Podcast appearances and mentions of Stanley Coren

Host Deborah Wolfe describes the different paw pad patterns on cat paws. See the paw photo spread at https://www.facebook.com/debwolfepetexpert/ What type of paws does your pet have? If your cat's paws are different than the types shown in the photo please send Deb a pic of your cat and its paws to deb@petliferadio.com . You can also send pet questions, comments and guest suggestions by text, or voice clip (Deb's fave). Deborah salutes the North Vancouver homeowner for his fence bear gate and asks why fish ladders aren't required next to all dams? “If you have a dog trained to play piano, you don't put it on stage with a guitar.' CNN ‘What you see is what you get' (Dr. Stanley Coren) when it comes to mixed breed dogs and cats. Deb outlines primitive dog breeds; the Sheba Inu, malamute, husky & Wolf cross and describes the looks and disposition of Oriental cat types and what to watch for to know if your cat is Oriental. EPISODE NOTES: Paws, Patterns & Personality: What Your Cat's Paw Pads Reveal

Do dogs actually look like their owners? Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Author of More Than a Dozen of Books about Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to BC's plans for police reform? Guest: Garry Begg, BC's Minister of Public Safety What's stopping British Columbians from buying local? Guest: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley How midlife became a crisis Guest: Matthew Redmond, Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the Université de Lille in France Weekly Cecchini Check-In Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Do dogs actually look like their owners? Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Author of More Than a Dozen of Books about Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed talks with Psychology Today's Dr. Stanley Coren about New Year's resolutions and how to keep them and with Auburn University's Dr. Paul Waggoner about Vapor Wake Dogs in the fight against terror threats.

Curious about where your dog stands on the intelligence scale? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Stanley Coren, a leading authority on dog behavior and intelligence. We delve into the fascinating world of canine inteligence, uncovering which breeds top the charts and which ones take a more relaxed approach to life. You'll also discover some surprising insights—like why a wagging tail or a friendly lick might not mean what you think. Dr. Coren, the author of several best-selling books on dogs, brings his extensive knowledge to our conversation, even sharing a few intriguing tidbits about his research on left-handedness. This episode is packed with eye-opening information, a few unexpected twists, and plenty of engaging moments. Whether you're a devoted dog lover or just curious about what's really going on in your best friends mind, you won't want to miss this episode! www.furrealpodcast.com             www.stanleycoren.com ig @thefurrealpodcast                 @stanleycoren fb The Fur Real Podcast                Stanley Coren tik tok @thefurrealpodcast Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  jfolson.music@gmail.com for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets www.letswalkaustin.com www.letswalkhouston.com  www.letswalkdenver.com Pet walking and more!  

From 2005 - Dr. Stanley Coren, author of "How Dogs Think: What the world looks like to them and why they act the way they do." Also, Emily Yoffe, author of "What the Dog Did: Tales from a formerly reluctant dog owner."

último podcast del año, En este capítulo vamos a comentar largo y tendido el libro `Perros sueltos y libres' de Marc Bekoff y Jessica Pierce de la editorial Dogalia. Aprovechamos para ahondar en todos los temas que proponen y meternos en harina con la ciencia canina. ¡Al abordaje! Material mencionado en el capítulo: Stanley Coren […] La entrada Comentario libro ‘Perros sueltos y libres' de Marc Bekoff y Jessica Pierce se publicó primero en PAT Educadora Canina.

Part one- Stanley Coren, author of "How Dogs Think: What the world looks like to them and why they act the way they do." Part two- Emily Yoffe, author of "What the dog did: Tales from a formerly reluctant dog owner."

Your angry dog might be afraid! From spaying and neutering to it's roots in fear, Sarah talks dog aggression with special guest Dr. Stanley Coren. 

