Research Bites Podcast
Research Bites Podcast
Latest Episodes
#42 - Dr. Katie Homan - What Makes a Good Life for Dogs? Play, Meaning, and Relationship
What 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 helping animals flourish?In this episode, Dr. Kristina Spauldi...
#41 - Dr. Lars Schwabe - Stress, Memory, and Behavioral Flexibility
In 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 those changes matter for behavior, training, and mental he...
#40: Dr. Patricia McConnell - From Science to Storytelling in Her New Mystery Novel!
In 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 professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Many of you kn...
#39: Wanting, Liking, and Motivation: A Conversation About Reinforcement
Today’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 where behavior professionals think out loud about research, as...
#38: Erica Feuerbacher - Effective reinforcement, stress and well-being in shelter dogs (full length version of original, shortened version)
This 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 Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCToday’s guest,...