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Research Bites Podcast#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 learning theory, she explains what these processes are, how they differ, why they matter, and how they show up every day in companion animals. Dr. Spaulding connects the research to practical strategies you can use right away. From monitoring behavior and adjusting stimulus intensity to incorporating conditioning and systematic desensitization, this episode offers clear guidance for helping animals move toward calmer, more adaptive responses. This episode will he...
2025-11-1736 minResearch Bites Podcast#36: Does Stress Really “Stay in the System” for Three Days?One of the most common questions Dr. Kristina Spaulding hears is whether stress “stays in the system” for three days. In this episode, she digs into what that really means, what the research shows, and why the truth is more complex than a simple yes or no.She begins with the biology of the stress response—how the HPA axis and sympathetic nervous system work together, the roles of cortisol and corticosterone, and why not all stress is bad. Then she takes on the central question: how long does stress actually last? You’ll learn how long it typic...
2025-10-1734 minResearch Bites Podcast#35: Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman – What Genetics Really Tells Us About Dog BehaviorIn this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD — behavioral geneticist and co-founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative — about what genetics can (and can’t) tell us about dog behavior.Dr. Hekman shares her journey from veterinary practice to genetics research and helps unpack key concepts like heritability, epigenetics, and behavioral phenotypes. Together, they explore what the science really says about breed and behavior — including a thoughtful look at the much-debated 2022 Darwin’s Ark study.The conversation takes a nu...
2025-10-071h 05Research Bites Podcast#34: Ádám Miklósi - Natural dog behavior, imitation, self-awareness, word learning (full length version of original, shortened version)This podcast was originally released in April 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast.Dr. Ádám Miklósi 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...
2025-09-211h 01Research 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: Why Behavior Doesn’t Fit in Boxes: Rethinking How We Classify BehaviorIn 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 min
Lead a Horse to WaterIn conversation with Irith BloomIn conversation with-Irith Bloom certified professional trainer, behavior consultant and TAGteacher.I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with friend and colleague Irith about training and behaviour including, parallels between horses and dogs and much more. Irith Bloom, author, presenter, trainer, and teacher, owns The Sophisticated Dog, a company that provides both peer-to-peer and trainer-to-pet-family services worldwide, as well as in-person training to select clients in Los Angeles. Along with Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Irith co-founded and is faculty at Carefree Companion, a program that helps people teach greater stress resilience and better emotional regulation to their...
2025-07-221h 06
When The Cleats Come OffKeirstin Roose: Overcoming hard things in pursuit of becoming your best selfCoastal Carolina Softball standout, Keirstin Rooose, shares her obsession of the game that started in northern Indiana, what her transfer portal journey was like to get her to commit to Georgia for her final season, how she’s overcome multiple knee and shoulder surgeries along with recently finding out she has Type 1 Diabetes. Follow Keirstin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keirstin.roose/ Follow her on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@keirstin.roose Follow her podcast “Like a Girl” on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likeagirl_pod/ Watch the interv...
2025-07-161h 04Research 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 03
Enrichment for the Real World#120 - Why Your Pet Needs a Safe Space (and How to Make One)Whether your pet is overwhelmed by the doorbell, a new houseguest, or the invisible ghosts that apparently live in the laundry room, having a safe space can make a world of difference. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily and Ellen break down why safe spaces aren’t just cozy corners—they’re essential tools for helping our pets (and us!) navigate stress in all its forms: tolerable, chronic, and toxic.You'll learn what makes a safe space effective, why avoiding stress isn't the goal, and how breaking this concept down into smaller teachable skills...
2025-06-2347 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysScience DOES Matter!Dr. Kristina Spaulding returns to flip the script on the Amys! Research Bites is Dr. Spaulding’s podcast and platform for delivering applied animal behavior to non-scientists, and revealing how science and research apply to working and living with dogs in our everyday lives. Join the conversation about everything from the Mind-Body Unit, to the controversy over the game of fetch.What if a rose was not a rose at all? How should veterinarians, trainers, and behavior consultants be working collectively toward common goals?...
2025-06-181h 12Research 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
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysStressed The F Out!Have you ever been stressed out? Were you experiencing eustress, distress, or toxic stress? Do you know what factors in your life have directly affected your stress threshold? Join the Amys and their bee-guiling guest, Dr. Kristina Spaulding - the stress expert - and founder of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, as they discuss all the F words that have to do with stress and how it affects our bodies. They touch on the important areas of the brain that deal with stress and some strategies for better coping....