Title:  Does it Matter Whether Dog Training is Positive or Aversive?Source: Stanley Coren https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202301/does-it-matter-whether-dog-training-is-positive-or-aversiveA Study from 2003Negative effects of positive reinforcementDate: 01/02/2023Summary: A study has been published to show that positive reinforcement training causes less stress to dogs. The author of this article used the opportunity to make ridiculous assertions to spin the study to a presupposed position. Situation: The article starts with the following key points. There is much controversy about the effectiveness of positive reward-based versus discipline-based dog training.Dogs whose training involved punishment and compulsion show more tension-related behaviors and higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. When tested a month after force-based training, dogs still show a more negative, pessimistic emotional response toward learning new tasks.A 2020 study by a team from the University of Porto tried to provide additional data by looking at how training method affects the psychological welfare of dogs being taught basic obedience commands.The article claims, “Around the beginning of the 20th century, the first systematic dog training manuals were published. Some of the most influential were written by Konrad Most, who trained dogs for the Berlin police force and later for the German army.The article says, “many other aversive, force-based training methods are available—and unfortunately, the effects of these methods have not been well-studied.”By contrast, consider positive training, which involves rewarding a dog with a pleasant stimulus after it shows the desired behavior. Obviously, the most common form of reward involves food treats; however, positive dog trainers can also use verbal praise, petting the dog, or engage in a bit of play.In dog classes, the punishing or confrontational techniques typically used to control dogs can include sharp leash corrections meant to cause discomfort, slapping the dog, applying physical force to pressure a dog into a submissive position, shouting, threatening stares, use of water sprays, grabbing the dog by the scruff of the neck, or physically yanking at the dog to force it into the desired position.The author stated that “advocates” for “punishment based-training,” whoever they are and whatever that is, presume that canine misbehavior is rooted in the dog's attempt to express social dominance over its owner. “Advocates of such theories suggest that dog owners need to establish themselves as the "alpha" or "pack leader," using physical manipulations, threats, and intimidation in order to do so. The application of force is supposed to compel the dog to adopt a less challenging, more compliant, and subordinate attitude. Problem - The Study We finally get to the study. The Study looked at 92 pet dogs. There are seven different companion dog training programs in Porto, Portugal. The specific behaviors being trained were fairly standard, including teaching the dog to sit, lie down, stay, come when called, and heel or walk on a loose leash.The programs were divided into those that focused on mainly coercive interactions, those that used exclusively positive methods, or classes with a balanced mix of the two techniques.According to the article, It is important to note that this study focused on the welfare of the dogs, specifically their emotional responses, and whether these emotional effects extended beyond the actual training sessions—not on the effectiveness of the training per se.What is meant by the welfare of the dog? The dogs' emotions. not if the dog's behavior will cause them to lose their home or their lives. Action the animals received both a short-term and a long-term assessment. For the short-term assessment, videos were taken of three of their training sessions to look for stress-related behaviors in the dogs, such as cringing, yelping, lip licking, panting, and so forth.Saliva samples were taken to determine stress levels during training. Samples were taken from each dog separately while relaxing at home (to establish a baseline) and from each dog after training sessions.I would have liked to see samples taken before any training started. These measures allowed the investigators to look at the level of cortisol, a hormone in the blood. Most readers will find it unsurprising that the dogs in the aversive training classes showed more frequent stress-related behaviors, particularly panting, yawning, and lip licking. In addition, the dogs subjected to leash jerks, yelling, and other methods of force during their training had significantly increased cortisol levels compared to those with a more positive training experience.Most readers will find it is telling the reader what to think. How about the mixed training classes. Do they fall under “more positive training experiences?” 79 of them were brought back and trained for a new task.They were taught to associate the presence of a bowl on one side of a room with a sausage snack, while if the bowl was located on the other side of the room, it never contained the treat.The researchers varied the placement of the bowl to ambiguous locations to see how quickly the dogs would approach, looking for the treat.This test is believed to measure optimism or pessimism on the part of the dog since a higher speed in the running to the bowl is interpreted to mean that the dog is anticipating a reward, whereas a slower speed signifies that the dog is more doubtful and has a more negative attitude toward the situation.Did the dogs tell you what their movement meant to them? Is the slower movement possibly indicating impulse control, discernment, or thought?  Many people might find it surprising that a month after training classes, there were still effects associated with the training methods.I hope not. There should be effects month after or the training was not effective. If a dog could not control itself around sausage before training, could during training, but could not a few months after training, what is the purpose of training? It seems as though a negative emotional pallor has descended upon the dogs who received the aversive and force-based training compared to their compatriots who received positive training. Those aversively trained dogs simply are not expecting anything good to come due to their behaviors and choices.Seems to who? How does the author know what the dogs are expecting? I do not see the speed at which a dog approaches food to indicate their expectations. Result "Our study points out that the [psychological] welfare of companion dogs trained with aversive-based methods appears to be at risk."Commentary/pushbackWhat is discipline-based dog training?I think it is important to define “discipline.” Because sometimes people get lazy with their word selection. According to Merriam-webster dictionary. control gained by enforcing obedience or orderOrderly or prescribed conduct, or pattern of behaviorSELF-CONTROLPUNISHMENTtraining that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character.a field of study,a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activityMaybe I am wrong, but I think the meaning of the word discipline aligns with any dog training style. In my experience, a small group of extremists in the dog training world has controversy in their own minds and circles. The “controversy” does not go beyond that small but loud minority. The tests did not take into account the natural disposition of the dog and its stress levels prior to the start of the dog's training.Notice that the author change the terms from “discipline-based training to force-based training. What is force-based training, and who is practicing that in 2023?I have trained dogs professionally for a while. I have heard Konrad Most before, but he does not greatly influence modern dog trainers. I have not met a dog trainer who talks about his training as an influence on their training. War dogs and police dogs have very stressful jobs. So do soldiers. We can expect some stress in training those dogs, and stress is not a negative. What does “well-studied” mean when referring to the use of aversives in dog/animal training? I know that there are studies that prove that aversives are effective in the training of animals, including human beings. Positive training? Positive training is a weird term. The Article refers to positive reinforcement training, but it calls it positive training. I have never seen anyone practice PR with our also practicing Negative punishment. Let's talk about that a bit. Key concepts of operant conditioningIn dog training classes, the punishing or confrontational techniques typically used to control dogs can include sharp leash corrections meant to cause discomfort, slapping the dog, applying physical force to pressure a dog into a submissive position, shouting, threatening stares, use of water sprays, grabbing the dog by the scruff of the neck, or physically yanking at the dog to force it into the desired position. I do not believe people are using punishment to teach dogs new commands. Punishment is always used to stop unwanted behavior. While reinforcement is always used to get a behavior to happen more frequently.Who thinks canine misbehavior is rooted in the dog's attempts to express social dominance? I think that most misbehavior is caused by basic misunderstands between the species. It is not personal. What does it mean to be an “alpha/pack leader?” How does one establish themselves as a leader in the family? Provide and Control resources.Control the timing of events. Control of the environment. The title of the article is, Does it Matter Whether Dog Training is Positive or Aversive? I don't think the article provides a satisfactory answer to the question. The author is concerned with the emotional well-being of the animal. Closing Where you can find us at https://www.facebook.com/peopleswolfpodhttps://www.instagram.com/thepeopleswolfpodcast/peopleswolfpod@gmail.comMusic Produced by: WaresdannyIG: @waresdanny, Website: https://waresdanny.bandzoogle.com/home

