Episode
Why all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
31:53
Published: Fri Mar 24 2023
Description
Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing solutions to common "misbehaviors" that are often simply the result of a pup's attempt to communicate in a world that's very different from their own. Hear about the evolution and psychology behind your dog's actions -- and how to give them a happier, healthier life.
Chapters
Melanie Perkins, CEO of Canva, discusses how the graphic design platform empowers creativity and simplifies the design process during a TED membership event.
00:00 - 02:19 (02:19)
Summary
Melanie Perkins, CEO of Canva, discusses how the graphic design platform empowers creativity and simplifies the design process during a TED membership event. She also touches on improving relationships with pets.
EpisodeWhy all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Learn to interpret your dog's actions and behavior without thinking of them as "bad dogs."
02:22 - 09:09 (06:47)
Summary
Learn to interpret your dog's actions and behavior without thinking of them as "bad dogs." Contrary to popular belief, the guilty look that dogs give is not a sign of actual guilt, according to recent research.
EpisodeWhy all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Raising a dog can be challenging as it takes time and effort to understand their behavior and effectively communicate with them.
09:10 - 14:31 (05:21)
Summary
Raising a dog can be challenging as it takes time and effort to understand their behavior and effectively communicate with them. This makes it difficult for dog parents to integrate dogs into human society.
EpisodeWhy all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The podcast discusses whether dogs understand human language through tones and gestures or communication buttons and how socialization plays a significant role in a dog's ability to communicate.
14:31 - 24:25 (09:54)
Summary
The podcast discusses whether dogs understand human language through tones and gestures or communication buttons and how socialization plays a significant role in a dog's ability to communicate.
EpisodeWhy all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The misbehavior of adolescent dogs is often a death sentence as the lack of understanding of why dogs behave in certain ways can lead to them being seen as an inconvenience or challenge instead of an opportunity to interact with them differently.
24:25 - 30:02 (05:37)
Summary
The misbehavior of adolescent dogs is often a death sentence as the lack of understanding of why dogs behave in certain ways can lead to them being seen as an inconvenience or challenge instead of an opportunity to interact with them differently. It is important to note that dogs are capable of seeing color, though it may be muted.
EpisodeWhy all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Dogs live in a parallel world of smell that humans don't often pay attention to, and allowing them to explore and smell intentionally can lead to a happier dog.
30:02 - 33:15 (03:12)
Summary
Dogs live in a parallel world of smell that humans don't often pay attention to, and allowing them to explore and smell intentionally can lead to a happier dog.