Research Bites 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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 42 episodes
Research Bites Podcast
Latest Episodes
Dr. Lars Schwabe - Stress, Memory, and Behavioral Flexibility with
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...
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Episode 41
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55:36
#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...
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Episode 40
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1:01:54
#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...
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Episode 39
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45:47
#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,...
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Episode 38
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58:04
#37: Sensitization vs. Habituation: What Every Trainer Needs to Know
In 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 and habituation. Drawing on research and classic le...
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Episode 37
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36:58