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Research Bites Podcast#33: Building Resilience: Dr. Mike Mendl on Positive Welfare, Emotion, and Decision-Making in AnimalsIn 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 Bristol’s Veterinary School, for a deep dive into what it truly means to support positive animal welfare.From competence and resilience to cognitive bias and decision-making, Dr. Mendl explores how animals perceive and interact with the world—and why individual differences matter so much. You’ll hear how animal-based indicators can reveal nuanced welfare states, why emotions play a pivotal role in behavior, and how the dimens...
2025-08-151h 13Research Bites Podcast#32: Labels, Behavior, and the Bigger PictureIn 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 psychology background, she explores the benefits and pitfalls of labels, the messiness behind mental health classifications, and how new models in psychology might help us think differently about animal behavior. At the heart of the discussion: lasting change comes from addressing underlying processes—like stress, emotional regulation, and impulsivity—rather than focusing only on behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered how labels shape your work—or how to use them m...
2025-08-1241 minResearch Bites Podcast#31: Dr. Michael Blackwell on increasing access to services in the animal fieldIn 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 centers around the intersection of veterinary care and public health, emphasizing how financial and systemic barriers affect access to veterinary services, particularly for low-income and BIPOC families. Dr. Blackwell introduces Align Care, a program designed to subsidize veterinary care through community-supported fund accounts, and highlights the benefits of case management over strict enforcement in animal control policies. The episode also delves into the importance of diversity within the animal welfare field, e...
2025-07-021h 03Research Bites Podcast#30 - Dr. Amy Learn and Dr. Amy Pike on medical issues and behaviorIn 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 intersection of medicine and behavior. We dive into Dr. Spaulding’s new favorite concept: mindbody unity, and explore how physical health and behavior are deeply intertwined.Dr. Pike has been caring for patients for well over 20 years. She is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through IAABC, and is Fear Free Certified. She is the Secretary for the American College of Veterinary Behaviorist's Board of Regen...
2025-06-181h 14
GR/ER - Notiziario localeGR/ER - 16 giugno 2025Queste le principali notizie da Bologna e dall’Emilia-Romagna del 16 giugno 2025. In apertura i lavori del tram. Lo stallo del Passante di Bologna non fermerà i cantieri della linea rossa del tram in città, che arriverà al Caab passando per il Pilastro. Torna a insistere il sindaco di Bologna Matteo Lepore, che questa volta tira in ballo Autostrade. Le sue parole. (AUDIO) Passiamo al meteo. L'ondata di calore che ha investito l'Emilia-Romagna nell'ultima settimana, con temperature che hanno toccato anche i 38 gradi, dovrebbe finire in queste ore con i temporali sulla pianura padana. Ma la tregua dal cal...
2025-06-1608 minGR/ER - Notiziario localeGR/ER - 30 maggio 2025Queste le principali notizie da Bologna e dall’Emilia-Romagna del 30 maggio 2025. In apertura il commercio. L’unico vero errore dietro Fico, la cittadella del cibo nata al Caab di Bologna sotto i migliori auspici e chiusa dopo anni travagliati, «è stato farlo a Bologna». Il fondatore di Eataly, Oscar Farinetti, torna a parlare dell’avventura (ormai conclusa) della Disneyland del cibo bolognese intervistato dal Quindici, il giornale del Master in Giornalismo di Bologna. «Mi sono fatto conquistare dalle proposte che mi arrivavano, ho creduto nel progetto e in chi me l’aveva venduto e ci sono cascato», dice Farinetti, che col senno...
2025-05-3007 minGR/ER - Notiziario localeGR/ER - 29 maggio 2025Queste le principali notizie da Bologna e dall’Emilia-Romagna del 29 maggio 2025. In apertura la crisi climatica. Venti residenti tra via di Ravone, via del Genio e via Zoccoli, strade bolognesi fortemente colpite dall'esondazione del torrente Ravone del 20 ottobre 2024, supportati dal Comitato per il dissesto idrogeologico di Bologna, hanno promosso un'azione per denuncia di danno temuto davanti Tribunale bolognese, che ha fissato un'udienza per il 4 giugno. Con il ricorso i cittadini, assistiti dall'avvocato Adriano Travaglia, chiedono al Tribunale di condannare il Comune, la Regione, il commissario straordinario ed il Consorzio della Bonifica Renana a provvedere a quanto necessario alla mes...
2025-05-2908 min
Marks Motivational PodcastAuthors Tuesday episode with Author John SkinnerEpisode Title: Dual Worlds: Writing for Adults and Children with John Skinner (aka A.B. Decker)In this episode, I sit down with John Skinner, the multifaceted writer behind both beloved children’s stories and gripping adult fiction penned under the name A.B. Decker. We explore the duality of his writing career and the creative shifts that come with writing for two very different audiences.Here’s what we cover:✍️ The Origin of A.B. Decker: Why John chose a pen name for his adult fiction and how he navigates the transition between his...
2025-04-2230 min
il posto delle paroleDuccio Caccioni "Non ci sono più le mele di una volta (per fortuna).Duccio Caccioni"Non ci sono più le mele di una volta (per fortuna)"ColtivaTo Festival Internazionale dell'Agricolturawww.coltivato.comIl vecchio adagio ci suggerisce che i sapori di un tempo non esistono più e che le mele di una volta erano migliori e più saporite di quelle odierne. Con simpatia e sapienza agronomica, Duccio Caccioni prova a smontare questo preconcetto e ci racconta la storia del miglioramento genetico delle mele, illustrandoci come e perché abbiamo migliorato questo prodotto e cosa possiamo e dobbiamo ancora fare per rendere le mele (ma non solo) più gustos...
2025-03-2218 minResearch Bites Podcast#29: Dr. Lisa Gunter on sleepovers and field trips for shelter dogsIn 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 volunteer in a shelter – or work closely with shelter or rescue dogs - this is the podcast for you! Lisa Gunter is an Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech in the School of Animal Sciences, and she directs the Center for Applied Animal Behavior and Education. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked for nearly a decade in animal shelters and with pet dogs...
