Course Summary
In this course, you will learn about dog emotions, behavior, and cognition. You will learn how dogs perceive the world, how they communicate with humans and other dogs, and how they navigate their environment.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basic principles of dog psychology
- Learn how to communicate with dogs effectively
- Explore the latest research on dog cognition
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how dogs perceive and communicate with the world
- Develop effective communication strategies with dogs
- Apply the latest research on dog cognition to improve pet training techniques
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of dog behavior and training
- Interest in animal communication and cognitive science
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- The Science of Well-Being
- Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Dog Emotion and Cognition (University of Edinburgh)
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dog Behaviorist
- Veterinarian and Pet Trainer
Related Books
Description
Dog Emotion and Cognition will introduce you to the exciting new study of dog psychology, what the latest discoveries tell us about how dogs think and feel about us, and how we can use this new knowledge to further strengthen our relationship with our best friends.
Outline
- Course Information
- Introduction to Dog Emotion and Cognition
- FAQs
- The Paradox of a Best Friend That Evolved From Our Worst Enemy
- Introduction
- The Paradoxical Canine
- Cognition Defined
- Dognition, Part 1
- Dognition, Part 2
- Introduction Slide
- The Paradoxical Canines: Lecture Slides
- What is Cognition: Lecture Slides
- Dognition: Lecture Slides
- Review: The Paradoxical Canine
- Review: Cognition Defined
- Review: Dognition
- Module Quiz: Cognition Through the Ages
- How Biology Studies Cognitive Evolution
- Why Experiments, Part 1
- Why Experiments, Part 2
- Why Experiments, Part 3
- Ecological Approach to Evolution, Part 1
- Ecological Approach to Evolution, Part 2
- Ecological Approach to Cognition, Part 1
- Ecological Approach to Cognition, Part 2
- Theory of Mind, Part 1
- Theory of Mind, Part 2
- Theory of Mind, Part 3
- Why Experiments: Lecture Slides
- Ecological Approach to Evolution: Lecture Slides
- Ecological Approach to Cognition: Lecture Slides
- Theory of Mind: Lecture Slides
- Review: Why Experiments?
- Review: Ecological Approach to Evolution
- Review: Ecological Approach to Cognition
- Review: Theory of Mind
- Module Quiz: How Biology Studies Cognitive Evolution
- Dogs Are Cognitively Remarkable
- Communicative Intentions, Part 1
- Communicative Intentions, Part 2
- Communicative Intentions, Part 3
- Origins of Dog Sociality, Part 1
- Origins of Dog Sociality, Part 2
- Communicative Intentions: Lecture Slides
- Origins of Dog Sociality: Lecture Slides
- Review: Communicative Intentions
- Review: Origins of Dog Social Cognition
- Module Quiz: Dogs are Cognitively Remarkable
- Evolutionary Accidents and Survival of the Friendliest
- Discovering Domestication, Part 1
- Discovering Domestication, Part 2
- Discovering Domestication, Part 3
- Artificial vs Self-Domestication, Part 1
- Artificial vs Self-Domestication, Part 2
- Ape Self- Domestication, Part 1
- Ape Self-Domestication, Part 2
- Human Self-Domestication, Part 1
- Human Self-Domestication, Part 2
- Discovering Domestication: Lecture Slides
- Artificial vs Self-Domestication: Lecture Slides
- Ape Self-Domestication: Lecture Slides
- Human Self-Domestication: Lecture Slides
- Review: Discovering Domestication
- Review: Artificial versus Self-Domestication
- Review: Ape Self-Domestication
- Review: Human Self-Domestication
- Module Quiz: Evolutionary Accidents and Survival of the Friendliest
- Problems That Dogs Can and Cannot Solve
- Dog Social Explosion, Part 1
- Dog Social Explosion, Part 2
- Dog Social Explosion, Part 3
- Physical Cognition Explosion, Part 1
- Physical Cognition Explosion, Part 2
- Dog Cooperation, Part 1
- Dog Cooperation, Part 2
- Dog Cooperation, Part 3
- Dog Social Explosion: Lecture Slides
- Physical Cognition Explosion: Lecture Slides
- Dog Cooperation: Lecture Slides
- Review: Dog Cognition Explodes: Understanding the Social World
- Review: Dog Cognition Explodes: Understanding the Physical World
- Review: Dog Cooperation
- Module Quiz: Problems That Dogs Can and Cannot Solve
- Finding Your Dog's Genius
- Breed Differences, Part 1
- Breed Differences, Part 2
- Dog Aggression, Part 1
- Dog Aggression, Part 2
- Teaching Genius, Part 1
- Teaching Genius, Part 2
- Teaching Genius, Part 3
- Dog's Best Friend
- Citizen Science
- Dognition Report
- Breed Differences: Lecture Slides
- Dog Aggression: Lecture Slides
- Teaching Genius: Lecture Slides
- Dog's Best Friend: Lecture Slides
- Citizen Science: Lecture Slides
- Dognition Report: Lecture Slides
- Review: Breed Differences in Cognition?
- Review: Dog Aggression
- Review: Teaching Genius
- Module Quiz: Finding your Dog's Genius
- Final Exam
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
The Dog Emotion and Cognition course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. It is highly rated by students who found it to be an engaging and informative course. One key aspect that stood out for many users was the course's thorough coverage of the topic.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course
- Thorough coverage of the topic
- Great introduction to dog behavior and psychology
- Easy to follow and understand
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course to be too basic
- Not enough in-depth information for advanced learners
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Some users felt the pacing was too slow
- Lack of interaction with instructors
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