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.
Episodes
29 episodes
#28 Science Myths Busted: Understanding Behavior and the Role of Science
In 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 real world.The Truth: Science is for ...
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Episode 28
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36:10
#27: Dr. Sara Hintze on animal well-being and intrinsic reward
00:00 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 Evolution of Animal Welfare Sci...
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Episode 27
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55:09
#26: Dr. Daniel Mills on understanding animal emotions and behavior
In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, host Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews Professor Daniel Mills, a renowned expert in veterinary behavioral medicine from the University of Lincoln. They explore the complexities of animal b...
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1:10:11
Podcast Update!
Hello 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 need to take a short break to get everything organized, but rest ass...
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#25 Monique Udell - Problem solving, communication, and attachment (full length version of original, shortened version)
Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCThis podcast was originally released in March 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast.My guest to...
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Episode 25
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1:04:34
#24: Mini episode 4 - Pair housing revisited, survey on guardian training methods and information sources
SummaryIn 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 discussed last episode, but this is a 2nd study on the same t...
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Episode 24
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25:50
#23 - Dr. Patricia McConnell on intrinsic reinforcement, flow, and agency
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Patricia McConnell and Dr. Kristina Spaulding explore the concept of flow, which is a state of complete absorption and engagement in an activity that is intrinsically rewarding. They discuss how f...
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Episode 23
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1:03:18
#22: Mini-episode 3 - Puppy whines and maternal care, impacts of housing on shelter dog stress
SummaryIn this conversation, I discuss two research papers related to dog behavior. The first paper explores the influence of puppy whines on maternal behavior in dogs. The study found that puppy whines trigger maternal care - wi...
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Episode 22
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23:51
#21 - Dr. Lucia Lazarowski - Odor and cognition, working dogs, resilience and arousal
Dr. Lucia Lazarowski, chief behavioral scientist at Auburn University's Canine Performance Sciences Program, discuss...
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Episode 21
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1:06:31
#20: Mini-episode #2 - Perspectives on puppy development, training and impulse control, barking in shelters
It's time for another mini-episode on recent research! In this episode, I discuss papers about 1) gaps in our understanding of puppy development, from a unique perspective, 2) the impact of dog sports discipline (e.g. obedience or nosework) on ...
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Episode 20
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29:02
#19: Mini-episode #1 - Handling in horses, cat aggression at the vet clinic and at home, pandemic puppies
Here is a quick little episode for you with a summary of three recent papers. If you enjoyed this information and would like more opportunities to stay current with dog behavior research, check out Research Bites
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Episode 19
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22:05
#18 - Dr. Erin Hecht - Breed differences in dog brains
In this episode, I will be talking to Dr. Erin Hecht. She received her bachelor of science degree in cognitive science from the University of California, San Diego in 2006, and her PhD in neuroscience from Emory University in 2013. Before movin...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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40:31
#17 - Dr. Sharmaine Miller - One Health
Dr. Sharmaine Miller is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Her research focuses on stress, One Health, and health equity and she is interested in human-animal relationships and their impact on both human and animal ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:12:12
#16 - Pierre Zimmerman - Addressing burnout and emotional well-being in humans
We can't help animals if we, ourselves, are not okay. Taking care of your mental health and well-being is essential to avoid burnout. In this episode, I interview Pierre Zimmerman, a Buddhist chaplain and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction inst...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:03:51
#15 - Dr. Allison Scagel - Cognition and training
Dr. Allison Scagel. She is the owner and founder of Scholars with Collars Training and Behavior LLC. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree in wildlife and c...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:49
#14 - Puppy Independence Trails with Rose Browne
This episode's guest is Rose Browne. She was a student in my Unlocking Resilience course. I decided to have her on because I was so impressed by one of the assignments that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:07
#13 - Dr. Tammy McClain, PsyD - Navigating challenging client conversations
Dr. McClain is a licensed clinical psychologist who has 27 years of experience administering and evaluating a wide variety of personality, intelligence, and aptitude psychological tests. She is an innovative and understanding professional profi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:09:30
#12 - Dr. Lindsay Palmer - Peoples attitudes about dog training. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Dr. Lindsay Palmer is a social psychologist who earned her PhDs in Psychology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2022. Before attending Penn State, she earned her B.A. from the University of Vir...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:13:00
#11 Dr. Clive Wynne - Dog behavior research, anthropomorphism, clicker training
In this episode, I speak with Doctor Clive Wynne. Dr. Wynne is Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University and Director of Research at Wolf Park, Indiana. He was educated at University College London and Edinburgh University in Scotland...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:07:24
#10 - Dr. Emily Bray - Cognitive development, puppies, service dogs
Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Emily Bray, Ph.D. Dr. Bray is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Arizona Canine Cognition Center in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:10:27
#9 - Cognitive flexibility
In this episode, I discuss a concept called cognitive flexibility. Cognitive flexibility allows animals to adjust their behavior to a changing environment - and it's very important for resilience! Learn more about what cognitive flexibi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:03
#8 - Sasha Protopopova - shelter adoption, the human side of animal sheltering
Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Sasha Protopopova. She is an Assistant Profe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:10
#7 - The Story of Finn
In this episode, I use my own dog Finn as a case study for discussing several different aspects of behavior. I talk about emotional reactivity, affective style, and impulse control.Here is a
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:21
#6 - Updates to the podcast
In addition to this podcast, I also have a blog. I am posting one blog post a month and about one podcast episode a month. That’s really not as frequently as I’d like to be posting either one. But, I am currently maxed out as far as my time goe...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:48
#5 - Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk - Animal welfare and ethics
Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCEvery once in a while I like to bring in voices from other disciplines to round out our knowledge of behavior. For this episode, I am speaking ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:50