2025-03-061h 04Research Bites Podcast#28 Science Myths Busted: Understanding Behavior and the Role of ScienceIn 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 everyone! You don’t need a fancy degree to understand and apply science in meaningful ways.Science is deeply connected to real-world applications, including the everyday work of dog training and behavior.Dr. Spaulding shares examples of research that directly informs and improves how we work with dogs.Myth #2: There are...
2025-01-2536 min
The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyDogs, trauma, and both ends of the leash with Patricia McConnell PhDPatricia B. McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist who has dedicated her life to improving the relationship between people and animals. Amongst her many treasured dog training books, The Other End of the Leash draws our attention to the human side of dog training. McConnell’s memoir, The Education of Will, is a beautifully-written and uplifting account of how to reclaim life after trauma, for both humans and dogs. Join us to talk about dog behaviour, overcoming hardships, and the importance of compassion and science in dog training. This recording is of a pa...
2024-11-2159 minResearch Bites Podcast#27: Dr. Sara Hintze on animal well-being and intrinsic reward00:00 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 Science 06:22 Understanding Positive Welfare in Animals 09:33 Challenges in Measuring Animal Emotions 14:58 Individual Differences in Animal Welfare 19:28 Cognitive Bias and Optimism in Animals 22:28 Assessing Well-Being in Individual Animals 28:40 Balancing Individual Differences in Animal Training 30:23 The Importance of Addressing Underlying Problems 33:01 Introduction to Flow in Animal Behavior 34:10 Defining Intrinsic Reward and Flow 37:13 Exploring Flow in Animals 48:31 Inducing Flow in Companion Animals 51:39 Futu...
2024-11-1655 minResearch Bites Podcast#26: Dr. Daniel Mills on understanding animal emotions and behaviorIn 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 behavior, the evolution of different behavioral models, and the role of emotions in influencing behavior. Professor Mills shares insights from his extensive research, including the development of the psychobiological model for assessing animal behavior and his work on using AI to detect emotions and pain in animals.Key Topics Covered:Behavioral Models Explained: Differences between the medical, behavioral...
2024-10-211h 10Research Bites PodcastPodcast 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 assured we will be back soon!For more information, please check out my website and social media links below! Website: https://sciencemattersllc.com/ Unlocking Resilience: https://sciencemattersllc.com/unlocking-resilience Research Bites: https://sciencemattersllc.com/research-bites Join the Science Matters newsletter Facebook ...
2024-10-1602 min
Nudelsuppenmomente - Rezepte fürs Leben#12 Human Design als Schatzkiste | Mit Carolin MaguniaHuman Design - wie kann es uns im alltäglichen Leben helfen? Beim Treffen von Entscheidungen oder auch, um besser zu verstehen, warum Menschen auf mich, auf die eine oder andere Art und Weise reagieren.
Mit dabei ist heute Expertin Carolin Magunia und nimmt dich mit in Welt des Human Design.
Kapitel:
00:00: Einführung und Vorstellung der Gästin
02:51: Nudelsuppe-Momente: Entscheidungen treffen für sich selbst
06:02: Die Verbindung zwischen Gestaltung und Human Design
08:26: Die Faszination für Human Design und Selbstverständnis
12:00: Die Er...
2024-09-211h 00
Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyThe Stress Factor in Dogs Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being with Kristina Spaulding, PHD, CAABKristina Spaulding, PHD, CAAB, tells us how stress impacts your dog's brain, behavior and welfare! When you understand and recognize stress in your dog, you will help be able to prevent and deal with problematic behavior!Check out her newly released book, "THE STRESS FACTOR IN DOGS UNLOCKING RESILIENCY AND ENHANCING WELL-BEING"
2024-08-2330 minResearch Bites Podcast#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 today is Dr. Monique Udell. Dr. Udell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and an Associate Professor of Animal & Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, where she directs the Human-Animal Interactions Lab and teaches courses on Animal Behavior, Cognition and Learning. Much of her work focuses on the development of human-animal bonds, with wild and domesticated animals, and the...
2024-08-121h 04
Lead a Horse to WaterAffective Neuroscience and Horse Training with Dr Robin FosterThis time on the podcast I'm joined by friend and colleague Dr Robin Foster. For a very long time I've wanted to dip into Panksepp's work on emotions, which in some small way has been adopted by the clicker training world, and finally I got to chat with Robin.
We STILL didn't get to valence...I think another chat is needed soon.
I hope you enjoy Robin's this thought provoking chat.
Robin Foster has a PhD in Animal Behavior and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), Certified Equine Behavior Consultant (CEBC) and Certified Fear Free Professional.
After 20 years as...
2024-07-111h 06Research Bites Podcast#24: Mini episode 4 - Pair housing revisited, survey on guardian training methods and information sourcesSummaryIn 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 topic, from a different perspective). The study found that pair housing with another dog may decrease stress levels and reduce the length of stay in shelters. The second paper examines training methods used by dog owners in the United States. The study found that problem behaviors were common in dogs, and aversive training methods were frequently...
2024-07-0825 minResearch Bites Podcast#23 - Dr. Patricia McConnell on intrinsic reinforcement, flow, and agencySummaryIn 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 flow can vary among individuals and how it relates to different activities dogs might do. The conversation highlights the importance of providing opportunities for animals to engage in activities purely for their own enjoyment. They also discuss the importance of providing animals with opportunities for agency and choice, allowing them to actively engage with their environment and gather...
2024-06-281h 03Research Bites Podcast#22: Mini-episode 3 - Puppy whines and maternal care, impacts of housing on shelter dog stressSummaryIn 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 - with stronger maternal care in response to the mother's own puppies. The second paper examines the impact of different enrichment interventions on the stress levels of dogs in a shelter. The study suggests that housing dogs with conspecifics may be beneficial in reducing stress. However, the results are not clear cut and I discuss the limitations and challenges i...
