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.
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.
2023 Schedule
We are slowly adding lectures as it is safe to do so!
Would you like to host a Woof lecture? Email Deb@goldstardog.com
January 27, 2024 11:00am-12:30pm (Richmond)
Sponsored by Richmond Free Library
Location: 201 Bridge St, Richmond, VT 05477
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
February 29, 6pm-7:30pm (Fairfield)
Sponsored by: Bent Northrup Library
Location: 164 Park Street, Fairfield, VT 05455
Cost: FREE
Registration: Please email bnmlibrarian@gmail.com or call 802-827-3945 to ensure enough seating
April 10, 1:30pm (St Michael’s College)
Private lecture
April 11, 6pm-7:30pm (Charlotte)
Sponsored by: Charlotte Library
Location: 115 Ferry Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445
Cost: FREE
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-communication-tickets-803994367797
April 27, 3:30pm-5pm (East Corinth)
Sponsored by: Blake Memorial Library
Location: 676 Village Rd, East Corinth, VT 05040
Cost: FREE
Registration: RSVP appreciated but not required - to khotellingbml@gmail.com
May 9, 6pm-7:30pm (Milton)
Sponsored by: Milton Public Library
Location: 39 Bombardier Road Milton, VT 05468
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required-call 802 893-4644
May 18, 11am-12:30 (Woodbury)
Sponsored by: Woodbury Community Library
Location: 69 Valley Lake Road, Woodbury, VT 05681
Cost: FREE
Registration: RSVP appreciated but not required - (802) 472-5710