Research Bites Podcast
by Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
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#42 - Dr. Katie Homan - What Makes a Good Life for Dogs? Play…
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About this podcast
The goal of Research Bites is to bring the science of applied animal behavior to non-scientists. In each episode, Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews an animal behavior researcher and talks about how we apply science and research to working and living with dogs. Research Bites members get access to full-length episodes, as well as monthly webinars and chats about current research in dog behavior. Visit https://sciencemattersllc.com/research-bites for more details or to become a member.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- #42 - Dr. Katie Homan - What Makes a Good Life for Dogs? Play, Meaning, and Relationship · 1 h 4 min · Episode 42What does it mean for a dog to live a “good life”? Can animals experience something like meaning or purpose? And what role do play, relationship, agency, and training have in…
- #41 - Dr. Lars Schwabe - Stress, Memory, and Behavioral Flexibility · 56 min · Episode 41In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. Lars Schwabe about what happens to learning and memory when the brain is under stress—and why…
- #40: Dr. Patricia McConnell - From Science to Storytelling in Her New Mystery Novel! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 40In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, I’m joined by my first return guest, Patricia McConnell — Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, beloved author, and former…
- #39: Wanting, Liking, and Motivation: A Conversation About Reinforcement · 46 min · Episode 39Today’s episode is a little different from the usual format. What you’re hearing is an actual recording from a Research Bites Coffee Break—an informal, unscripted conversation…
- #38: Erica Feuerbacher - Effective reinforcement, stress and well-being in shelter dogs (full length version of original, shortened version) · 58 min · Episode 38This podcast was originally released in May 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast. Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science…
- #37: Sensitization vs. Habituation: What Every Trainer Needs to Know · 37 min · Episode 37In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding dives deep into two foundational—but often under-discussed—forms of non-associative learning: sensitization…
- #36: Does Stress Really “Stay in the System” for Three Days? · 34 min · Episode 36One of the most common questions Dr. Kristina Spaulding hears is whether stress “stays in the system” for three days. In this episode, she digs into what that really means, what…
- #35: Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman – What Genetics Really Tells Us About Dog Behavior · 1 h 5 min · Episode 35In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD — behavioral geneticist and co-founder of the Functional Dog…
- #34: Ádám Miklósi - Natural dog behavior, imitation, self-awareness, word learning (full length version of original, shortened version) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 34This podcast was originally released in April 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast. Dr. Ádám Miklósi is a full professor and the leader…
- #33: Building Resilience: Dr. Mike Mendl on Positive Welfare, Emotion, and Decision-Making in Animals · 1 h 13 min · Episode 33In this thought-provoking episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding is joined by Dr. Mike Mendl, professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at the University of…
- #32: Why Behavior Doesn’t Fit in Boxes: Rethinking How We Classify Behavior · 42 min · Episode 32In this episode, Dr. Kristina Spaulding dives into the complex world of labels—how we define, categorize, and talk about behavior in both humans and animals. Drawing on her…
- #31: Dr. Michael Blackwell on increasing access to services in the animal field · 1 h 3 min · Episode 31In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, Dr. Spaulding interviews Dr. Michael Blackwell, Director of Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. The discussion…
- #30 - Dr. Amy Learn and Dr. Amy Pike on medical issues and behavior · 1 h 14 min · Episode 30In this episode, we’re joined by not one, but two Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists—Dr. Amy Learn and Dr. Amy Pike—for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on the…
- #29: Dr. Lisa Gunter on sleepovers and field trips for shelter dogs · 1 h 4 min · Episode 29In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, Dr. Spaulding interviews Dr. Lisa Gunter about her work on reducing stress and improving welfare in shelter dogs. If you work or…
- #28 Science Myths Busted: Understanding Behavior and the Role of Science · 36 min · Episode 28In this episode, we explore two common myths about science and how they relate to the world of dog training and behavior: Myth #1: Science is elitist and doesn’t apply to the…
- #27: Dr. Sara Hintze on animal well-being and intrinsic reward · 55 min · Episode 2700:00 Introduction to Research Bites Podcast 00:30 Join the Research Bites Membership 01:08 Introducing Dr. Sara Hintze 02:01 Dr. Hintze's Journey into Animal Welfare 04:43 The…
- #26: Dr. Daniel Mills on understanding animal emotions and behavior · 1 h 10 minIn this episode of the Research Bites podcast, host Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews Professor Daniel Mills, a renowned expert in veterinary behavioral medicine from the…
- Podcast Update! · 3 minHello everyone! I am taking a break to develop a more effective and consistent system for podcast production so that I can release episodes on a regular timeline. That means I…
- #25 Monique Udell - Problem solving, communication, and attachment (full length version of original, shortened version) · 1 h 4 min · Episode 25Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLC This podcast was originally released in March 2022 as a shortened version. This is…
- #24: Mini episode 4 - Pair housing revisited, survey on guardian training methods and information sources · 26 min · Episode 24Summary In this conversation, Kristina discusses two research papers. The first paper explores the effects of pair housing versus single housing in shelter dogs (yes, this was…
