Scooby Doobie Doo: OMSI Science Pub

For the first time as a group, we're headed to a science pub! This OMSI-led event will be held at McMenamins Mission Theater on March 3rd. The topic is Science Pub: Decoding Dog.

Certified dog behavior and training experts will lead the lecture. It's penned as "A Comprehensive Guide to Canine Communication." Food and drink will be available for purchase from the theater.

The ticket cost is flexible; it's an $8 suggested donation. No matter the amount you choose, advance tickets are recommended -- https://omsi.edu/events/science-pub-decoding-dog/

We’ll meet at 5:30pm at the corner of NW Glisan and 17th Ave., on the side of Mission Theater. Doors open at 6pm; we’ll plan to go inside and grab seats then. Cannabis friendly.

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From Mission Theater:
"Science Pub Mission Theater is a monthly event that is open to anyone and everyone. No scientific background required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks and knowledge!"

From OMSI:
A Comprehensive Guide to Canine Communication
A Science Pub lecture with Brie Blakeman, Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), founder of Noble Woof Dog Training

About the Lecture
Dogs are always communicating – but are we really listening? In this comprehensive presentation, learn to recognize and respond to your dog’s complete communication system. From subtle stress signals to the full ladder of escalation, understanding canine body language is essential for creating trust, preventing behavioral issues, and even preventing dog bites.

This presentation covers:

• The science of canine emotion and how that affects behavior
• Reading individual signals: head position, ears, eyes, mouth, tail, and overall posture
• Identifying subtle stress signals and calming behaviors that are often missed
• Understanding the ladder of escalation and F’s of stress, Freeze, Flight, Fight, Fidget and Fawn
• Why it’s our moral obligation to learn to read and understand what they’re saying

Whether you’re a professional trainer, veterinary staff, a dedicated dog owner, or someone who simply encounters dogs frequently, this presentation will transform how you read and respond to dogs – building trust through genuine understanding of what they’re trying to tell us.