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Julie Hecht

@DogSpies

PhD candidate @GC_CUNY & presenter of dog science. I would like to meet your dog. Also! Cat behavior and welfare!

 NYC
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Joined April 2011
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That's a wrap! Before signing off the @sciam blogroll, I look back at some of my most notable posts. You best bet dog urine made the cut! blogs.scientificamerican.com… #dog #behavior #cognition #welfare #DogsofTwittter
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Awesome!!!
Do You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb (@DoUBelieveInDog) profile pictureDo You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb@DoUBelieveInDog25 Jul 2024
City for Dogs day is here! 🐕🏙️💛 This has been a fun way to explore a dog’s world and my home city in new ways. Thanks to @networkedcities @SciMelb @AWSciCent for partnering to deliver this. Can’t wait to see what conversations it sparks! pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/artic…
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The reviews are in: "Cat lovers will want to get their paws on this." DO IT!
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CONGRATS!!!
Do You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb (@DoUBelieveInDog) profile pictureDo You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb@DoUBelieveInDog1 Feb 2024
✨🐶 Exciting Life Update! 🐶✨ I am thrilled to share that I have started my new position as the Chaser Innovation Research Fellow in Canine Welfare Science at @UniMelb @SciMelb @AWSciCent! 🌟 1/3
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YAY!!! Did you pre-order your copy yet???? #catplay #cats #Caturday #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOnTwitter
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amazon.com/Play-Your-Cat-Ess…
Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding...

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I PRE-ORDERED AND YOU CAN TOO! #cat #cats #catplay #CatsOfTwitter #TaylorSwift #CatsLover
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New York dog lovers -- opportunity to participate in dog science at the College of Staten Island! Detail below!
Dana Ravid-Schurr (@DanaRavid) profile pictureDana Ravid-Schurr@DanaRavid13 Nov 2023
Dogs of NY, we are looking for you! We are currently looking for participants for our Attention to Attention study at the College of Staten Island. Please spread the word!
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Live with a fetching cat? More opportunities to show your cat in action. See below...
Jemma Forman, PhD (@jemma_forman) profile pictureJemma Forman, PhD@jemma_forman13 Nov 2023
You still have a chance to take part in our next cat fetching study! Please sign up to this mailing list using your email address and you will be told when the next study is available 👉 bit.ly/catfetch2023
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More on fetching cats!
Jemma Forman, PhD (@jemma_forman) profile pictureJemma Forman, PhD@jemma_forman19 Jan 2023
1/6 Have you ever wondered if domestic cats can fetch and retrieve objects like dogs? 🤔 @DaveLeavens, @LRRenner and I were interested in how cats begin to fetch, where the agency is in this behaviour (owner or cat?) and what sorts of objects may be retrieved. #AnimBehav2023
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Do you have a CLONED dog? Or maybe someone you know? @DogUmwelt's hoping to connect. Spread the word!
Alexandra Horowitz (@DogUmwelt) profile pictureAlexandra Horowitz@DogUmwelt19 Oct 2023
long-shot query: do any of my lovely followers know someone who has cloned a dog? (and can you put me in touch with them?)
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Do you live with a cat who fetches? If so, you're not alone! Read on...
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PRE-ORDER PRE-ORDER PRE-ORDER!!!! !!!! !!!! !!!!! #cat #CatsofTwittter
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It's PLAYTIME!!!
International Cat Care (@iCatCare) profile pictureInternational Cat Care@iCatCare8 Nov 2023
#InternationalHumanAnimalBondDay 😻 Playing with your cat strengthens your bond! Research has shown that owners who played regularly with their cats felt their cats experienced a better quality of life. So, remember to play today! 🐾 More advice 👉 icatcare.org/international-c…
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We are happy to announce that we are now accepting #abstracts for #CSC24 through our website. Click on the picture below to submit an abstract. #Dogs #Science #CanineScience caninesciencesociety.org/abs…
Abstract Submission | Canine Science Society

Abstract Submission | Canine Science Society

We are now accepting abstracts for the 2024 canine science conference from now until March.

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What do animal health and wellbeing plans mean to vets? Spend 15 minutes completing an online survey to tell us. The survey closes on 29th Nov 2023. You can enter to win a $100 Prezzy Gift Card. All information you provide will be strictly confidential. qualtricsxmqkzw82x8p.qualtri…
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🎓 I'm on the lookout for prospective PhD students in the field of Animal-Computer Interaction this year! 🐾 Explore details about our research group at animalcomputerinteraction.co… and scholarship info session below ⬇️ Catch me in person at @animal_computer or email for more info.
Join Us

Join Us

Creating tech for animals to explore new possibilities. Open Positions Postdoctoral Positions If you are interested in pursuing a postdoc, please get in touch with Dr Hirskyj-Douglas with your proj…

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Mohamed Khamis (@MKhamisHCI) profile pictureMohamed Khamis@MKhamisHCI10 Nov 2023
Want to do a PhD in computer science @UofGlasgow ? join our school's info session on 29 November! #PhDposition #computersciencephd #computerscience
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Great new paper! Congrats!
Do You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb (@DoUBelieveInDog) profile pictureDo You Believe In Dog? 🐶 Mia Cobb@DoUBelieveInDog2 Nov 2023
Was an absolute pleasure to bounce ideas about with @KatLittlewood @MorganVHeslop to bring this theory-heavy (but also practical!) piece together. We hope you enjoy it and would love to hear your feedback #animalwelfare #agency #choice #control #animals @SciMelb @MasseyUni
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Volunteer opportunities for animal loving science communicators!
SCAS (@SCASuk) profile pictureSCAS@SCASuk7 Nov 2023
Do you have a way with words & experience w/ public engagement &/or web design? Are you passionate about the relationship between people & animals? If so, SCAS has 2 volunteer roles in our Communications Team that might interest you! scas.org.uk/join-the-scas-co…
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Do you or someone you know have a cloned dog? Asking for a colleague who's looking to connect! Please share, comment below, or send a DM with contact info.
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Peak inside Year of the Puppy!
Alexandra Horowitz (@DogUmwelt) profile pictureAlexandra Horowitz@DogUmwelt3 Oct 2022
head-over-heels -- absolutely upside-down -- with delight at Rivka Galchen's essay about Year of the Puppy in @NewYorker newyorker.com/science/elemen…
Peak Cuteness, and Other Revelations from the Science of Puppies

Peak Cuteness, and Other Revelations from the Science of Puppies

A new book explores how dogs and people grow up together.

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