2025-04-021h 37
PPG PodcastPPG Advocacy Panel: Why Positive Reinforcement?Kim Silver fills in for Don Hanson as your host in this episode of the PPG Advocacy Panel about why we use positive reinforcement in pet training. Your panelists for this discussion are Beth Adelman, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Niki Tudge, and Dr. Karolina Westlund. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening!
2025-04-021h 00Research 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
Reward Your Dog Podcast#19 Digging into Nervous System Dysregulation with Gabrielle Johnson / Best Life Dog ServicesIn this information-packed episode, Jesse and Verena interview Gabrielle Johnson of Best Life Dog Services who generously shares their vast knowledge about the topic of nervous system dysregulation. Dogs with dysregulated nervous systems may struggle to bounce back after stressful events, have difficulty settling in the home, seem depressed, and more. Do you have a dysregulated dog? And what can you do to help them? Listen to find out more!Thank you to Gabrielle Johnson of Best Life Dog Services for this awesome interview. Gabrielle's shoutout goes to "Research Bites" by Dr. Kristina Spaulding for...
2024-12-161h 05Research 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
Get Lost In This Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.The Stress Factor in Dogs by Kristina SpaldingPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/31368to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Stress Factor in Dogs
Author: Kristina Spalding
Narrator: Debra Shieber
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 08-28-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Pets & Animal Care
Publisher's Summary:
In The Stress Factor in Dogs, Dr. Kristina Spaulding explores what science has revealed about stress in dogs and other mammals and demonstrates how to effectively read scientific research in order to apply our acquired knowledge to the dogs in our lives. This thoroughly comprehensive book provides detailed insight on how stress affects the health and well-being...
2024-08-286h 53
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
Barkology: Unleash your dog’s potentialStress and your dog with Dr Kristina SpauldingIn this episode, Chantal and Angelique talk to Dr Kristina Spaulding about stress and how it relates to and affects dogs.
Dr. Kristina Spaulding owns Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior LLC. She has a PhD in biopsychology—the study of the biological basis of behavior—and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior through her website, www.sciencemattersllc.com. She is also the author of The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being.
2024-08-091h 00Research 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 minPPG PodcastChat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal BehaviorJoin Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding about her new classes and courses! Dr. Spaulding's educational offerings can be found on her website, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior.
2024-07-021h 04
Enrichment for the Real World#83 - Enrichment for SheltersLast week, we heard from Mara Velez, and one of the topics we discussed was how BEAR can help shelters. This week, we're going to dive further into enrichment for shelters and talk about implementation with the animals in your life.In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily's love language, which I don't love sometimesAccepting a linear time frame and accepting that Kristina Spaulding can't go back 20 years to write her book and have made past me and Emily better shelter workers The sad trombone that sometimes comes with rest as a primary st...
2024-07-0142 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 minResearch 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 06PPG PodcastAdvocacy Panel: How Do We Turn Prospects Into Clients?Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel talks about ways to turn prospects into clients.
Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion: Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike
Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion!
2024-05-1659 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 min
Dans La NicheEP60 : Lola Burton - Le chien sensibleDans ce nouvel épisode, je suis ravie de vous partager ma conversation avec Lola Burton. Lola est comportementaliste canin spécialisée dans l’accompagnement des chiens dits sensibles, anxieux ou encore peureux… Dans cette discussion, elle nous raconte son parcours avec ses chiens et comment un voyage en Asie a changé sa vie. De son intérêt pour les chiens des rues à son parcours professionnel, Lola nous partage sa vision de l’accompagnement des chiens dit sensibles. Que signifie cette étiquette, qu’est-ce qu’un traumatisme, comment aider un chien qui se trouve dans cette situation ? Vous saurez tout, ou pr...
2024-04-241h 08
Le seuil de mon chienEpisode 11 : Travailler la résilience de son chien - raisons et exemplesLa résilience : un terme qu'on entend souvent, y compris en psychologie humaine. Mais qu'est-ce donc au juste ? Pourquoi la travailler ? Quelles en sont les composantes ? Dans cet épisode, nous tentons de répondre à ces questions. Nous précisons comme toujours que les exemples apportés ne sont que des exemples : à chaque cas ses solutions, à analyser individuellement.A lire sur le sujet : l'ouvrage "The stress factors in dogs" du Dr Kristina Spaulding.
2024-04-1740 minPPG PodcastPPG Advocacy Panel: Unrealistic Expectations—Where Do They Come From and How Do We Diffuse Them?It's time to get real! Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses unrealistic expectations for pets, where those expectations come from, and how to diffuse them.
