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Society for the Promotion of Applied Research in Canine Science (SPARCS) Conference is being held on June 28-30, 2013 in Seattle, WA and will also be broadcast live at: http://caninescience.info/live-stream/
The list of speakers and topics are quite impressive. I've included a brief summary of the schedule below.
Friday, June 28 - Origins in the Wild
The Wolf that Came in From the Cold – Clive Wynne
Do We Have a Wolf at Home or Was Linné Right From the Beginning? – Ádám Miklósi
Beastly Passions and Compassioniate Conservation: Redecoating Nature, Expanding Our Compassion Footprint, and Rewilding Our Hearts – Marc Bekoff
Dog Health: Biologically Appropriate Nutrition, Genetics & Integrated Care – Michael W. Fox
What if Anything is a Wolf – Ray Coppinger
Panel Discussion with Marc Bekoff, Michael W. Fox, Ádám Miklósi, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, and Ray Coppinger
Saturday, June 29 - Social Behavior and Emotions
Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals and Why Social Play is so Important to Understand – Marc Bekoff
Comparative Ethology, Normal & Abnormal Behavior – Michael W. Fox
Parallel Skills in Dogs and Humans: How Dogs Survive in the Anthropogenic Environment? – Ádám Miklósi
Why Your Dog Loves You So – Clive Wynne
Why Do Breeds of Dogs Behave Differently – Ray Coppinger
Panel Discussion with Michael W. Fox, Ádám Miklósi, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, Ray Coppinger, and Alexandra Horowitz
Sunday, June 30 - Cognition and Development
Brain & Behavioral Development, Socialization & Superdogs – Michael W. Fox
Dog Smarts: Their Nature and Function – Clive Wynne
Why Dogs Could Not Lose What They Never Had? – Ádám Miklósi
The Mind of the 'Average' Dog: Are We Barking Up the Wrong Tree? – Monique Udell
A Dog's Point of View – Alexandra Horowitz
Panel Discussion with Michael W. Fox, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, Ray Coppinger, and Alexandra Horowitz
More information can be found at: http://caninescience.info and https://www.facebook.com/CanineScience
SPARCS is an initiative to promote research and education in canine science. Proceeds from the event will be used to donate research grants for graduate students and PhD candidates in canine science as well as expand the scope of our efforts in free and low-cost education for everyone.
The list of speakers and topics are quite impressive. I've included a brief summary of the schedule below.
Friday, June 28 - Origins in the Wild
The Wolf that Came in From the Cold – Clive Wynne
Do We Have a Wolf at Home or Was Linné Right From the Beginning? – Ádám Miklósi
Beastly Passions and Compassioniate Conservation: Redecoating Nature, Expanding Our Compassion Footprint, and Rewilding Our Hearts – Marc Bekoff
Dog Health: Biologically Appropriate Nutrition, Genetics & Integrated Care – Michael W. Fox
What if Anything is a Wolf – Ray Coppinger
Panel Discussion with Marc Bekoff, Michael W. Fox, Ádám Miklósi, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, and Ray Coppinger
Saturday, June 29 - Social Behavior and Emotions
Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals and Why Social Play is so Important to Understand – Marc Bekoff
Comparative Ethology, Normal & Abnormal Behavior – Michael W. Fox
Parallel Skills in Dogs and Humans: How Dogs Survive in the Anthropogenic Environment? – Ádám Miklósi
Why Your Dog Loves You So – Clive Wynne
Why Do Breeds of Dogs Behave Differently – Ray Coppinger
Panel Discussion with Michael W. Fox, Ádám Miklósi, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, Ray Coppinger, and Alexandra Horowitz
Sunday, June 30 - Cognition and Development
Brain & Behavioral Development, Socialization & Superdogs – Michael W. Fox
Dog Smarts: Their Nature and Function – Clive Wynne
Why Dogs Could Not Lose What They Never Had? – Ádám Miklósi
The Mind of the 'Average' Dog: Are We Barking Up the Wrong Tree? – Monique Udell
A Dog's Point of View – Alexandra Horowitz
Panel Discussion with Michael W. Fox, Clive Wynne, Monique Udell, Ray Coppinger, and Alexandra Horowitz
More information can be found at: http://caninescience.info and https://www.facebook.com/CanineScience
SPARCS is an initiative to promote research and education in canine science. Proceeds from the event will be used to donate research grants for graduate students and PhD candidates in canine science as well as expand the scope of our efforts in free and low-cost education for everyone.