Some say humans learns best through story, and when you look at the history of dogs in folklore, you see plenty of evidence. One story about one single dog can influence the way humans feel about dogs – or that type of dog – for years, decades, centuries, even millenia. For thousands of years, seeing seeing a black dog was a good sign, a helpful warning from the spiritual world … or something quite sinister. Author D.S. Nelson calls forth some ancient stories so we moderns can see just how far we've come. Or have we? Dr. Stanley Coren pitches in with a thoroughly contemporary tale of a vicar's wife who saw a ghostly dog figure and attributed a death to it. New folklore tales like this have impact on the daily life of millions of black dogs. Superstitious human folk are not lost to the mists of time, as folklorist Mark Norman reminds us. Of course, some folklore is positive, like the guardian dogs you find in tales throughout the centuries, and even in contemporary literature. Why, even Disney's eternally popular Lady & The Tramp is based on a folk tale about a loyal Welsh hound. Folklorist Ceallaigh MacCath-Moran weighs in with insight about how folklore is created every day in unusual ways. For example, every episode of Dog Edition creates lore … so listen today, and every week, to find out what tall tails future humans will tell. Episode Links Folklore & Fiction podcast and website by Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran Stories From Lore podcast by DS Nelson Dawn Nelson website (aka DD Storyteller) What Do Dogs Know by Dr. Stanley Coren Gods, ghosts, and black dogs by Stanley Coren The Folklore Podcast with Mark Norman Dog Edition Episode #70: Why Are Dogs So Loyal? This episode is sponsored in part by EverPup and BarkBox. About Ceallaigh MacCath-Morran Ceallaigh MacCath-Morran is a PhD candidate in the folklore department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is a published writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and recently worked with the Odyssey Theater in Ottawa to write a folklore radio play. You can find out more information at https://theotherpath.ca/ Other Guests DS Nelson (aka Dawn Nelson) is an author, storyteller and host of the Stories From Lore podcast Mark Norman is a folklore researcher and author of Black Dog Folklore. He also hosts The Folklore Podcast. Mark is currently working on a book which explores the connection between folklore and Scooby Doo! Dr Stanley Coren is Professor Emiritus from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He is the author of several books including Gods, Ghosts & Black Dogs Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Black Dogs 6:32 Black Dog Syndrome 13:52 Dogs as Guardians-Cerberus 18:29 The Loyal Hound-Gelert The Choking Doberman 23:59 What is Folklore? About Dog Podcast Network (DPN)  Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows: The Long Leash where we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show Dog Cancer Answers which offers vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions about dog cancer Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what a dog means when it wags its tail – it means they're happy, right? Well, maybe not according to leading animal psychologists who analyse what a dog may be or may not be feeling. There may be more of a tale in the movements of a dog's tail than most of us think.我们都知道狗摇尾巴意味着什么——这意味着它们很高兴，对吧？好吧，也许不是根据分析狗可能是或可能不是感觉的主要动物心理学家的说法。狗尾巴的运动可能比我们大多数人想象的更多。Most of us agree that it would probably make life whole lot easier and fun if dogs could actually converse rather than bark with us, but sadly they have not yet evolved to develop that skill. There are some obvious signs of what your pooch is thinking. For example, growling could show aggression, scratching at the door could mean a call of nature, and rolling on their backs could show submission.我们大多数人都同意，如果狗真的可以和我们交谈而不是吠叫，它可能会让生活变得更加轻松和有趣，但遗憾的是它们还没有进化到发展这种技能。有一些明显的迹象表明你的狗在想什么。例如，咆哮可能表示攻击性，抓门可能意味着自然的呼唤，而在他们的背上滚动可能表示屈服。However, in the opinions of experts like Stanley Coren, professor of psychology at the University of British Colombia, your canine companion may be trying to tell you much more with the movements and position of their tails. For example, a broad wag is a friendly sign and can mean that the dog is pleased.然而，在不列颠哥伦比亚大学心理学教授 Stanley Coren 等专家的意见中，您的犬类伴侣可能试图通过尾巴的运动和位置告诉您更多信息。例如，大摇摆是一个友好的标志，可能意味着狗很高兴。If you see the tail drooping,it may be a sign that the animal is in a state of stress and anxiety. That's according to Josie F. Turner, a journalist specialised in animal welfare. This is especially obvious if there are whines coming from them, or they are trying to hide. It may be time to get them on the leash and take them for that precious ‘w-word' – walkies. Most dog owners know never to say that word in the vicinity of their four-legged friend, or they will get overly excited forcing you to take them out.如果你看到尾巴下垂，这可能表明动物处于压力和焦虑状态。这是专门研究动物福利的记者乔西·特纳 (Josie F. Turner) 所说的。如果他们发出抱怨，或者他们试图隐藏，这一点尤其明显。或许是时候让他们系好安全带，把他们带到那个珍贵的“w-word”——随身听了。大多数狗主人都知道永远不要在他们的四足朋友附近说这个词，否则他们会过度兴奋，迫使你把它们带出去。A horizontal tail with slight movements may be a sign that your canine is nervous or uncomfortable. And the more ample the movements, the more nervous your pooch may be. Finally, an erect tail accompanied by a swagger in the hips and lots of movement is a sign that your dog is as happy as can be – and very alert. However, if the tail is straight up in the air with no movement, it could be a sign that your dog is alert and trying to exert dominance.带有轻微运动的水平尾巴可能表明您的犬科动物紧张或不舒服。而且动作越充分，你的狗可能越紧张。最后，一条直立的尾巴伴随着臀部的招摇和大量的运动，这表明你的狗已经尽可能快乐了——而且非常警觉。但是，如果尾巴笔直地悬在空中，没有任何动作，这可能表明您的狗很警觉并试图发挥支配地位。So, the next time you're greeted by a dog, make sure to have a look and see what their tail is doing. In their own way, they're trying to tell you if they're sad, nervous or happy. Many of us would like to know exactly what they're thinking. Maybe we should just be grateful their tails are wagging and they're not plotting our demise.所以，下次你被狗打招呼时，一定要看看它们的尾巴在做什么。他们以自己的方式试图告诉你他们是悲伤、紧张还是快乐。我们中的许多人都想确切地知道他们在想什么。也许我们应该感谢他们的尾巴在摇摆，他们没有在策划我们的死亡。词汇表wag 摆动converse 对话，和……交谈bark 狗叫evolve 进化pooch 狗growl （狗）发出低沉的吼叫scratch （动物）用爪子抓call of nature 上厕所submission 屈服，顺从canine companion 狗狗伙伴droop 下垂whine 发出哀叫walkies （唤狗用语）该去散步了four-legged friend 四条腿的朋友，狗horizontal 水平的ample 大量的erect 竖直的swagger 大摇大摆