Your moderator for this discussion is Don Hanson and the panelists are Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Daniel Antolec, Kristi Benson, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.
2024-03-221h 03Research 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 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 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 min
Tails from the Dog House: Separation Anxiety ExplainedStress in Dogs with special guest Dr Kristina SpauldingIn this episode Stacey and Ness meet with Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, to discuss stress. We cover types of stress and the impacts of stress, as well as building resilience to stress. You can find more information about Dr. Kristina Spaulding on her website at:https://sciencemattersllc.com/Her awesome book, The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being, can be found here:https://www.dogwise.com/the-stress-factor-in-dogs-unlocking-resiliency-and-enhancing-well-being/
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This podcast discusses Separation Anxiety in dogs and how to fix it.
Two global specialists (all certified as Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultants) discuss all things...
2023-07-271h 00Research 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
Enrichment for the Real World#43 - Why Your Dog Training Isn't WorkingLast week we heard from Dr. Kristina Spaulding and one of the topics we discussed was The Stress Factor in Dogs. This week we’re going to dive further into a common reason why folks say training isn’t working, which is providing a challenge that is well-matched to the animal’s skill set, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life.In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about:What grade schools and dog training have in commonHow to provide the right kind of challenge for your petA dog who had to be tau...
2023-05-0119 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
Enrichment for the Real World#42 - Dr. Kristina Spaulding: The Stress Factor in DogsIn this week's episode of Enrichment for the Real World, we are joined by Dr. Kristina Spaulding, author of The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being. Stress and its effect on behavior is one of those topics that benefit everyone to know about. It’s such an integral part of understanding behavior and addressing needs of every individual! And Kristina talks about it in a way that is so down to Earth. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Kristina talk about:The difference between eustress, tolerable stress, and toxic stres...
2023-04-241h 11
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastAggression, Stress and Resilience (Kristina Spaulding)Dr. Kristina Spaulding joins Victoria for a deep dive into the world of her #DogBehaviorConference presentation, “The Neurobiology of Aggression” and why understanding what that is helps guardians and trainers better serve aggressive dogs. Geek out about the processes behind how behavioral scientists approach this all-important topic and how it applies to real-world dog training. Plus… two bonus topics: building resilience in puppies and why not all stress is bad for dogs.
2023-04-041h 22Research 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 10PPG PodcastChat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith BloomJoin Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior and Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog about agency and choice, as well as slow thinking, stress, learned helplessness and much more!
Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Dr. Spaulding, Irith and Niki share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!
2023-03-061h 00Research 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
PPG PodcastChat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal BehaviorJoin Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior about her new book, The Stress Factor in Dogs.
2022-09-1955 minResearch 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 minResearch 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
PPG PodcastPPG Advocacy Panel - Animal Emotions & Their Importance In Understanding BehaviorJoin the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Animal Emotions & Their Importance In Understanding Behavior.
Pet guardians and pet professionals, we invite you to listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderators: PPG president Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion includes: PPG Shelter & Rescue Committee chair K. Holden Svirsky, PPG Assistance Animal Committee representative Tracey Hagan, Aaron Jones of the PPG Inclusivity Committee, Linda Michaels, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Dr. Zazi...
2022-07-261h 04
The Bitey End of the DogDr. Kristina Spaulding PhDStress, hormones, emotions, impulse control, arousal, cognition --- a lot of different words that get thrown around in our conversations about dogs and behavior. In this episode with the incredibly informative Dr. Kristina Spaulding, we unpack many of those terms, and why they are so important to define correctly when discussing aggression in dogs. Kristina does an amazing job of breaking down these concepts in the show, and I hope to see the conversation continue in the dog training community. For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit:
2022-07-251h 12
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDr. Kristina Spaulding & Irith Bloom - "Stress and Agency: Building a More Resilient Dog"Understanding the role stress plays in training and living with our canine partners is essential to optimizing our lives with them! Agency provides one of the most powerful options for empowering our pups and creating an optimistic dog.
2022-07-2245 minResearch 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 PodcastPPG Advocacy Panel - Top Ten Things We Can Do to Help Veterinarians Help Us Help Our PetsJoin the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a thoughtful and lively discussion about the Top Ten Things We Can Do to Help Veterinarians Help Us Help Our Pets.
The Advocacy Committee is a selection of notable practitioners, scientists and representatives from PPG committees.
Your Moderators: PPG Advocacy Committee chair Don Hanson & PPG president Niki Tudge
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion:
Chair of the PPG Shelter & Rescue Division - Holden Svirsky, Kristi Benson, Sam Wike, co-chair of the PPG Feline Division– Beth Adelman, Tracey Hagan (PPG Ass...