2024-06-0723 min
Food Safety TalkFood Safety Talk 305: Walking Cud FactoriesChatGPT question about the skyPaul Breslin, Ph.D. - Dept. of Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers SEBSPaul Breslin: Department of English - Northwestern UniversityFermentation Seminars - Dept. of Biochemistry and MicrobiologyPróxima Parada / OliverHazard, with Ben Chapman Tickets | Carrboro, NC | Cat’s CradleWhy Fire Makes Us Human | Science| Smithsonian MagazineKombucha - WikipediaThe Art of Fermentation - Chelsea Green PublishingRob Dunn | Applied Ecology | NC State UniversityThe evolution of sour taste | Proceedings of the Royal Soc...
2024-06-051h 28Research Bites Podcast#21 - Dr. Lucia Lazarowski - Odor and cognition, working dogs, resilience and arousalDr. Lucia Lazarowski, chief behavioral scientist at Auburn University's Canine Performance Sciences Program, discusses her research on olfaction and behavior in detection dogs. Dr. Lazarewski shares insights on the best methods for training dogs to detect odors, the capacity of dogs to learn multiple odors, and the maintenance of odor memory and search training. We also discuss the fascinating topic of inattentional blindness and how focus on one thing can prevent dogs from even noticing other stimuli - as well as the implications on training and the overall ability of the dog to cope with their environment...
2024-05-301h 06
Libertarian-MindedTerra Talks Tucson - Why is Tucson Unified School district sexualizing our children?Terra Talks Tucson – Grooming our children! Part 2 Tucson Unified School district (TUSD) is changing policies left and right. Did you know these changes fall right in line with the globalist’s agenda of grooming and sexualizing our children? Don’t worry if your 8-year-old’s butt is hanging out of her almost non-existent shorts, it’s ok now. Oh, and your young children will be even safer now in TUSD elementary schools, not! If a child commits sexual harassment with physical contact or indecent exposure against your son or daughter it’ll now just be a slap on the wrist...
2024-05-2729 minResearch Bites Podcast#20: Mini-episode #2 - Perspectives on puppy development, training and impulse control, barking in sheltersIt'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 impulse control and persistence, and 3) a program for reducing barking in shelter dogs. Each paper is summarized briefly in easy to understand language so you don't have to work - or find the time! - to find, read, and interpret the research yourself. If you enjoyed this information and would like more opportunities to stay current with dog behavior...
2024-05-1329 minResearch Bites Podcast#19: Mini-episode #1 - Handling in horses, cat aggression at the vet clinic and at home, pandemic puppiesHere 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 here. You can also get more information on my courses and upcoming events at www.sciencemattersllc.com. Papers discussed in this episode:Pereira-Figueiredo, I., Rosa, I., & Sancho Sanchez, C. (2024). Forced Handling Decreases Emotionality but Does Not Improve Young Horses’ Responses toward Humans and their Adaptability to Stress. Animals, 14(5), 784. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/784 Gerken, A., Lee, K., Ba...
2024-03-2122 minResearch Bites Podcast#18 - Dr. Erin Hecht - Breed differences in dog brainsIn 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 moving to Harvard, she was a research scientist at the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at Georgia State University and an affiliated scientist at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University.Dr. Hecht joined the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University in January of 2019. Her lab studies brain behavior, evolution, and dogs, primates, and humans...
2024-03-1440 minGR/ER - Notiziario localeGR/ER - 26 febbraio 2024Queste le principali notizie da Bologna e dall’Emilia-Romagna del 26 febbraio 2024. In apertura l'ambiente. Oggi il consiglio comunale di Bologna discute la delibera sulle raccomandazioni dell’assemblea cittadina sul clima. I contenuti - anticipati alla stampa dalla vicesindaca Clancy - escludono la realizzazione di una valutazione di impatto sanitario sul Passante di Mezzo, chiesta invece da diverse associazioni, che oggi esprimono la propria delusione. La Valutazione di Impatto Sanitario è stata chiesta nel febbraio 2022 da decine di associazioni e comitati, per valutare l’impatto dell’attuale infrastruttura sulla salute delle/dei bolognesi, ma in questi due anni nessuna amministratrice e amminis...
2024-02-2609 min
Meet the Author - The CartersTHOSE WHO HOLD UP THE EARTH _ Episode 142 _ PETER F_ CROWLEYMEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 142 - PETER F. CROWLEYOriginally Aired Wednesday February 7,2024 Featuring Author/Poet PETER F. CROWLEYABOUT PETER: As a prolific author from the Boston area, Peter F. Crowley writes in various forms, including short fiction, op-eds, poetry and academic essays. In 2020, his poetry book Those Who Hold Up the Earth was published by Kelsay Books and received impressive reviews by Kirkus Review, the New Age and two local Boston-area newspapers. His writing can be found in Middle East Monitor, Znet, 34th Parallel, Pif Magazine, Galway Review, Digging the Fat, Adelaide’s Sh...
2024-02-0858 minResearch Bites Podcast#17 - Dr. Sharmaine Miller - One HealthDr. 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 health.Dr. Miller completed her undergraduate studies at Towson University (2010 - 2014) and her PhD in Biology from Pennsylvania State University (2014 - 2019). Her PhD focused on stress (biology and exposure) and its effects on animal behavior. She is currently conducting research on the stress and health impacts of animal-assisted therapy as well as potential health impacts of pet ownership...
2024-02-021h 12Research Bites Podcast#16 - Pierre Zimmerman - Addressing burnout and emotional well-being in humansWe 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 instructor. We discuss the impact of stress on different aspects of behavior, and approaches for handling stress and uncertainty. Drawing parallels from animal behavior, Pierre explains how mindfulness can foster compassion, empathy, and better communication among humans. Set aside some time and give yourself the gift of listening to this episode - you won't regret it! If you'd like to...
2024-01-301h 03Research Bites Podcast#15 - Dr. Allison Scagel - Cognition and trainingDr. 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 conservation biology and minors in both psychology and animal behavior. She then interned with Dr. Spaulding for three years. She also served as a dog kennel attendant for the Humane Society of Rome and upstate New York for two years during this period.In 2022, she completed her PhD in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Buffalo. There, she studied canine cognition and behavior work, which...
