication
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Dr. Emily Bray
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Evan MacLean
Associate Professor, Veterinary Medicine
Dogs have lived alongside humans for tens of thousands of years, occupying roles ranging from hunting partners to couch companions. What is it that allows dogs to thrive in a human world and how do humans and dogs seemingly communicate so effectively across the species divide?
In this lecture, we will explore what dogs really understand about human communication and whether dogs have evolved unusual abilities for success in this domain. We will similarly consider what we as humans understand about the communicative world of dogs and how a better scientific understanding of dog behavior and cognition can enrich dog-human communication in the future.
All lectures are free and open to the public. RSVP here. Doors open at Centennial Hall at 6:15 p.m. The lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
The lectures will be livestreamed on the UAZScience YouTube channel.