Lecture: Relationship between Dog and Human

In Germany, there are over ten million dogs, highlighting their central role in our society. The relationship between humans and dogs is increasingly becoming the focus of scientific studies that provide new insights into social bonds, intelligence, and learning abilities of dogs. This lecture presents current research findings on the human-dog relationship and encourages questioning traditional training methods. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own role in their relationship with their dog and consider alternative approaches. Additionally, common problems and conflicts in the human-dog relationship will be analyzed, and possible solutions will be discussed. Through practical examples, new perspectives on dogs will be conveyed, allowing participants to connect the content with their own experiences. The lecture is aimed at those interested in new viewpoints on the complex relationship between humans and dogs. Scientific findings will always be linked to practical experiences from dog training and illustrated accordingly.