2023-10-0551 min
MiddagvervolgverhaalDOR deur Anton Treurnich - Episode 1Mia Fourie en haar buurvrou, Lucia Jones, bly in ‘n Suid-Afrika wat gebuk gaan onder die ergste droogte in die geskiedenis. Vir langer as twee jaar is daar ‘n noodtoestand en Vlak 5 waterbeperkings. Max Trighardt en Rachel de Caab is deel van die polisiemag wat die streng inperkings moet toepas. Ons ontmoet ook vir Caleb Mukkadiem, ‘n waterhandelaar, wat meer as net water verkoop.
2023-09-1813 min
Power StationIn the first year of my incarceration I received some devastating newsAs Monte Pollard approached the end of a six year sentence in federal prison, he was so overwhelmed by the prospect of reentry, he considered committing a violation that would keep him locked up. His lack of confidence made sense. Over 6 years in multiple facilities, he did not have access to a single training or educational opportunity. When he lost his mother to domestic violence, counseling was not available. It was a visit from Charles B. Thornton, then head of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizens Affairs, that gave him hope and the beginnings of a plan. He ea...
2023-08-1446 minResearch Bites Podcast#14 - Puppy Independence Trails with Rose BrowneThis 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 she submitted for this course that I asked if she'd be willing to come on the podcast to talk about her idea more and share it with a wider audience. Rose is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Fear-free Certified professional animal trainer. With over 25 years of experience in dog training with a primary focus on canine behavior modification and preventing problems b...
2023-08-0944 minResearch Bites Podcast#13 - Dr. Tammy McClain, PsyD - Navigating challenging client conversationsDr. 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 proficient in mental health and therapeutic interventions and protocols.In addition, she has expertise in ADHD and PTSD and is well-versed in providing strategic direction and ongoing leadership to academic programs. She obtained her certification in dog training from Catch Canine Trainers Academy in 2022, and is the owner of Positive Attitude Dog Trainers in Northern West Virginia where she provides obedience training and behavioral consultation.
2023-07-171h 09Research Bites Podcast#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 Virginia and managed a UVa laboratory in social cognition and behavior for two years. Currently, she is a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at the UMass Chan Medical School. She has been accepted as a scholar at the Human-Animal Studies Summer Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to further advance her work in...
2023-06-301h 13
Doggy DojoDebunking Dominance with Dr Janet CutlerDr. Janet Cutler is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She completed her MSc and PhD at the University of Guelph, specializing in the areas of ethology (the science of animal behavior), animal welfare, and epidemiology.
Janet helps people with dog and cat behavior problems, with virtual consultations to develop personalized behavior modification and training programs to suit the household and the pet. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional, and when not seeing clients teaches veterinary and undergraduate students about behavior, does behavior assessments for shelters, and writes about behavior a...
2023-06-1327 min
The Bitey End of the DogPatricia McConnell Ph.D., CAAB EmeritusWelcome to Season 4 of The Bitey End of the Dog. I’m really excited to be launching 17 episodes with so many incredible conversations centered around the topic of aggression, and all of the ways we can help dogs and their people.Many of this season’s episodes focus on the human side of aggression cases, and while I didn’t actually plan for that, I am truly happy many of the conversations took a deep dive into understanding why the human element is such a crucial part of dog aggression. In...
2023-06-0550 minResearch Bites Podcast#11 Dr. Clive Wynne - Dog behavior research, anthropomorphism, clicker trainingIn 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 and has studied animal behavior in Britain, Germany, the U.S., and Australia in species ranging from pigeons to dunnarts (a mouse-sized marsupial). Several years ago he founded the Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab dedicated to the study of dogs and their wild relatives. As well as numerous scientific papers, he has also written for Psychology Today, American Scientist, the...
2023-04-251h 07
Your Philanthropy MattersCapital Area Asset Builders: Uplifting others through financial education and matching savingsDid you know that studies show that the zip code you are born in can make a huge difference in your economic opportunities? Today on Your Philanthropy Matters we are joined by Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, Executive Director of Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB). CAAB is a nonprofit that works to ensure that all residents in the Greater DC area regardless of zip code have opportunities to save and invest in their dreams! CAAB changes lives by providing financial education, a matching savings program and consumer education programs to help people move forward. CAAB also conducts research and adv...
2023-04-0426 min
RADIO CARECEN DCEpisode 42 - Celebrando a las Mujeres y Abordando Temas Clave para la Comunidad de Inmigrantes¡Bienvenidos a Radio CARECEN! En conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer, CARECEN les ofrece unos bonitos mensajes a todos las Mujeres. En este episodio hablamos con Joseph Leitman-Santa Cruz de la organización sin fines de lucro CAAB (Capital Area Asset Builders) nos ensena como obtener el máximo beneficio en nuestra declaración de impuestos. También, Claudia Sánchez, Paralegal de Inmigración en CARECEN, nos brinda información vital sobre el TPS (Estatus de Protección Temporal). Para cerrar el programa, nuestros miembros de CARECEN tienen una conversación franca sobre el proceso de obtener IT...
2023-03-2239 minResearch Bites Podcast#10 - Dr. Emily Bray - Cognitive development, puppies, service dogsYour 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 College of Veterinary Medicine and at Canine Companions, the largest US non-profit providing service dogs to people with disabilities. She earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University, completing a senior thesis at the Duke Canine Cognition Center investigating context specificity of inhibitory control in pet dogs. She then went on to earn a Ph.D. from the...
2023-03-141h 10Power StationAbusers use finances to keep their victims with themWhere are our nation’s most effective and committed changemakers? You may expect them to be representing us on Capitol Hill or launching start-ups in Silicon Valley but the real champions of opportunity and equity, from poverty alleviation, upending the racial wealth gap and creating a pathway to generational wealth are nonprofit leaders. On this episode of Power Station, two exceptional leaders, Mercedes Lemp of My Sister’s Place and Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, of Capital Area Asset Builders tell us about their organizational partnership, envisioned by Mercedes, to lift domestic violence survivors out of poverty and into a life of p...