Is your dog trying to tell you something? Did you know that a dog's ears do more than hear and that they can smile? A dog's body language is one of the key ways that they communicate with you and other dogs .In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser will share some key tips on how to understand your dog's body language and what they may be trying to tell you. In this episode, Corey and Diane cover:How your dog's body language provides you with valuable information.Reading your dog's eyes – what clues they hold to what your dog is feeling.What else a dog's ears do other than just hear.How arousal in your dog can be used to describe a positive or negative emotion.Cues from a dog's mouth – including the sometimes misunderstood, growl.What a dog's smile can tell you.Why a wagging tail doesn't always mean a happy dog.How your dog releases stress - the shake-off.What your dog does to tell you that they want to play, and when they want to stop!The “zoomies”! What are they and why is your dog doing that?ResourcesHow to Read Your Dog's Body Language - Modern Dog Magazine, by Dr. Stanley Coren, that has visuals >> https://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/how-read-your-dogs-body-language/415American Kennel Club article on the "zoomies" >> https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-are-zoomies/Muttz with Mannerz™ blog post on Understanding Your Dog's Body Language >> https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/blog/understanding-your-dogs-body-languageYour Hosts:Corey McCusker, Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019.  She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley (Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred (Maltese), Charlie (Morkie), and Cleo (Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz. Diane Purser, Canine EducatorDiane has had a lifelong love of animals and knew at some point she would enter the world of Animal Welfare, specifically around Companion Animals. After a long career, Diane was able to leave the corporate world in 2004 and decided to immerse herself in dogs, animal welfare, and humane education. Her experience both corporately and personally allowed her to bring extensive knowledge in marketing, education, fundraising, and event coordination to her new career.Over the last 15+ years, Diane has held positions in Community Education with the OSPCA, St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program as a Dog Handler and Evaluator, plus various roles (including Board member) with Pugalug Pug Rescue. Diane's passion for education has been fueled by her extensive involvement with the OSPCA Youth and Pets Program, Pet Ownership Responsibility, and collaboration with St John Ambulance Therapy Dog Bite Prevention Program. Her mission is to help future, current, and new dog owners have loving and fulfilling lifelong relationships with their dogs.Diane's skills are a perfect match for Muttz with Mannerz™. She collaborates with Corey on delivering educational seminars and support to pet parents and the community. Her goal is to find dogs their forever homes and keep them there, ultimately lowering the number of unwanted dogs entering shelters and rescues.Diane is very fortunate to share her life with her supportive husband, Keith, and son, Kyle, who both share her passion and concern for the wellbeing of animals. Their home has been graced with 5 wonderful dogs:  Mikki, Maggie & Neeko (pugs), Teeny (Yorkie-x), and Tippy (Pom-x) and now includes two senior Yorkies, Lola and Fred who were a bonded pair and needed to be adopted together.Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey's Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.comJoin Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here  >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle

 Gua, Gua, Gua ¿Cuáles son los pasos para poder construir un parque canino?  ¿Por qué son importantes este tipo de parques dentro de los usos del espacio público?  Hoy vamos a tocar un tema que estadísticamente puede ser interesante para un gran número de personas; y es que todos los seres humanos que hemos tenido o tenemos a una mascota en casa, en este caso hablaremos de los perros, estamos enamorados de la idea de compartir nuestras vidas con estos animales.  Los parques caninos, dentro de los diferentes tipos de parques de contenido y programación de los espacios públicos, son elementos relativamente nuevos en nuestras ciudades, pero no por ello es que debemos dejar de prestarles atención o de entender su rol fundamental en la vida pública de los ciudadanos.  Antecedentes y Justificación  Quiero comentarte que todo el material de este podcast es contenido que ha venido siendo desarrollado desde hace más de 8 años por Roberto Romahn, a quién agradezco mucho nos haya compartido parte de su investigación y de manera muy generosa en las notas de este podcast, la liga para desear su libro, Planeación, Diseño y Operación de un Parque Canino Autosostenible. Lo puedes descargar sin ningún costo.  Hablemos primero de números y beneficios. Puede que te gusten o no los perros, lo interesante es entender el tamaño del “mercado” y su relación directa con el espacio público.  Hay que empezar diciendo que las mascotas marcan la diferencia en la vida de mucha gente. Está comprobado que los perros ayudan a reducir problemas psicológicos y emocionales en sus dueños, tales como la depresión, el estrés, el dolor y la ansiedad; también son la mejor compañía para mucha gente soltera o de la tercera edad y para los niños, funcionan como un modelo de aprendizaje, responsabilidad, educación y amor por los animales.  Los perros son vistos por mucha gente como sus mejores amigos, acompañantes y hasta como hijos, y llegan a formar parte integral en las familias de todo el mundo.  Stanley Coren, profesor en psicología e investigador neuropsicológico, es uno de los expertos caninos internacionales más respetados ante la Sociedad Mundial para la Protección de Animales. En el año 2012, Coren publicó un estudio, analizando sesenta y ocho países, y determinando que en ese tiempo había entre quinientos a quinientos veinticinco millones de perros en el planeta. Hoy se estima que hay más de 900 millones.  En México, un estudio realizado por Consulta Mitofsky en el año 2014, arrojó que el 55% de los hogares mexicanos tienen al menos una mascota, y que de estos hogares, el 87% tienen perro. Bajo este supuesto podemos pensar que en México existen cerca de 19 millones de perros con dueño, esto sin contar por lo menos otro tanto igual de perros en situación de calle.  Ahora bien, existe una disminución de la tasa de natalidad general y un crecimiento de las “familias unipersonales”, estos son factores que provocan que las mascotas se integren cada vez más como los miembros de la familia y compañeros de personas solas, situación que hace que el mercado siga en crecimiento. Hay que decir que en la actualidad muchas parejas jóvenes prefieren adoptar perros o gatos antes de pensar en tener hijos.  Todos estos indicadores nos muestran la necesidad latente en América Latina de espacios dignos diseñados especialmente para los perros. Nuestras ciudades tienen más infraestructura en plazas y centros comerciales, edificios de negocios, desarrollos residenciales, gasolineras y estacionamientos, pero menos espacios públicos, menos áreas verdes y menos lugares a donde llevar a nuestros amigos peludos.  Tipos de Parques  El concepto “OFF-LEASH” o Parque Canino “Sin Correa” En años recientes, sobre todo en los Estados Unidos, el concepto “Off-leash”, se ha vuelto la manera en la que los grandes parques, destinan un espacio considerable de terreno (de media hectárea a 2...

