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120. Should We Rethink Dog Neutering? Behavioral Insights from Dr. Stanley Coren (S13)

The Deal With Animals 5 May 2025


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Episode 5 of Series 13: Sex and Animals Transcript 

The spaying and neutering of dogs has often been a controversial topic. Along with the world renowned, Dr. Stanley Coren, the episode explores how spaying and neutering might affect canine behavior, questioning common practices and suggesting alternative approaches.

Guest Bio: Stanley Coren, PhD, DSc, FRSC, is an influential voice in the study of canine behavior and human-canine interactions. He served as a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia, where he directed the Human Neuropsychology and Perception Laboratory until his retirement in 2007. 

Coren has published over 1,000 articles and 40 books, many of which have become bestsellers. His award-winning contributions to canine studies, such as How to Speak Dog, have been translated into more than 30 languages and recognized globally. 

He continues to share insights on canine behavior through his blog, Canine Corner, on Psychology Today’s website. Further information is available on Wikipedia.

Book Recommendations: Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine by Dr. Marc Bekoff and King Solomon’s Ring by Konrad Lorenz

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