2023-03-1346 min
Radio Trust. Il podcastTrust familiare il ruolo del Trustee - Prof. Avv. Paola ManesIl ruolo fiduciario del Trustee è un incarico molto delicato. Ne parliamo con la Professoressa e Avvocato Paola Manes e il Dott. Alessandro Bonfiglioli Direttore generale di Caab Spa
2023-03-0115 minOKNews24 PodcastTrust familiare il ruolo del Trustee - Prof. Avv. Paola ManesIl ruolo fiduciario del Trustee è un incarico molto delicato. Ne parliamo con la Professoressa e Avvocato Paola Manes e il Dott. Alessandro Bonfiglioli Direttore generale di Caab Spa
2023-03-0115 min
Confindustria Emilia PodcastFARE INSIEME - Ep. 104 - CAAB, ossia Centro Agroalimentare Bologna, e quell’ecosistema connesso col tetto solare più grande d’EuropaFARE INSIEME - Ep. 104 - CAAB, ossia Centro Agroalimentare Bologna, e quell’ecosistema connesso col tetto solare più grande d’Europa«CAAB è un ecosistema perché si basa su pratiche fortemente collaborative e chiama in causa tanti attori»Oltre mille persone ogni giorno e ogni notte animano questa grande struttura che dalla città di Bologna dialoga col mondo intero. Ma per raccontare la storia e la visione di CAAB – moderna piattaforma di logistica commerciale, ma anche centro di servizi avanzati per il settore agroalimentare – bisogna coinvolgere necessariamente le realtà produttive, i partner internazionali, i cittadini attivi e consapevoli. Perché fare imp...
2023-01-3007 minResearch Bites Podcast#9 - Cognitive flexibilityIn 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 flexibility is, how it impacts behavior, and how we can improve it.Click for more information on the Advanced Consulting Course and Research Bites.Here are links to some of the papers I discuss in the podcast:Gelfo, F. (2019). Does experience enhance cognitive flexibility? An overview of the evidence provided by the environmental enrichment studies. Frontiers in...
2022-12-0525 min
CAAB PodcastsNever Say Never: Five Things I’d “Never” Do
As we slowly come back from a very long summer hiatus, Drs. Lockhart and Waite discuss their top five things they would “never” do as animal behavior professionals (and as animal owners/caretakers).
The important thing to remember is that every professional and owner is different. We all have unique boundaries we won’t cross (but also unique exceptions to those boundaries!). So if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we don’t all agree, and therefore your boundaries may be quite different from ours. We chat about some typical items, as well as p...
2022-11-3037 min
PetAbility PodcastBehavior Analysis with Dr. Terri BrightListen to expert Terri Bright , Ph. D., BCBA-D, CAAB, tell us stories of animal behavior analysis, its history and use in the veterinary clinic. She studies the "why" when it comes to animal behavior: what happened before the behavior (the antecedent), what does the actual behavior look like, and what is the consequence? She explains how this is different than behavior modification or training while using specific methodologies to change behavior, such as aggression. Dr. Bright shares many clinical tales to help us understand this emerging and important field. Ironically, human behavior analysis started with observing animals. Now, we ar...
2022-11-1558 min
CEOs You Should Know: Washington DCJoseph Leitmann Santa Cruz, CEO & Executive Director, Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)M&T Bank presents CEOs You Should Know: Joseph Leitmann Santa Cruz, CEO & Executive Director, Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)
2022-10-0322 min
Why We Do What We DoWhy Pets?Humans having been keeping animals around for a long time as workers and pest control. Do they serve another purpose all these centuries later? We explore the proportion of our lives that pets consume, why we keep them, and other ways animals/pets participate in our lives. RecommendationsAbraham: Bullet Train (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/bullettrain)Shane: The Woman King (https://www.thewomanking.movie/)References and Links:1. https://www.nature.com/articles/276608a02. https://nautil.us/why-did-the-ancients-bury-their-dogs-like-family-members-237208/3. Fine, A. H., Beck, A. M., & Ng, Z. (2019). The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions...
2022-09-281h 08Research Bites Podcast#8 - Sasha Protopopova - shelter adoption, the human side of animal shelteringYour 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 Professor and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Chair holder in Animal Welfare at The University of British Columbia (UBC). If that sounds familiar, that’s because my last guest, Dr. von Keyserlingk is at the same University, in the same department. They are doing a lot of great work there! Dr. Protopopova is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and has a PhD in Applied Behavior An...
2022-09-0838 min
The Bitey End of the DogVictoria Cussen Ph.D, CAABOne of the most atrocious activities that I can think of that humans have asked dogs to take part in is --- illegal dog fighting. My special guest for this episode is Dr. Victoria Cussen who is the Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research for the Behavioral Sciences Team at the ASPCA. Victoria has incredible insight into the behavior and welfare of fight bust dogs, and this episode is packed with myth busting and a unique look at the behavior, and often resiliency of dogs where the past humans in...
2022-08-191h 02Research Bites Podcast#7 - The Story of FinnIn 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 link to the study about sleep and brain development in dogs that I refer to in the podcast.You can find transcripts here and more information on additional learning opportunities at www.sciencemattersllc.com. For more information, please check out my website and social media links below! Website: https://sciencemattersllc.com/ Unlocking Resilience: https://sciencemattersllc.com/unlocking-resilience Research Bites: h...
2022-08-0137 min
Cultura Geek PRDebate Internancional de Geeks - Marvel Fase 4!Hoy tenemos nuestro Primer Debate Internacional de Geeks discutiendo el estado de la fase 4 de Marvel Studios y el futuro del MCU! Nos acompañarán: - Desde Peru @armando_machuca y @caab_action - Desde Guatemala @andres_el_geek - Desde New York @ruddypeliculas - Desde Puerto Rico @edwincomics
2022-07-222h 06Research Bites Podcast#6 - Updates to the podcastIn 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 goes. I think the podcast is extremely valuable because it is a wonderful platform for bringing research directly to those of you living and working with dogs. At the same time, I’d hate to let the blog go entirely.So, I’ve worked out a compromi...
