The Dog Scholar
by Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Jamie Penrith and Danny Wells
Latest episode
Do dogs have a concept of TIME?
Do dogs have a concept of TIME?
About this podcast
Did you know that dogs never feel guilty, they literally see magnetism, and they're able to smell how you're feeling. Science is making incredible discoveries about human's best friends, and this is the show where we present the latest findings to the world.
🐕 MEET THE HOSTS 🐕
Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is a dog-obsessed neuroscientist researching human and animal learning mechanisms.
Danny Wells is a multi-dimensional dog trainer specialising in the rehabilitation of dogs that other trainers have deemed a lost cause and untrainable.
Jamie Penrith is a leading expert in canine predatory behaviour, devoted animal welfare campaigner and former police dog handler.
🐕 MEET THE DOGS 🐕
Sab's: Luther, Red and Jimmy Chew (Xolo's / Mexican hairless)
Danny's: Wade & Logan (Malinois), Flint (Labrador), Ralph (Bull breed), Lenny (Parson Jack Russell)
Jamie's: Bonnie, Drake, Pumpkin, Truman, Tinkerbell (Labradors) and Sherlock (Labrador x English pointer)
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- Do dogs have a concept of TIME? · 26 minCan your dog tell the time? Humans have circadian rhythms, an internal 24 hour body clock, but how do dogs know when it's dinner time? Let's get into the neuroscience that…
- Do dogs understand FAIRNESS? · 20 minHow good is your dog at sharing? Humans see fairness as sharing, cooperating and not showing favouritism. But do dogs feel a sense of injustice when something is unfair? Trust…
- Can Dogs Adapt to Anything? · 25 minMoving house, changing owners and losing limbs; how do we help dogs adapt to big changes? What can the science of dog evolution and more recent breeding tell us about a dog's…
- Should I Sleep With My Dog? · 25 minAre you sleeping with your dog? 56% of humans do. But does it lead to a better nights sleep? Lets examine the science to compare dogs, cats, and human partners to find out the…
- Does my dog have OCD? · 29 minCan dogs get diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder? OCD affects around 3% of humans and runs in families, but is your dog genetically more likely to have it? Let's get…
- Do dogs experience DEJA VU like humans? · 23 minDo you ever get the feeling that you've seen this before... In humans, déjà vu peaks when we’re 15-25 and declines as we age. But what causes it? And do dogs experience deja vu…
- Can dogs smell that you're lying? · 22 minWe've all faked a ball throw, but did you know dogs might be able to smell when we're telling the truth. We know a dog sense of smell is incredibly powerful, but has science…
- Are all dogs secretly selfish? · 22 minIs my dog being selfish? Dogs are well known (and loved) for being cooperative with us - but are they genetically wired to assist humans? We breakdown the science from wolves to…
- Dogs can detect earthquakes before humans (and why that's amazing) · 21 minCan dogs really predict earthquakes? Yes. But how? Can they smell something we can't detect? Hear tremors seismometers are missing? Or are they collaborating with... cows? This…
- How much do dogs remember? · 24 minMost owners assumer a dog has a similar memory to a human - but is that true? How is a dogs brain wired to remember? How does the latest scientific research impact how we train…
- Are you too attached to your dog? · 26 minHow attached are we to our dogs? And what type of attachment does a dog form with their owner? Is there a difference in the brain activity of a mother looking at their child…
- Dogs can see magnetism (probably) · 24 minWe have long known that a dogs sense of smell is incredible, but anecdotes of lost dogs navigating huge distances prompted scientists to dig deeper. It turns out that dogs join…
- XL Bully Dogs Banned: What you need to know · 23 minAfter a spike in attacks American XL Bullies are now banned in England and Wales. Does banning breeds work? Or does science point to a better indicator for aggression? What makes…
- The Dog Scholar Christmas Special · 51 minA dog is for life, not just for Christmas. But why do we get dogs? What happens at animal charities and shelters during the festive period? And how can we make sure our dogs…
- Can your dog pick you out in a lineup? · 38 minA dog may recognise our scent and be able to sense our emotions, but can they recognise faces? Would your dog remember your face? And just how much has evolving alongside us…
- Which do dogs prefer: Dogs vs Humans? · 45 minA dog’s bond with an owner is extremely important and maybe more so than some interactions with other dogs. Play is a great way to build a relationship with your dog and create…
- Can dogs copy our bad habits? · 48 minDogs can read us and they can even copy our behaviour, though maybe not exactly in the way you’d expect. It’s been shown that a dog can learn through observing other dogs perform…
- Why do dogs yawn back at us? · 36 minThis will make you yawn, which might make your dog yawn. Assuming you're not tired, stressed or bored, why do we catch yawns? This episode may contain scientific proof that dogs…
- How to Make Your Dog Live Longer · 43 minHow old can dogs live? And can we make them live longer? Discover the latest research in canine genetics, bust the myth about dog years, and face some hard truths about life as…
- How to Firework Proof Your Dog · 48 minDogs can be fearful of sudden noises, including fireworks, but can you firework proof your dog? Does comforting scared dogs create fear? Is prevention puppy training available to…
