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Dogs have a unique worldview that differs from that of other companion animal species. Although dogs and humans have lived together for thousands of years, dogs maintain their own species‐specific worldview, behaviors, and interests. Dogs have not become more “human‐like” because some now have birthday parties or Instagram accounts. Dogs living on streets will scavenge, while dogs living in homes might be reprimanded for “exploring” the trash—same behavior, interpreted differently due to context. This chapter asks that people regard dogs on their terms, not ours, and pay direct attention to in situ behavior.