2022-07-0718 minResearch Bites Podcast#5 - Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk - Animal welfare and ethicsYour 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 with a well-respected farm animal welfare researcher. Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk is a Professor and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Chair holder in Animal Welfare at The University of British Columbia (UBC) where she has co-directed the Animal Welfare Program since 2002. Together with her colleagues and students their research focuses...
2022-06-3031 min
PPG PodcastChat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal BehaviorJoin PPG president, Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther for a fun and informative Chat & Chuckle with Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB of PPG Corporate Partner, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior.
They discuss upcoming Research Bites topics and so much more.
2022-06-061h 08Research Bites Podcast#4 - Mindy Waite - Behavior analysis, the function of behavior, and mouthing.Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCToday’s guest is Dr. Mindy Waite. Dr. Waite is a Board-Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) located in Milwaukee, WI. She is a lecturer in behavior analysis in the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she performs research on companion canine behavior. Her early studies focused on the prevalence, function, and function-based interventions for mouthing behavior in dogs. Current studies are assessing simple, owner-implemented food preference assessments for dogs and also training dogs to co...
2022-06-0634 min
Pod to the RescueIntegrating Multi-Dog Households with Dr. Patricia McConnellWhether you’re fostering or adopting, bringing another dog into your home is an exciting time! Dr. Patricia McConnell is back to talk with Emily and Libby about integrating multi-dog households. They discuss the common myths we face when bringing a second (or third or fourth) dog home, why that sweet rescue pup who was described as “good with other dogs” in the shelter is now growling at your resident dog, best practices for introducing new dogs to one another, and some skills to cultivate as a multi-dog guardian.
To learn more about Dr. Patricia McConnell, visit her we...
2022-05-111h 12Research Bites Podcast#3 - Erica Feuerbacher - Effective reinforcement, stress and well-being in shelter dogsYour host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCToday’s guest is Dr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor in Animal & Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab, where she works with dogs and horses. She also coordinates the online Masters's program in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare at Virginia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab and her Master’s in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas in the...
2022-05-0530 min
Italiano con letteraturaParola del giorno: EuropaParola del giorno: Europa https://www.corriere.it/scuola/22_maggio_03/europa-continente-pace-millenni-guerra-sara-ancora-93f936a0-caab-11ec-84d1-341c28840c78.shtml
2022-05-0415 min
BETTER with Mark BrandSara Roversi - CLIMATE JUSTICESara Roversi is transforming the future of food and doing it in the most powerful spaces on the planet. She is my dear friend and a powerhouse accomplice in developing global food systems. Her focus directly addresses climate change, planetary health, and global poverty, but amongst the heaviness, she brings so much light, wisdom and joy. Among her many influential roles, she is the founder and President of the Future Food Institute, an organization dedicated to facing the urgent challenge of protecting our planet while feeding humans in a way that is sustainable, equitable, and nourishing. In this episode...
2022-04-241h 00CAAB Podcasts2022: Rants and Raves
We’re a little
It’s time for our annual rants and raves. This year, we’ve invited Dr. Camille Ward onto the show to help us think through what is going well in the world of animal behavior, and what is maybe going… less well. Some topics have been issues for years, and some are new raves, such as the increase in discussion on certification requirements for dog trainers.
Links:DIY Cat Wand: https://www.purina.com/articles/cat/activities/how-to-make-a-diy-wand-cat-toyDIY Cat Puzzle Feeders: https://www.purina.com/articles/cat/feeding/diy-cat...
2022-04-201h 05Research Bites Podcast#2 - Ádám Miklósi - Natural dog behavior, imitation, self-awareness, word learningYour host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCToday’s guest is Dr. Ádám Miklósi. He is a full professor and the leader of the Department of Ethology at the Eötvös University in Budapest (Hungary). He is also the co-founder and leader of the Family Dog Project ( http://familydogproject.elte.hu ) which studies human-dog interaction from an ethological perspective. In recent years he has also become interested in the automatization of measuring dog behavior and his research group has pioneered studying the neural and genetic aspects of dog beha...
2022-04-1831 minResearch Bites Podcast#1 - Monique Udell - Problem solving, communication, and attachmentYour host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLCMy guest today is Dr. Monique Udell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and an Associate Professor of Animal & Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, where she directs the Human-Animal Interactions Lab and teaches courses on Animal Behavior, Cognition and Learning. Much of her work focuses on the development of human-animal bonds, with wild and domesticated animals, and the impact that these bonds can have on the behavior and success of both species. She also studies the social behavior and cognition of a...
2022-03-1136 minCAAB PodcastsApplied Animal Behavior Master’s Program – Finally!
Back when I was interested in learning more about animal behavior and possibly getting into as a career, I looked in vain for an animal behavior-focused Master’s program. Eventually, I gave up and found another path into animal behavior. Well y’all, let us tell you – Dr. Erica Feuerbacher has built the program we all wished we had when were were just starting out.
All we can say is that it sounds incredible and worthwhile. The program has academic groundings so that people engaging in animal behavior work have a better understanding of why a behavior is occ...
2022-01-1146 min
Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBonds: Short Fiction by Sarra CullenoSend us a textBonds is the debut short story collection by poet, dramatist and friend of the podcast Sarra Culleno. Dealing with the bonds between mothers and children as its main theme it skips genres between science fiction, fantasy and folklore. We have an interview with Sarra and excerpts from the stories. You can order a copy of Bonds directly from the CAAB Publishing website here https://www.caabpublishing.co.uk/store/Fiction-c45916043It’s also available from Waterstones and AmazonFollow Sarra Culleno on social media here https...
2021-12-0338 minCAAB PodcastsBehavior Consulting: What’s My Obligation to New Clients?
Most behavior professionals are so busy these days that they have a waitlist, which has resulted in an interesting debate: what exactly are our obligations when contacted by a desperate client? What if we’re booked out? What if the client has a potentially dangerous animals? What if they need help NOW? We chat with Dr. Terri Bright on the different methods and ideologies of intaking new clients, including the protocols used at a top-tier behavioral department versus those for front-line workers doing in-home consulting.
