How Dogs View the World: Leading Expert in Animal Behavior and Cognition to Give Special Seminar

We may think we understand why dogs do what they do, but canine behavior may be attributed to reasons very different than our suppositions. Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavior Medicine at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom, will discuss canine cognitive skills during a special seminar hosted by Penn Vet on March 8, 2014. The event will focus on the sensory capacities and cognitive skills of dogs and how they help dogs construct their physical and social worlds.

The seminar will take place on Saturday, March 8 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Penn Vet’s Hill Pavilion at 380 S. University Ave. Admission is $50. For more information or to register, visit:https://capable-canine.com/classes/professor-daniel-mills/. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.

Professor Mills will look at the world of the dog from a scientific perspective to present a sometimes surprising picture of canine capabilities. The event will be split into two sessions. In the first, Professor Mills will discuss how dogs construct their physical world and how the results can differ from ours. For example, it is widely known that dogs are color blind, but what are the implications of this fact? A fuller understanding of the world of the dog may yield a better exploitation of their real capacities.

The second session will look at the social world of dogs. Understanding how dogs process and apply information about other individuals (human and animal alike) can lead to more effective communication with dogs in ways that minimize the risk of conflicts. Professor Mills will also explore the potential for novel training methods.

Professor Mills is a leading expert in dog and cat behavior and cognition. He will also be speaking at the 114^th Penn Annual Conference from March 5-7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The event offers continuing education credit for small- and large-animal veterinarians and technicians from across the country. Professor Mills will address stress and pheromonatherapy in cats and dogs, as well as dog cognition. For more information, visit: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/pac2014.

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