Pilley Bianchi - For the Love of Dog: Understanding Language, Canine Cognition, and Play to Deepen the Bond With Your Dog

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.comToday's guest: Pilley Bianchi - For the Love of Dog: Understanding Language, Canine Cognition, and Play to Deepen the Bond With Your DogIn this engaging episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Pilley Bianchi, daughter of John Pilley, the renowned behavioral psychologist. Pilley shares the fascinating story of Chaser, her father's border collie who has the largest language learning ability of any known animal, with a vocabulary of over a thousand words. We delve into the groundbreaking methods used to teach Chaser, emphasizing the power of play in learning. Pilley also provides insights on common mistakes pet owners make, the importance of clear communication, and how to reconnect dogs with their natural play instincts. With real-life anecdotes and tips, this episode is a must-listen for dog enthusiasts and anyone interested in animal cognition. Plus, Pilley introduces her new book, 'For the Love of Dog,' filled with science, philosophy, and fun, practical advice for enhancing your relationship with your dog.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:23 Meet Chaser: The Dog with the Largest Vocabulary02:05 The Journey of Teaching Chaser07:09 The Importance of Play in Learning09:35 Helping Dogs Rediscover Play13:49 Common Mistakes in Dog Training19:55 About the Latest Book23:24 Where to Find the Book and ConclusionTo find out more and connect with Pilley:The websites:  https://www.pilleybianchi.com, https://www.chaserthebc.comThe bio: Pilley Bianchi  is the author of For the Love of Dog, The Ultimate Relationship Guide  with NYT’s illustrator Calum Heath  and a contributing editor for Inside Your Dog’s Mind. She is the daughter of Dr. John W. Pilley, owner/teacher of Chaser the Border Collie , scientifically known as “the smartest dog in the world.” Bianchi is a co-teacher, producer, and writer for Chaser featured in Time, People, Popular Science, The New York Times, and Modern Dog, 60 Minutes, CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC, ITV, etc. and ghost writer for New York Times best-selling book Chaser. She has appeared at SXSW, Fox, Hills, PBS, Dogspot.in India, CBC Canada, SBS TV South Korea, WIRED, the AKC, the ASPCA, the IAABC, NPR Canada, and Talk RADIO London. Bianchi leads The Chaser Initiative , a non-profit dedicated to educating children and promoting animal welfare science with researcher Dr. Mia Cobb and the University of Melbourne.On social media: https://www.facebook.com/pilley.bianchi, https://www.instagram.com/pilleybianchi/, https://www.facebook.com/chaserthebc/The book: For the Love of Dog: The Ultimate Relationship Guide―Observations, lessons, and wisdom to better understand our canine companions - https://a.co/d/1evnCHx