service dogs

Erin Hecht, a leading canine behavior researcher at Harvard University, believes her latest findings could revolutionize the way service dogs are prepared for their critical roles in assisting people with disabilities. “This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” Hecht...

Harvard University’s canine behavior specialist Erin Hecht is spearheading a project that could transform the way service dogs are trained. By applying the latest findings in animal cognition and learning theory, Hecht’s work aims to make training programs faster, more reliable, and better suited to the diverse needs of people who...