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Culture of Empathy Builder:  Stanley Coren

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Stanley Coren & Edwin Rutsch: How to Build a Culture of Empathy with Dogs
Stanley Coren is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of many best-selling books on dogs including, 'How Dogs Think: Understanding the Canine Mind', 'How To Speak Dog' and 'The Modern Dog'.  

Stanley says empathy is the glue that connects us and that "there is a consensus that the mind of a dog is very similar in capacity and behaviors to the mind of a human 2 to 3-year-old." "Recent research demonstrates that dogs have empathy and recognize when humans are emotionally distressed. Their response is an attempt to comfort the unhappy person as best they can." One way to foster empathy in children is for children to have a dog, which helps them learn how to connect and relate to others. The dog will not judge them but offers empathic connection.

Sub Conference: Animals & Nature

 

 

 

Stanley Coren & Edwin Rutsch: How to Build a Culture of Empathy with Dogs

 

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June 7, 2012 - Canine Empathy: Your Dog Really Does Care If You Are Unhappy
New research shows that dogs respond to their owner's unhappiness.

 

Recent research demonstrates that dogs have empathy and recognize when humans are emotionally distressed. Their response is an attempt to comfort the unhappy person as best they can.