Links:https://www.mspca.org/animal_care/director-of-behavior/
Length: 51 min...
2021-11-3051 min
Spoken LabelSarra Culleno (Spoken Label, November 2021)Latest Spoken Label features our lovely and returning friend Sara Culleno.
Sarra Culleno is a British writer, mother and English teacher who performs her writing at events across the UK. Sarra is widely published. She has written fiction and poetry for publication, performance, print, audiodramas, podcasts and radio. Sarra was longlisted for the Cinnamon Press Pamphlet Prize, for Nightingale and Sparrow’s Full Collections 2020, and nominated for Best of the Net 2020 by iambapoet. Sarra co-hosts Write Out Loud at Waterside Arts, and performs as guest and featured poet at numerous literary festivals.
Her debut book Bon...
2021-11-1743 minPower Station#192 Joseph Leitmann-Santa CruzThis episode is a call to action for ending childhood poverty in America. Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, CEO and Executive Director of Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) wants listeners to direct limited income families to the IRS Child Tax Credit (CTC) portal to apply for a refund by the November 15 deadline. We have, as Joseph explains, a once in a lifetime opportunity to lift more than half of low-income families out of poverty and keep them out. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit are this nation’s most effective poverty alleviation policies, but many eligible ho...
2021-11-0839 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business PodcastPodnutz Pro #371: Cloud As a Business, CaaB at ASCIIMor Mordchaev joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Provide a White-Label cloud solution when performance and price matter. Mor is the Global Partnership Director for CaaB. Check out their website and partner program here: https://caab.cloud/ Email CaaB: partners@caab.cloud ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/ ======= Sponsors & Affilitates: Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/ Live Video Sponsor – Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/ ======= Show Information Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com) ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podn...
2021-11-0720 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business PodcastPodnutz Pro #371: Cloud As a Business, CaaB at ASCIIMor Mordchaev joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Provide a White-Label cloud solution when performance and price matter. Mor is the Global Partnership Director for CaaB. Check out their website and partner program here: https://caab.cloud/ Email CaaB: partners@caab.cloud ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/ ======= Sponsors & Affilitates: Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/ Live Video Sponsor – Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/ ======= Show Information Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com) ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2# RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podn...
2021-11-0720 min
Podnutz ProPodnutz Pro #371: Cloud As a Business, CaaB at ASCIIMor Mordchaev joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Provide a White-Label cloud solution when performance and price matter. Mor is the Global Partnership Director for CaaB. Check out their website and partner program here: https://caab.cloud/ Email CaaB: partners@caab.cloud ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/ ======= Sponsors & Affilitates: Presenting Sponsor […]
2021-11-0700 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #371: Cloud As a Business, CaaB at ASCIIMor Mordchaev joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Provide a White-Label cloud solution when performance and price matter.
Mor is the Global Partnership Director for CaaB. Check out their website and partner program here: https://caab.cloud/
Email CaaB: partners@caab.cloud
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-0720 minCAAB PodcastsA Day in the Life of an Equine Behaviorist
Join us for an incredible discussion with expert guest, Dr. Sue McDonnell, on a day in the life of a behaviorist specializing in horses. We discuss her five most recent horse behavior cases, and some of these are whoppers. Dr. McDonnell highlights how she approaches each case with her team and how she uses her scientific and behavioral background to assess and intervene. If you have ever wondered what it’s like to be an equine behaviorist, then this podcast is for you!
Dr. McDonnell, PhD, CAAB is the founding head of the Equine Behavior Program and a...
2021-09-0159 min
Tails from the Dog House: Separation Anxiety ExplainedYour dog's diet and how it can impact their mental healthStacey, Sarah & Ness explore diet and the gut-brain connection in terms of its impact on anxiety in dogs.
SHOW NOTES:
Are Your Dog’s Behavior Problems Linked To Gut Health? (written by Ness): https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/are-dog-behavior-problems-linked-to-gut-health/
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Silcox, Katie, 2017, The Link Between Your Emotions and Your Digestion
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McConnell, Patricia, PhD, CAAB, 2011, Your Dog Has a Brain in His Gut
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Lomonaco, Casey, 2010, Nine Calming Aids for Fearful, Anxious, or Nervous Dogs, dogster.com
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https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Pages/default.aspx?PAPNotFound=true
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https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/gut-microbes-strongly-influence-emotional-behaviors/
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Our Gut Microbes Strongly Influence Our Emotional Behaviors: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.co...
2021-07-0156 minCAAB PodcastsConference Update: Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior (IFAAB) 2021
This month, we chat about everything we learned from the 2021 IFAAB Conference. In this intimate conference, everyone has to give a talk. Talks vary across research, behavior protocols, and field philosophies/applications. Speakers include veterinary behaviorists, CAABs, researchers, and other behavior professionals and focus on a variety of species (although domestic species are always the most popular). There were talks covering kids and dogs, testing the Assisi Loop for car anxiety, the pros and cons (and outrage?) of negative reinforcement for animal training, what happens to shelter dogs when they go on vacation, and so many more incredible discussions.
2021-06-1748 min
PPG PodcastBARKS Podcast with Dr. Kristina Spaulding from Smart Dog Training and BehaviorJoin Niki as she chats to Dr. Spaulding. It's always great to host Dr. Spaulding and the conversation is always fast moving and fascinating.
In this episode we talk about topics ranging from animal self-awareness to current research papers and how to read and interpret them.
Dr.Spaulding hosts a monthly webinar called Research Bites, this is the fastest and easiest way to keep up-to-date on research on dog training and behavior! For those of you who are interested in signing up these are the upcoming dates:
May 11th, 2021, 7 pm Eastern
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2021-05-081h 01
Newscast - AfricaBangladesh To Impose Week-Long Air Travel Ban After COVID SurgeBangladesh has announced plans to ban all international and domestic flights for a week from Wednesday, coinciding with yet another lockdown to counter a spike in novel coronavirus infections.<br />The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh says all international passenger flights to and from Bangladesh will remain suspended from April 14 to 20.<br />The CAAB’s Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman says more than 500 flights will be cancelled because of the ban.<br />The aviation authority says domestic passenger flights and chartered helicopter flights are included in the suspension, while some exceptions may be ma...