Deborah Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the pandemic puppies and so many people adopting dogs; ‘Will these dogs get dumped later?' Dr. Coren explains the stats and studies on animals helping people during rough times like this pandemic plus they discuss dog fears and human fears and how both humans and dogs can learn to overcome fears , and for humans how to overcome the fear of dogs. Desensitization methods for overcoming fear of water, stairs and trains is spelled out for owners with dogs who are timid or afraid. EPISODE NOTES: Overcoming Fears

Tym razem porozmawiamy o tym- czy psy mają zdolność postrzegania postrzegania pozazmysłowego- jak wyczuwają nadchodzące kataklizmy- jak Stanley Coren przekonał się o tym, że psy posiadają "zmysł sejsmiczny"- skąd psy wiedzą, że zaraz wracamy do domu;- czy można porozumiewać się z psami na odległość i pomóc im wrócić do domu;- dlaczego często trzymam walizkę w przedpokoju, mimo że od dawna nigdzie nie wyjeżdżam;- z jakiego powodu musiałam częściej robić w domu generalne porządkioraz o wielu innych arcyciekawych tajemniczych zagadnieniach ze świata psów.

Deborah describes a rescue dog staying at camp good dog who needs his forever home. He's a 2 year old Great Pyrenees who is great with horses, goats, chickens, cats, kids. He is looking for a family to love and maybe some farm animals to keep safe. Dr. Stanley Coren describes which types of dogs to get (and not get) for kids at different ages and also which types of dogs suit older people as they age. Deborah asks about ‘wired in' breed features like barking, and cuddling, And Dr. Coren breaks down the different breeds and lists exactly which type of dog he recommends for which type of people and what aged kids. They also give tips on how to tell which breeds you are looking at when you look at a mutt or a dog of mixed breeds and thinking of adoption. Plus he shares a couple of tricks for picking the right puppy or dog including a super easy CANINE SOCIABILITY TEST you can do anywhere. EPISODE NOTES: Is There A Right Age Or Wrong Age To Get A Dog?

You know your pet loves food but have you ever wondered what they actually can taste compared to you? I’ll explain the similarities and differences between your taste buds and dogs and cats. Did you know that there is a fifth identified taste detector on your tongue that you share with your pets?  Find out what it is. Talking about dogs biting people is a disturbing issue.  Contrary to what many people think and you may have experienced, there are very specific reasons that dogs bite and attack people. Dog aggression expert, Bryan Bailey, author of the book, “The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us And How to Prevent It” will explain how dogs have retained the survival strategies of wolves, the subtle signs that dogs give that an attack is coming and how you can prevent dog bites and attacks. Resources for this Episode. Source for the story about pet’s taste buds - How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren. First Aid Tip about your dog and anti-freeze.  Blog article for episode 83 – www.raisingyourpaws.com. Bryan Bailey’s Website. Bryan Bailey’s “Taming the Wild” Training and Boarding Company. Amazon link to order The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It.

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with Beth Adelman, Stanley Coren, PhD, Blake Rashad and Shelly Rankin, DVM, about top news stories of 2020.

You may not feel that your skeleton does very much. But without it you’d be a limp bag of protoplasm, unable to move.  And while you may regard bones as rigid and inert, they are living tissue.  Bones are also time capsules, preserving much of your personal history. Find out how evolutionary biologists, forensic anthropologists, and even radiation scientists read them. And why won’t your dog stop gnawing on that bone? Guests:  Brian Switek – Pen name of Riley Black, Author of “Skeleton Keys: the Secret Life of Bone.”  Ann Ross – Forensic anthropologist at North Carolina State University.  Her lab is the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Stanley Coren – Professor emeritus of psychology at the University of British Columbia, and author of many books about canine behavior including, “Why Does My Dog Act That Way?” Doug Brugge – Professor and chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine  

