Would you like to host a lecture or offer one as a fundraiser? 

We also offer this lecture for schools, universities/colleges, shelter staff, and a wide variety of other organizations.

Contact us! 

Woof! What’s the Dog Saying?

Is a yawn always just a yawn? Why does a dog shake off even when it’s not wet? Why is a growl a good thing? Is a tail wag always friendly?
This popular, long-running dog communication and safety lecture is a multi-media extravaganza of fun where the audience also gets to test their "dog reading" skills. We’ll demystify dog communication, reveal some common dog-human misunderstandings, and explore how we can all live safely and happily together.  At the end of the presentation, the audience engages in several fun, interactive exercises to practice reading dog body language. Participants will also enjoy exclusive free access to a carefully curated online resource of supplementary learning materials.

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This flagship lecture series was launched in 2014, with more than a dozen lectures each year—and growing!  It has been presented for/at: UVM’s esteemed Olli Lecture Series (in several locations), Middlebury College, the Helyn Kerr Humane Education Series (Chittenden County Humane Society), libraries across Vermont, and many community educational programs throughout New England.


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2025 Schedule

Would you like to host a Woof lecture? Use it as a Fundraiser? An educational Opportunity for your Team? Email Deb@goldstardog.com

February 2, noon-1:30pm (Randolph)

Sponsored by: Kimball Public Library

Location: 67 N Main St, Randolph, VT 05060 ·

Cost: FREE

Registration: Sign-ups requested: info@kimballlibrary.org (walk-ins also welcome)

March 15, 11am-12:30pm (Rochester)

Sponsored by: Rochester Public Library

Location: 22 S Main St, Rochester, VT 05767-9676

Cost: FREE

Registration: Not required

May 8, 6-7:30pm (Brandon)

Sponsored by: Brandon Free Public Library

Location: 4 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT 05733

Cost: FREE

Registration: Not required

May 10, 10:30-noon (Waterbury)

Sponsored by: Waterbury Public Library

Location: 28 N Main St Ste 2, Waterbury, VT 05676

Cost: FREE

Registration: Not required

May 17, Noon-1:30pm (Williston)

Sponsored by: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library

Location: 21 Library Lane ~ Williston, Vermont ~ 05495

Cost: FREE

Registration: Not required

May 30, 12:30-2pm (Charlotte)

Sponsored by: Charlotte Senior Center

Location: 212 Ferry Rd, Charlotte VT 05445

Cost: FREE

Registration: Encouraged (802-425-6345)

June 11, 1:00-2:30pm (Shelburne)

Sponsored by: UVM Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)

Location: St Catherine of Siena Church Hall, 92 Church Street, Shelburne

Cost: $20

Registration: OLLI At UVM - UVM Professional and Continuing Education

We’re Still Building out the 2025 schedule—Please Check Back!