2021-04-1206 minCAAB PodcastsEven the President’s Dog Can Bite – What We Know and What We Don’t Know
This month we sneak in an extra podcast on the timely hot topic of the potential biting incidents with President Biden’s younger dog, Major. As of the posting of this (3/31/21), there have now been two incidents involving Major, and the media is all over whether Major is a bad dog, will be euthanized, will be trained out of the behavior, etc. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of information regarding the possible bites, and we use this information (or lack thereof) to frame the conversation around this and similar situations.
To help us with the conversation, we ha...
2021-03-3140 minCAAB PodcastsPartnering with Birds of Prey: Falconry at its Finest
Join us as we chat with animal and bird behavior expert, Dr. Scott Coleman. He specifically focuses on the application of behavioral principles and training protocols to the sport of falconry, where predatory birds are trained to partner with humans to hunt. We discuss the history of the sport, including how training procedures have changed over time to become more ethical and effective. Dr. Coleman includes many recommendations for anyone looking to get into falconry, which doesn’t require a lot of money but does require time/effort, a good mentor, and lots of patience. For those interested in un...
2021-03-1651 min
Tweet Talk: The Black Wealth PodcastEp 81- Broke is the lack of VISION w/ Crystal WilliamsIn episode 81 Raphael sits down with Crystal Williams (Twitter: @_CrystalWiliams IG: @C.W.platform @mannysmomfitness @caab_capital), a business coach and fitness business owner. We talk about how business can skyrocket your income, planning your days, the importance of setting sales goals, having the mindset to change your finances, and much more! Black Billionaire Banter: Jay Z launching The Parent Company, largest cannabis company in California Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" ebook at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook NEW courses: Un...
2021-02-1751 min
RawAg PodcastEpisode 12 - Richard RainsRichard Rains grew up on a mixed farm near Dunedoo in the central west of NSW. Educated at boarding school in Sydney and went on to a cadetship with Dalgety. Whilst there, in 1974, he sold the first beef to Korea that the country ever imported and it quickly grew to become Australia’s third-largest export market for beef, which it remains today. Richard then joined Sanger Australia (a meat export marketing co) in 1976 and by 2000 he owned a majority stake in the business. He sold his equity in the company in 2013 in a management buy-out. In the late 1990’s he c...
2021-02-1438 minCAAB PodcastsThe Environmental Impact of Pets
Pet ownership, although rewarding, does require a significant level of dedication from caregivers. This investment ranges from immediate requirements like time spent exercising our companions to more esoteric requirements like environmental impact of feeding decisions. We take a unique look at pet ownership in our conversation with Dr. Sasha Protopopova about her current research on the impact of companion animal ownership.
Length: 47 min
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2021-01-2747 minCAAB PodcastsNever ever leave… ever!
Separation anxiety is a leading cause of surrender for dogs. Although this term has been applied to a broad group of behaviors that may or may not actually be separation anxiety, the reality is that some dogs cannot keep it together when their owners must leave the home. We chat with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher regarding some of her exciting work on separation anxiety and its possible treatments. She also sheds light on the difficulty of this stressful condition.
Links:Feuerbacher & Muir. (2020). Using Owner Return as a Reinforcer to Operantly Treat Separation-Related Problem Behavior in...
2021-01-2053 minPower Station#150 Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, Capital Area Asset BuildersHere it is, my 150th episode, a milestone in the lifecycle of a podcast. It has been a journey, creating a platform for progressive nonprofit change making. To mark the moment, I reconnected with Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, CEO and executive director of CAAB-Capital Area Asset Builders-one of the most tenacious seekers of justice that I know. CAAB connects underinvested Black and Brown communities with strategies for creating assets (home ownership, small businesses and higher education) that are the basis for building generational wealth. This population includes the one in five individuals in the nation’s capital who live below th...
2021-01-1843 minCAAB PodcastsTreat Everyone Like a Dog!
Yes, you heard that right!
Have you ever made behavior change suggestions to friends/family, only to be scolded that “People aren’t dogs!” We definitely have. A lot. And apparently so has Dr. Karen London, PhD, CAAB, who has a retort for that. She thinks (and we agree) that we humans often treat dogs better than we treat other people. Luckily, she brings incredible insights into simple ways to incorporate behavior principles commonly used in animal training into our human relationships. Want your kids to pick up their laundry? Make the process more enjoyable, or add in rei...
2020-12-1639 min
The Bitey End of the DogJanet Cutler Ph.D., CAABYou know we had to have an episode on puppies and aggression! In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Janet Cutler, who is an expert on puppies and has researched puppy socialization while earning her PhD. We discuss why puppies may display aggressive behaviors at such a young age, and what factors might influence aggression. We also chat about things like the secondary imprint period and littermate syndrome….or the lack thereof. And this episode is sponsored by AggressiveDog.com, where you can find a variety of edu...
2020-09-1449 min
Beyond Books At Novi LibraryGet Creative with Mary!Mary tells us all about her involvement with the Novi Cultural Arts and Advisory Board [CAAB], her creative programs, collections, ebooks and more!
2020-09-1025 min
Word of the DayCavalcadeCavalcade is a noun that refers to a series.
The Greek word kaballeion (caab ah LAY on) means ‘horse.’ As this word migrated toward English and into our word of the day, it came to refer to ‘a horseback ride.’ It later meant an army of people on horseback and more recently it has been used figuratively to refer to any series or procession of things — usually a dramatic or extreme series. For example: I can’t believe the cavalcade of disasters that came our way during the filming of our movie. It was just one catastrophe after anothe
2020-08-1600 min
Sufficiently Black”So You‘re Trying to Support More Black-Owned Businesses”The oreos share some stats on black-owned businesses and the struggles they have faced during Covid-19 as well as the increase of efforts to support black-owned businesses after the killing of George Floyd. Following the discussion of why we need to make a conscious effort to buy black, each host interviews a black business owner.
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