Animal conservation organisations occasionally harness depictions of animals using digital
technology to inspire interest in, and concern for animals. To better understand the forms of …

Guide puppy raisers play a crucial role in the process of training assistance dogs to support
mobility of the visually impaired. Recent technological developments bring about a plethora …

There is growing interest in the automatic detection of animals' behaviors and body postures
within the field of Animal Computer Interaction, and the benefits this could bring to animal …

The pet industry is catching up in the wearables market, and pet activity and location
trackers are increasingly worn by our furry friends. We report on an empirical study …

Simple Summary The popular notion that dogs are our best friends suggests a positive bond
between ourselves and our dogs. When people think and talk about their connection with …

Video-based analysis is one of the most important tools of animal behavior and animal
welfare scientists. While automatic analysis systems exist for many species, this problem has …

This paper examines how digital technologies might be used to improve ethical attitudes
towards nonhuman animals, by exploring the case study of nonhuman apes kept in modern …

Working dogs perform a variety of essential services for their human partners, from assisting
people with disabilities, to Search and Rescue, police, and military work. Recent interest in …

Canines and humans have lived together for many thousands of years, to our mutual benefit.
In addition to providing companionship, dogs can perform critical roles, such as assisting …

We designed a communication system for law enforcement officers to use when conducting
explosive detection searches with multiple agencies. Dogs trained in explosive detection …