It’s like herding cats! Why our beliefs about the behavior & cognition of other species matter
Communicating about scientific ideas is often easiest when there is a clear story to tell, especially if it is a story about how smart dogs are. This is not that talk…
Instead, we will look at some examples of how we study, interact with, and speak about the behavior and cognition of different species, including dogs, cats, and wolves, all while thinking about how our beliefs and expectations can influence these practices. Can developing a deeper curiosity for species and individual diversity improve our methods as scientists, trainers, and animal caretakers? Let’s find out!