This is a sculptural work in two parts: 'Silent dog whistle' and 'Silent dog whistle ("oak")'. This work emerged from a period of research around ideas of the relative consciousness and relative value systems between species, as a way of examining those that are pertinent to us. The resultant form for this work comprises two rotten sticks of 18 inches and 6 inches in length, which have been chewed by a dog and then polished to a very fine finish. These are presented atop two plinths on bespoke, heat-polished, clear acrylic stands.