You'll get the answer to that as well as learn how to read subtle expressions of emotion on your dog's face, how you can increase your dog's happiness while decreasing fear and anger and what biology can tell us about why we love dogs so much!

Patricia McConnell's day long seminar, video-taped at the Marin County Human Society, explores the biology of emotion in people and dogs, combining slides, video and hands-on work with demonstration dogs. You'll learn what emotions really are, and how much of primal emotions like happiness, fear and anger are shared by you and your dog. This presentation looks at both the differences and similarities of emotions in dogs and people, and includes solutions to dog behavior problems motivated by fear and anger. The day ends with an in-depth examination of why we love dogs as much as we do, and celebrates the bond between us and our four-footed friends.

"Inspiring! Funny, intelligent and darn-near perfect! Excellent balance of science and practical information."