Federico Rossano
@federicorossano.bsky.social
Cognitive scientist and conversation analyst. Associate Professor at UC San Diego. Director of Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. Proud father of two.
If you want to see the full livestream, check out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEFo...
Giving Pets A Voice: Experts Discuss The Science Behind Pet Communication
YouTube video by Purina
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October 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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If you want to know more about the ongoing research, you can check out this online lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjF...
"Can our pets tell us what they are thinking?" with Federico Rossano
YouTube video by Interspecies Internet
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September 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you want to know more about the ongoing research, you can check out this online lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjF...
And if you want to join our citizen science, you can sign up here: cclab.ucsd.edu/pet-cognitio...
Pet Cognition & Communication - Comparative Cognition Lab at UC San Diego
We are studying dog and cat social cognition and interspecies communication. We're looking for citizen scientists!
cclab.ucsd.edu
September 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
And if you want to join our citizen science, you can sign up here: cclab.ucsd.edu/pet-cognitio...
For more info about the documentary you can check out: ideacom.tv/en/productio...
A special thank you to @rverdecchia.bsky.social, Olly Bootle, Joseph Russell, Emma Ross, Kirstie McLure and all people involved in this production for making this possible.
A special thank you to @rverdecchia.bsky.social, Olly Bootle, Joseph Russell, Emma Ross, Kirstie McLure and all people involved in this production for making this possible.
Can Dogs Talk? | Idéacom International
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September 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For more info about the documentary you can check out: ideacom.tv/en/productio...
A special thank you to @rverdecchia.bsky.social, Olly Bootle, Joseph Russell, Emma Ross, Kirstie McLure and all people involved in this production for making this possible.
A special thank you to @rverdecchia.bsky.social, Olly Bootle, Joseph Russell, Emma Ross, Kirstie McLure and all people involved in this production for making this possible.
We have a few more on the way (one about cats) that we hope you will find interesting. Critically, we are trying hard to be careful and systematic and we are NOT saying that they are "talking". If you want to participate in the study (or donate to support the work) check out: cclab.ucsd.edu
Comparative Cognition Lab at UC San Diego
cclab.ucsd.edu
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We have a few more on the way (one about cats) that we hope you will find interesting. Critically, we are trying hard to be careful and systematic and we are NOT saying that they are "talking". If you want to participate in the study (or donate to support the work) check out: cclab.ucsd.edu
This is the first large dataset longitudinal analysis of how 152 dogs were using those buttons (based on 260,000 presses collected over 21 months). They were using them intentionally and non-randomly and they were not merely mimicking the training they received.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Soundboard-trained dogs produce non-accidental, non-random and non-imitative two-button combinations - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Soundboard-trained dogs produce non-accidental, non-random and non-imitative two-button combinations
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April 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is the first large dataset longitudinal analysis of how 152 dogs were using those buttons (based on 260,000 presses collected over 21 months). They were using them intentionally and non-randomly and they were not merely mimicking the training they received.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
This is the first experimental paper we published, where we show that they pay attention to the sounds produced by the buttons and they seem to comprehend the meaning of at least some of them. And we rule out Clever Hans effect
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
How do soundboard-trained dogs respond to human button presses? An investigation into word comprehension
Past research on interspecies communication has shown that animals can be trained to use Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) devices, such as soundboards, to make simple requests of their ca...
dx.plos.org
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is the first experimental paper we published, where we show that they pay attention to the sounds produced by the buttons and they seem to comprehend the meaning of at least some of them. And we rule out Clever Hans effect
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
This paper explains why we started the project, why we thought it was reasonable and timely, what we were initially after and some initial descriptive data from Bunny using the buttons
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Soundboard-using pets?: Introducing a new global citizen science approach to interspecies communication | Request PDF
Request PDF | Soundboard-using pets?: Introducing a new global citizen science approach to interspecies communication | The first studies that sought to establish two-way communication between humans ...
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April 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This paper explains why we started the project, why we thought it was reasonable and timely, what we were initially after and some initial descriptive data from Bunny using the buttons
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
This is a review of prior research on Augmentative Interspecies Communication devices (such as lexigrams and buttons) with animals. Some of the things we learn and some of the mistakes that were made.
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Use of Augmentative Interspecies Communication devices in animal language studies: A review
Similar in function and design to Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices—interfaces originally developed and used to produce words on behalf of language-impaired human users—Augmentative ....
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is a review of prior research on Augmentative Interspecies Communication devices (such as lexigrams and buttons) with animals. Some of the things we learn and some of the mistakes that were made.
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@cclabucsd.bsky.social is delighted to move into the amazing realm of working dogs and highly trained family dogs. This event will help us develop new tools to better assess and improve dog-handler communication and bond. Sign up here: detectiondogtrialsucsd.com and please help RT.
Detection Dog Trials @ UCSD
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February 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
@cclabucsd.bsky.social is delighted to move into the amazing realm of working dogs and highly trained family dogs. This event will help us develop new tools to better assess and improve dog-handler communication and bond. Sign up here: detectiondogtrialsucsd.com and please help RT.
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February 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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