Research Bites Podcast
Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
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#42 - Dr. Katie Homan - What Makes a Good Life for Dogs? Play, Meaning, and Relationship
What does it mean for a dog to live a “good life”? Can animals experience something like meaning or purpose? And what role do play, relationship, agency, and training have in helping animals…
#41 - Dr. Lars Schwabe - Stress, Memory, and Behavioral Flexibility
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. Lars Schwabe about what happens to learning and memory when the brain is under stress—and why those changes matter…
#40: Dr. Patricia McConnell - From Science to Storytelling in Her New Mystery Novel!
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, I’m joined by my first return guest, Patricia McConnell — Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, beloved author, and former professor at University of…
#39: Wanting, Liking, and Motivation: A Conversation About Reinforcement
Today’s episode is a little different from the usual format.What you’re hearing is an actual recording from a Research Bites Coffee Break—an informal, unscripted conversation where behavior…
#38: Erica Feuerbacher - Effective reinforcement, stress and well-being in shelter dogs (full length version of original, shortened version)
This podcast was originally released in May 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast.Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of…
#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.…
#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,…
#35: Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman – What Genetics Really Tells Us About Dog Behavior
In 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 —…
#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…
#33: Building Resilience: Dr. Mike Mendl on Positive Welfare, Emotion, and Decision-Making in Animals
In 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…
#32: Why Behavior Doesn’t Fit in Boxes: Rethinking How We Classify Behavior
In 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…
#31: Dr. Michael Blackwell on increasing access to services in the animal field
In 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…
#30 - Dr. Amy Learn and Dr. Amy Pike on medical issues and behavior
In 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…
#29: Dr. Lisa Gunter on sleepovers and field trips for shelter dogs
In 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…
#28 Science Myths Busted: Understanding Behavior and the Role of Science
In 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:…
#27: Dr. Sara Hintze on animal well-being and intrinsic reward
00:00 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…
#26: Dr. Daniel Mills on understanding animal emotions and behavior
In 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…
Podcast 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…
#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…
#24: Mini episode 4 - Pair housing revisited, survey on guardian training methods and information sources
SummaryIn 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,…
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Research Bites Podcast has published 43 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Natural Sciences.
Research Bites Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 48m.
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