Meet and Greet with Dr. Jen Golbeck — Think Like a Dog — at Conn Ave

Politics & Prose is thrilled to host the internet's Dog Mom, Dr. Jen Golbeck. Join us for an exciting photo opportunity to celebrate her newest book, . This event is a PHOTO LINE-ONLY. There will not be a sit-down conversation during this event.

**The Golden Ratio dog squad will be in attendance to meet/take a photo with during the photo line portion of the event! We cannot guarantee which dog(s) will be in each individual photo, as we’ll be prioritizing breaks and down time to ensure the squad is happy and comfortable!

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The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of The Purest Bond.
Do dogs’ brains work the same as humans? Are they capable of the same spectrum of emotions as us? Do they have a sense of self? What the heck is wrong with this crazy dog?
As a dog lover, like many of us, Jen Golbeck looked at her rescue golden retrievers and affectionately wondered what exactly was going on in their cute, fuzzy heads? But as a left-brained scientist, Golbeck set out to seek concrete answers—research and data—to back up the hunch that there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface of our pups’ funny looks and adorable, occasionally destructive, behaviors.
What she finds is a surprising relationship between Positive Psychology and how we might learn to think about how our dogs think in a whole new light. Introducing a mold-breaking concept that shifts our focus from solving problems and scolding “bad behavior” to building on strengths based on qualities like focus, vitality, and curiosity. Through fascinating case studies, real data, and paws-on-the-ground research, shows how to apply these ideas thoughtfully, consistently, and with compassion, to help our dogs not just behave better, but to truly thrive.

Jen Golbeck is the “internet’s dog mom” and creator of the social media sensation @TheGoldenRatio4. A professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired. She and her husband rescue golden retrievers who are senior or who have special medical needs and give them a safe and comfortable life.