Coursera · Brian Hare, Duke University
Dog Emotion and Cognition
A Duke University introduction to the scientific study of dogs, their cognition, social behavior, and relationships with people.
Explore canine emotion and cognition learning for scientific observation and interpretation, with clear limits around veterinary care and individual behavior treatment.
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Animal behavior can be studied through careful observation and questions about cognition and social life. Familiarity with an animal does not make every interpretation reliable. A scientific introduction helps separate what happened from the intention you assign to it.
Choose educational material that explains its evidence and scope. A canine-cognition course differs from veterinary care or an individual training plan. Use appropriate welfare guidance and seek qualified assessment for a real health or behavior problem.
Describe a familiar behavior using observable details, then propose two explanations. Identify the evidence needed to distinguish them rather than choosing the most appealing story.
Coursera · Brian Hare, Duke University
A Duke University introduction to the scientific study of dogs, their cognition, social behavior, and relationships with people.