Send us a textEpisode 2 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer We explore the research on bite risks, the experiences of postal workers, and the challenges faced by dog owners. We discuss the lasting impacts on families and communities, and the social narratives surrounding aggressive behaviors in dogs. We’ll also …continue
Send us a textEpisode 1 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer! This episode was archived from the Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022In this first episode, Marika Bell revisits her conversation with Suzanne Clothier from the Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022, focusing on the individualistic approach to dog training and …continue
Send us a textJoin me and my guest co-host Dog trainer, Kate Lasala, from reimagine look at foundational episodes from series 1. These aren’t repeats, they’re focused episodes highlighting many of the ways that humans and their canine companions live and learn to thrive together. Support the showShow Credits Read the Blog! …continue
Send us a textEpisode 8 of the series: Sex and Animals TranscriptDr. Lori Gruen, a philosopher and scholar in animal studies. Join us as to unpack what these primates can teach us about power, intimacy, and societal structures.Guest: Lori Gruen is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy and Professor of …continue
Send us a textEpisode 7 of the series: Sex and Animals TranscriptDiscover how captivity and artificial breeding programs impact these intelligent creatures’ wellbeing and autonomy. Learn about the shift towards ethical practices. Guest: Lori Marino is a neuroscientist who has studied animal behavior, neuroanatomy, and intelligence for over thirty years. …continue
Send us a textSpecial Episode: Psychology for Human Animal Intergroup relations. PHAIR 2025 Register! TranscriptGuests: Dr Matti Wilks is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her PhD at the University of Queensland, Australia, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton and Yale …continue
Send us a textEpisode 6 of the series: Sex and Animals Transcript Dr. Jonathan Balcombe elaborates on the nuanced distinctions between consciousness and sentience, emphasizing that emotions and feelings play crucial roles in animals’ daily lives, much like in humans. Guest: Dr. Jonathan Balcombe is a biologist and ethologist whose work has …continue
Send us a textEpisode 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: …continue
