Dog Emotion and Cognition

Description

Dog Emotion and Cognition will introduce you to the exciting new field of dog psychology, what the latest discoveries tell us about how dogs think and feel about us, and how we can use this new knowledge to strengthen our bond with our best friends.

Syllabus :

1. Course Information

• Introduction to Dog Emotion and Cognition

 

2. The Paradox of a Best Friend That Evolved From Our Worst Enemy

• The Paradoxical Canine
• Cognition Defined
• Dognition

 

3. How Biology Studies Cognitive Evolution

• Why Experiments
• Ecological Approach to Evolution
• Theory of Mind

 

4. Dogs Are Cognitively Remarkable

• Communicative Intentions
• Origins of Dog Sociality

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