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Military Working Dog Handlers Collaborate with the University of Arizona
The Arizona Canine Cognition Center meets with Military Working Dogs and their handlers at the Davis-Montham Air Force Base to discuss how research could improve the lives of Military Working Dogs and their handlers. Military Working Dog Handlers Collaborate with the University of Arizona.
Are Puppies Primed to Understand Human Gestures?
Dr. Emily Bray's new study of 375 puppies from Canine Companions for Independence, entitled "Early-emerging and Highly Heritable Sensitivity to Human Communication in Dogs", has received coverage from diverse media outlets, including Smithsonian Magazine, New Scientist,... continue reading
Can Very Young Puppies Comprehend Human Gestures?
Scientific American's 60-Second Science Podcast interviews Dr. Emily Bray about her work with puppies at Canine Companions for Independence. Puppies Understand You Even at a Young Age, Most Adorable Study of the Year Confirms
Is social intelligence genetically hardwired in dogs?
Science Magazine talks to Dr. Evan MacLean about research at Canine Companions for Independence that is revealing the influence of genetics on puppies' social intelligence. These adorable puppies may help explain why dogs understand our body language
The Functional Breeding Podcast
The Functional Breeding Podcast interviews Dr. Emily Bray to talk about her research on the effects of different styles of maternal care on the adult personalities of dogs. The Functional Breeding Podcast