By 1914 Frank Lloyd Wright had become one of America's most influential architects. But that August a violent tragedy unfolded at his Midwestern residence and studio. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the shocking attack of Julian Carlton, which has been called "the most horrific single act of mass murder in Wisconsin history." We'll also admire some helpful dogs and puzzle over some freezing heat. Intro: In 1992 by Celess Antoine patented an umbrella for dogs. Ignaz Moscheles' piano piece "The Way of the World" reads the same upside down. Sources for our feature on the Taliesin killings: William R. Drennan, Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders, 2007. Ron McCrea, Building Taliesin: Frank Lloyd Wright's Home of Love and Loss, 2013. Paul Hendrickson, Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright, 2019. Meryle Secrest, Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography, 1998. Anthony Alofsin, "Loving Frank; Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders," Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians 69:3 (September 2010), 450-451. Christopher Benfey, "Burning Down the House," Harper's Magazine 339:2035 (December 2019), 88-94. Naomi Uechi, "Evolving Transcendentalism: Thoreauvian Simplicity in Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Contemporary Ecological Architecture," Concord Saunterer 17 (2009), 73-98. Jonathan Morrison, "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Giant Talent With Shaky Foundations," Times, Jan. 4, 2020, 16. Michael Prodger, "Plagued By Fire by Paul Hendrickson -- Frank Lloyd Wright, a Life of Disaster and Disarray," Guardian, Nov. 22, 2019, 14. Philip Kennicott, "He Burned Frank Lloyd Wright's House and Killed His Mistress -- But Why?", Washington Post, Nov. 22, 2019. "Monumental Achievements: Frank Lloyd Wright, an American Great Whose Life Was as Colourful as His Buildings Were Breathtaking," Sunday Times, Oct. 20, 2019, 32. John Glassie, "What Kept Wright From Running Dry?", Washington Post, Oct. 6, 2019, E.12. Ron Hogan, "The Tragic Story of Guggenheim Architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Secret Love Nest," New York Post, Oct. 5, 2019. Leanne Shapton and Niklas Maak, "The House That Love Built -- Before It Was Gone," New York Times, July 4, 2016. Ron McCrea, "August, 1914: Small-Town Wisconsin Rises to the Occasion of the Taliesin Mass Murder," [Madison, Wis.] Capital Times, Aug. 14, 2014. Mara Bovsun, "Cook Massacres Seven at Wisconsin Home Frank Lloyd Wright Built for His Mistress," New York Daily News, Jan. 25, 2014. Patricia Wolff, "Tranquil Taliesin Harbors Tragic Tale," Oshkosh [Wis.] Northwestern, June 26, 2011, A.1. Ron McCrea, "Taliesin's Postcard Memories Rare Photos Reveal Scenes From Frank Lloyd Wright's Pre-Fire Dwellings," Madison [Wis.] Capital Times, March 23, 2011, 9. Marcus Field, "Architect of Desire," Independent on Sunday, March 8, 2009, 14. Robert Campbell, "House Proud: Paying Homage to Frank Lloyd Wright's Home, Taliesin East," Boston Globe, Dec. 13, 1992, 17. Image: The Taliesin courtyard after the attack and fire. Frank Lloyd Wright is at left. Listener mail: "Just Nuisance," Simonstown.com (accessed Sept. 25, 2020). Kirsten Jacobs, "The Legendary Tale of Just Nuisance," Cape Town Etc, Jan. 28, 2020. The Kitchen Sisters, "Turnspit Dogs: The Rise and Fall of the Vernepator Cur," NPR, May 13, 2014. Natalie Zarrelli, "The Best Kitchen Gadget of the 1600s Was a Small, Short-Legged Dog," Atlas Obscura, Jan. 11, 2017. "Sewing Machine Worked by a Dog," Futility Closet, Oct. 16, 2011. "Turnspit Dogs," Futility Closet, Nov. 10, 2006. Wikipedia, "Newfoundland (dog)," accessed Sept. 24, 2020. Stanley Coren, "The Dogs of Napoleon Bonaparte," Psychology Today, March 8, 2018. "Beach Rescue Dog Alerts Swimmer," BBC News, 23 August 2007. Adam Rivera, David Miller, Phoebe Natanson, and Andrea Miller, "Dogs Train Year-Round to Save Lives in the Italian Waters," ABC News, April 2, 2018. Tom Kington, "Italy's Lifesaving Dogs Swim Towards Foreign Shores," Times, March 10, 2020, 31. "Italy's Canine Lifeguards," NDTV, Aug. 23, 2010 (contains several photos). Anna Gragert, "Newfoundland Dogs Help the Italian Coast Guard Save Lives," My Modern Met, Aug. 5, 2015 (contains several photos). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Garth Payne, who sent this corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Last week, Annie looked a bit at the career of Dr. Stanley Coren, a writer who recently penned a Psychology Today article suggesting that one way to silence a barking dog is to clamp down on the dog's nose with your hand, like a mother wolf might do to try to silence a wolf pup. Ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff, who is a columnist for Psychology Today, penned a response saying that we need to consider the causes of dog behaviors we don't like, acknowledge that they're engaging in behaviors that might be appropriate in a different environment, and then work at changing those behaviors with techniques that don't require that we attempt to school dogs as if we were one of them. Annie has a conversation with Dr. Bekoff, who discusses the Psychology Today article and explains why an ethological approach can shed so much light on the dogs who live in our homes, and beyond. Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do by Dr. Marc Bekoff https://amzn.to/2YssUxK Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Dog The Best Life Possible by Dr. Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce https://amzn.to/3j8L2ow A Quick Fix for a Barking Dog by Dr. Stanley Coren (Version edited post-publication) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202008/quick-fix-barking-dog Original version of article can be found here. https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/a-quick-fix-for-a-barking-dog-home-health-choices/ Do Dogs Bark Unnecessarily or Excessively? by Dr. Marc Bekoff https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202008/do-dogs-bark-unnecessarily-or-excessively The Herlihy Boy Dog Sitting Service (Saturday Night Live, 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq7DbWsjX6A --- Partial Transcript: Annie: Hey there. So last week I talked about the dog writer, Stanley Coren. He had a piece in Psychology Today where he basically suggested that the best way to get a dog to stop barking was to clamp down on the dog’s muzzle with your hand and say the word “quiet” to the dog, a method that he says mimics how a mother dog might quiet her pup. And in response to this article, Dr. Marc Bekoff wrote a really thoughtful essay saying, you know what, maybe we should be instead thinking about what's causing a dog to bark and see the situation from a dog's point of view, as best we can. And to acknowledge that they're basically captives in our world and we're asking them to live by our rules. And that most likely don't think about us as fellow dogs. So we probably don't need to be communicating to them as if we were dominant wolves in their pack. Anyway, it was a beautifully written response. So I reached out to Dr. Bekoff and I'm happy to share with you this conversation, which touches a little bit on Stanley Coren's article, but also went in some other interesting directions. I hope that you enjoy this episode. Full Transcript available at SchoolfortheDogs.com/Podcasts

