Dogs have made their mark in a number of subjects, from the Shakespearean stage to Animal-Computer Interaction.
Dogs in History and The Arts
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Cynicism: Philosophy for dogs?
Where being truly human means living like a dog.
Read nowCynicism: Philosophy for dogs?Level: 1 Introductory
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Do dogs want to go to heaven?
Have you ever wondered what happens to our pets when they die?
Read nowDo dogs want to go to heaven?Level: 1 Introductory
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The Dog of Alcibiades
Getting people to gossip about your dog can be a useful way of distracting them from talking about you!
Read nowThe Dog of AlcibiadesLevel: 1 Introductory
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English monsters
Dr Tim Hammond takes a look at dogs and the poor on the English Renaissance stage, particularly in Shakespeare's history plays.
Read nowEnglish monstersLevel: 1 Introductory
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Dangerous dogs, dangerous owners
Why bringing about responsible dog ownership cannot come soon enough.
Read nowDangerous dogs, dangerous ownersLevel: 1 Introductory
Dogs in Science
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Dogs under the microscope
Dr Mark Hirst delves into Dog DNA to explain where they came from and why there are so many different types.
Read nowDogs under the microscopeLevel: 1 Introductory
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The selective breeding of dogs
How does the selective breeding of dogs work? Why are poodles and German Shephers different? What about designer dogs? This science article explores.
Read nowThe selective breeding of dogsLevel: 1 Introductory
Dogs in Technology
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Animal-Computer Interaction and dogs
Dr Clara Mancini tells us how Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) is expanding the design of interactive systems beyond the human species.
Watch nowAnimal-Computer Interaction and dogsLevel: 1 Introductory
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Designing interactive systems for dogs
Why is designing interactive systems from a user-centred perspective so important for professional dogs?
Read nowDesigning interactive systems for dogsLevel: 1 Introductory
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Survey about dogs and technology in the home
Share your stories and tell us what kind of technology you would like the OU's Animal-Computer Interaction lab to research and design for your dogs.
Take part nowSurvey about dogs and technology in the home
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