28. How Dogs Talk to Us with Canine Cognition Expert Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere, Director of the Thinking Dog Center at Hunter College, about new research into the behavior and cognition of domestic dogs. Listen as they discuss:The origins of Dr. Byosiere's research interestsThe interdisciplinary and translational nature of dog cognition researchThe history of dog cognition as an academic fieldThe pre-historic origins of canine domestication and breedingThe multi-species work being done at Hunter College's Animal Behavior & Conservation ProgramPractical considerations of studying dog cognitionSample research projects and resultsButton mats that allow dogs to "talk"How dogs have been "talking" to us this whole time, but we just haven't been listeningAlso on this month's show:Viral trending animals, including Murphy the bald eagle, his pet rock, and his foster baby eagleAnimal news, including Cinnamon the goat & Felix the dog; Moggie's retirement village for cats; dogs' unique "nose prints"Listener Q&AEmail [email protected] to have your pet questions answered on next month’s Ask the Vet Listener Q&A!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!