Looking for misguided information about dog training? Look no further than Psychology Today, which is publishing new articles that are offering outdated and possibly dangerous information. In this episode, Annie surveys the work of Dr. Stanley Coren, who recently suggested to the publication's readers that they should mimic wolves and clamp down on a dog's muzzle to stop barking. She reads from some of Dr. Coren's books on dogs from the early 1990s and also shares a comedy clip from the early 1990s on the topic of reading dog minds. Next week: An interview with Dr. Marc Bekoff.  Take Annie's free Master Class! http://anniegrossman.com/masterclass My Dog's Smarter Than Your Dog, by Sarah Boxer (NY Times Book Review, 1994) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/05/books/my-dog-s-smarter-than-your-dog.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss/ Why Does a Reward During Training Change a Dog's Behavior? by Dr. Stanley Coren https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202008/why-does-reward-during-training-change-dogs-behavior A Quick Fix for a Barking Dog by Dr. Stanley Coren (Version edited post-publication) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202008/quick-fix-barking-dog Original version of article can be found here.  https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/a-quick-fix-for-a-barking-dog-home-health-choices/ Do Dogs Bark Unnecessarily or Excessively? by Dr. Marc Bekoff https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202008/do-dogs-bark-unnecessarily-or-excessively Punishment as defined by Psychology Today  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/punishment Conan O'Brien 1993 clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FFyNyfOqQQ

Blacklisted Breeds By Insurance Companies Dr. Stanley Coren is back! This time he's toting his research about the breeds of dogs that are being blacklisted by homeowners and liability insurance. Allstate claims one third of their claims last year included a dog. Listen Now Thriller Author Hero of the Week Author Stan Yocum is the Hero Person this week because he spends countless hours training & fostering service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. After bonding with these awesome animals for 18-months, Stan must say "goodbye" when they go to their forever home. Listen Now More Companies Offer Pet Insurance Health insurance is an important benefit at work, now one in every three Fortune 500 companies is offering Pet insurance. Those companies include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Delta Airlines, Microsoft, T-Mobile and UPS. Some of the companies even pay 100-percent of their employee's pet insurance premiums. Listen Now Laser Pointers Can Cause Psychological Problems Most dogs and cats love to chase laser pointers, but they could have some unintended consequences on your pet's psyche. Dr. Nicholas Dodman says that if you use a laser pointer too often, your dog can get so obsessed with chasing the light that they develop behavior problems. Never getting to the point of actually catching the 'prey' can drive a dog slightly nuts. Listen Now New Pet Mixers To Meet Your Mate If you're single and ready to mingle, you can attend one of the pet-friendly mixers being hosted by Petsmart Charities and Match-dot-com. They're being held all over the country this summer. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Have you ever seen your cat get itself into a dangerous physical situation, that you’re sure is going to kill it, but somehow, they make it out okay? There is the myth that cats have 9 lives, because what else explains the perilous things they do, like leaping madly into the air or falling hundreds of feet and still live to meow again. The obvious conclusion is that they must have more than one life to live. (Just kidding.)  In this episode, I’ll delve into what it is about cats that has resulted in the worldwide saying that “cats have multiple lives.”   Have you recently adopted a dog or are thinking about it? Bringing home this new companion is very exciting and fun, yet also, especially if this is your first time adopting a pet, can be challenging as you get used to one another and the dog learns the rules of the home.  My guest, Steve Frost, lead behavioral trainer with “A Sound Beginning,” a dog training program created specifically for the newly adopted dog, talks about what to do to minimize the stress the canine may feel transitioning to their new home and how to build a good relationship of trust for you and your dog as well as the pets already residing in the home.   Do you have a terrier or know someone who does? Notice they bark a lot?  It is not a casual happenstance that a Westie or Yorkshire may  make a lot more noise than some other breeds. Why do they tend to yap so much? This has not always been the case. The breed originally did not bark as much as it generally does today. I’ll tell you their story.   Additional Resources for the Show. A Sound Beginning Website. How to order the book with the music CD, “Adopting a Dog? Start off right with A Sound Beginning” by Julie Dorsey-Oskerka, Patricia Rattray and Rebecca Cann. A Sound Beginning’s phone number - 630-776-8197 Resource for the story about why Terriers bark so much – “How to Speak Dog” by Stanley Coren.

  Do you get annoyed at times when your dog is whining? Making you feel uncomfortable is one of the purposes of this high-pitched vocalization. I know that sounds crazy but once you know more about the mechanics and reasons dog’s whine, you’ll understand and respect the sound more. When out walking your dog on its leash, are there times your dog starts acting very upset - barking and lunging - when it sees or encounters an unfamiliar dog? This behavior can be triggered by the very fact that your dog is attached to a leash. What is leash reactivity and what can be done to help a dog that is experiencing this? Find out, in part 2 of my conversation with dog trainer, Emily Stoddard, the owner of the Canine Sports Dog Training in Chicago, Illinois. Finally, in this feline behavior fun facts feature, hear the answers to why cats roll over in front of you and how cats kiss each other.   Additional Resources for the Show. Source for the story about dog’s whines – “How to Speak Dog” by Stanley Coren. Canine Dog Sports Training Company. Emily Stoddard’s Website. Canine Dog Sports Training on Facebook. Source for the story about cat behaviors – “How to Speak Cat” by Aline Alexander Newman and Gary Weitzman. D.V.M.    