2022-06-271h 06
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 minResearch 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
PPG PodcastBARKS podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Competency- What Key Skills Should Pet Professionals Be Able to Demonstrate & Why?Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on competency. What Key Skills Should Pet Professionals Be Able to Demonstrate & Why? Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderators: PPG Advocacy Committee Chair Don Hanson & PPG President Niki Tudge
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion:
Sam Wike, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther, Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Angel Rowe.
2022-05-011h 07Research 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 min
PPG PodcastBARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets?Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on When and How Should We Advocate for Outdoor Pets? Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Committee Chair Don Hanson
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion:
The Advocacy Panel is a selection of notable practitioners, scientists and representatives from PPG committees. Your panelists for this discussion are:
Kristi Benson, PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther, Dr. Laura Donaldson, and Dr. Kristina Spaulding.
2022-03-291h 04Research 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 min
PPG PodcastBARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #4 - "Being Nicer" While AdvocatingYour PPG Advocacy Panel at Work!
Join the panel for a discussion on "Being Nicer" While Advocating. Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise and insights in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderators: PPG Advocacy Committee Chair Don Hanson PPG and PPG President Niki Tudge
Your Advocacy Panel for Today's Discussion: Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Kristi Benson, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Laurie Williams, Kim Silver (Advocacy Committee), Judy Luther (Canine Committee), Aaron Jones (Inclusivity Committee), Beth Adelman (Feline Committee), Monique Williams (Equid Committee)
2021-11-271h 07
PPG PodcastYour PPG Advocacy Panel at Work! Advocating to Let Dogs be Dogs, Cats be Cats, Equids Be EquidsJoin the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Advocating to Let Dogs be Dogs, Cats be Cats, Equids Be Equids. Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Committee Chair Don Hanson
Your Advocacy Panel: Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Dr. Zazie Todd, Kristi Benson, Holden Svirsky (Shelter & Rescue Committee), Judy Luther (Canine Committee), Dr. Laura Donaldson, Dr. Karolina Westlund, Beth Adelman (Feline Committee), Monique Williams (Equid Committee), Karen Seifert.
Find out more about future Ad...
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PPG PodcastPPG Advocacy Panel - How To Best Advocate for Positive Reinforcement MethodsJoin the PPG Advocacy Panel for a discussion on 'How to Best Advocate for Positive Reinforcement Training.' Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderators:
Don Hanson & Niki Tudge
Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion:
Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Dr. Zazie Todd, Pat Miller, Kristi Benson, Helen Phillips, Holden Svirsky, Sam Wike, Claire Staines, Dr. Robert Hewings, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Kim Silver, Judy Luther, Dr. Laura Donaldson, Dr. Karolina Westlund
Find out more about the Advocacy Panel, including future topics...
2021-08-301h 38PPG 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
Do...
2021-05-081h 01
Perros, Naturaleza y HumanosConVIVIR con un perro sensible
Querida exploradora canina,
Si estás leyendo este post es porque eres una humana inconformista que se cuestiona todo lo que llega a sus manos sobre su perro. Y que el bienestar de su perro pasa por encima del postureo.
En este post voy a profundizar lo que para mí es un perro sensible y como esta capacidad maravillosa para captar estímulos puede afectar en reacciones que afecten negativamente en vuestra convivencia perro-humana. El éxito de una buena convivencia es ajustar las situaciones a todos los integrantes de la casa.
¿Qué quieres decir c...
2021-04-0815 minPPG PodcastBARKS Podcast - Talking Stress in Dogs with Dr. Kristina SpauldingEvery Friday, PPG President Niki Tudge hosts a Facebook Live session for PPG members. We were privileged on Friday June 6, 2020 to host Dr. Kristina Spaulding from Smart Dog Training and Behavior where we explored and discussed stress!
We can all benefit from knowledge about stress and how this impacts our four-legged family members and it's our goal at PPG to spread the word and help provide education to pet professionals and pet owners. Tune in to join the session
To learn more about Dr. Kristina Spaulding and the education she offers please visit her website...
2020-06-0653 minPPG PodcastBARKS Podcast with Dr. Kristina Spaulding from Smart Dog Training and BehaviorToday I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Kristina Spaulding from SmartDog Training and Behavior.
We discussed an array of issues from why we need more science in our industry to examples of what we might be missing by not keeping up to date on current scientific research?
Grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle in and enjoy the chat!
To learn more about Dr. Spaulding you can visit www.smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com
2020-04-2249 min