Con Slobodchikoff

Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., is an animal behavior scientist, author, and an internationally known expert on animal communication. A former professor of biology at Northern Arizona University, he spent more than 25 years studying prairie dog communication and has also studied animal behavior in other species.

His books include Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, Prairie Dogs: Communication and Community in an Animal Society, How to Talk to Your Dog, and Zephyr's Tale: A Poodle's Guide to the Behavior of Dogs.

Through his research and writing, Dr. Slobodchikoff explores what animals communicate, how they think and feel, and how people can understand them more clearly. He is especially interested in the ways science and artificial intelligence may help us better understand animal communication and strengthen the bond between people and animals.