The Deal With Animals

Send us a textEpisode 5 of series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer… Autumn TranscriptSimone shares her expertise on identifying, controlling, and redirecting predatory behaviors through various training techniques and games, ensuring safety and solidifying the human-animal connection.Guest Bio: Simone Mueller, …continue

Send us a textEpisode 4 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of SummerWe discuss the cultural acceptance of these dogs in India, their social structures, and the recent controversial legislation in New Delhi aimed at removing street dogs. This episode also …continue

Send us a textEpisode 3 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of SummerDr. Clive Wynne from July 2022,  shares insights from his book ‘Dog Is Love’ and discusses why dogs succeed in our world by forming powerful emotional bonds. Then, dog …continue

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 …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 …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 …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 …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 …continue