Instructions To Make Your Dog Laugh Dr. Stanley Coren is back on Animal Radio to give us specific and detailed instructions on how to make our dog laugh. Don't be a skeptic until you've heard about the research. Some breeds are more likely to laugh than others. Dr. Coren will share the science behind dog laughter and other body signs. Listen Now Hong Kong Tightens Animal Laws Too much government oversight or good laws for pet welfare? Either way, new changes are coming to Hong Kong for pet owners and businesses that deal with animals. People there could soon be punished failing to take care of their animals if they don't walk their dogs, take sick pets to the vet or have them vaccinated, under a plan to tighten Hong Kong's animal protection laws. Listen Now Making Happier and Healthier Pets San Diego Humane Society's Top Dog Dr. Gary Weitzman helps animal lovers find the answers to common questions, curiosities, and perplexing puzzles. He'll focus on how veterinarians have changed the way they think about vaccines. Listen Now Puppy Mill Pet Shops Under Fire Animal Kingdom Pet Shop, which has a small chain of stores in Central California, is facing yet another lawsuit. This one is from a woman who bought a Golden-Doodle from one of the stores for $2,100. She claims that soon after she got her new pet, it started having major medical issues, including bilateral hip dysplasia. Her medical costs have totaled more than $17,000. The pet store has reimbursed her for only $2,900, so she is taking the owners to court, asking for $10,000 in damages. The pet store is also facing a lawsuit filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and another organization alleging involvement in a "puppy laundering scheme." Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Oggi parliamo di linguaggio del cane e dell’ESPERANTO EVOLUTIVO.Sai cos’è?Non ti resta che guardare.Buona visione.PER CHI FOSSE INTERESSATO AL LIBRO DI STANLEY CORENCapire il linguaggio dei cani di Stanley Coren https://amzn.to/38gMKzq

Deb Wolfe summarizes the essential facts about pets and Corona Covid 19 and asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the future after the pandemic. Dr. Coren uses research on human behavior and human history to make intelligent predictions about how humans will socialize post pandemic and how long it will take. Deb Wolfe asks; “Will attitudes toward hand shakes, urban density, crowds, and travel change forever? Will there be good effects like less pollution and less stressful lives or will it all go back to the way it was before the pandemic? Will China close its wet markets? And how long will it take for us as a world to recover and move on?” Dr. Coren states that 28% of North Americans live completely alone, and many of them are either younger or older people. “Will the pandemic isolation make people living alone want to find partners to live with?” 68% live in dense urban settings and in high rises 52% say they don't know their neighbors names. “Will that change? Will people go back to traveling on planes and cruise ships?” Dr. Coren is able to bring facts together from recent events like SARS and historic events like plagues in our human history and combine that information with human psychology studies to predict how our world will look after Corona. To see more of Deb Wolfe and her farm full of animals please go to Deb Wolfe Pet Expert on YouTube or check out Camp Good Dog on Facebook. EPISODE NOTES: The Future for Human Socialization After Corona Covid 19

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren some of the questions she's received like; ‘How can I deflate intense anger, panic and outbursts in my kids or other adults stuck in the same household?' and ‘How can we deal with cabin fever?' and ‘Why are we hoarding toilet paper?' Dr. Coren gives good practical advice and explains why talking to your pets out loud about your troubles actually helps you chemically; your pet is your therapist and always available! He explains how to use interruption and nice offers to diffuse tension and create separations and privacy. Deb asks why we are hoarding toilet paper and asks Dr. Coren to explain the effect of generation on peoples' reactions to fear. Deb provides the latest info from the American Veterinary College press releases and the CDC (Canada Center for Disease Control and Prevention) about pets and keeping your pets and yourselves safe. This show will give you practical helpful tips for home schooling your kids and living better during the pandemic. To see more of Deb Wolfe and her farm full of dogs, cats, and farm critters including baby chicks go to Deb Wolfe - Pet Expert on YouTube or find Camp Good Dog on Facebook. EPISODE NOTES: Strategies for Humans & Pets To Cope With The Corona Covid 19 Social Isolation

If you are wondering if you should spay or neuter your pet, and when to do so, may find this podcast helpful.  Not so many years ago, the consensus opinion was that spaying and neutering pets early was necessary to control pet overpopulation. Evidence also suggested spaying/neutering reduced the risk of various cancers and the development of certain behavioral problems such as aggression and marking. Today, the evidence is less clear. In fact, if you ask five different pet professionals if you should spay or neuter and when to do it, you may get multiple opinions even from the same individual. Before you decide whether to spay or neuter your pet, the best thing you can do is take the responsibility to do some research and to consider the information that is available. Your decision may depend on many factors; species, breed, your individual pet, lifestyle/situation, and even where you live. Did you know that in some countries it is illegal to spay/neuter a pet, or that, in some of those same countries animal shelters and rescues are unnecessary because they do not have homeless pets? As for the health and behavioral pros and cons of spaying and neutering they can go both ways. For this show, which first aired on February 15th, 2020, Kate and Don invited Dr. Christine Calder, a veterinary behaviorist, who also spent fifteen years as a general practice veterinarian, to help us sort through the latest information on spaying and neutering so that you will know what to ask and consider when you discuss whether to spay your pet with their veterinarian. Our podcast page will include links to several articles you may find helpful, but be advised they do not encompass all the information on the risks and benefits of spaying and neutering your pet. Contact Info for Dr. Calder Facility: Midcoast Humane Address: 190 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME Phone: (207) 449-1366 Website: https://midcoasthumane.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Christine-Calder-DVM-DACVB-Veterinary-Behaviorist-104864721012254/   More info on Dr. Calder from the January 2020 issue of Downeast Dog News - https://downeastdognews.villagesoup.com/p/what-is-a-veterinary-behaviorist/1846547 Podcast – Introducing Dr. Christine Calder, Maine’s 1st Veterinary Behaviorist - http://bit.ly/WMw-DrCalderVetBhx   For Reference Reexamining the early spay-neuter paradigm in dogs, dvm360, 2019, Dr. Mike Petty and  Dr. Mark Goldstein, - https://www.dvm360.com/view/reexamining-early-spay-neuter-paradigm-dogs Are There Behavior Changes When Dogs Are Spayed or Neutered?, Stanley Coren, PhD., DSc, FRSC, Canine Corner, Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201702/are-there-behavior-changes-when-dogs-are-spayed-or-neutered Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs, Laura J. Sanborn, M.S., dogs naturally blog, - https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/long-term-health-risks-benefits-spay-neuter-dogs/ Behavioral and Physical Effects of Spaying and Neutering Domestic Dogs (Canis familiaris), Summary of findings detailed in a Masters thesis submitted to and accepted by Hunter College by Parvene Farhoody in May 2010. - http://www.naiaonline.org/uploads/WhitePapers/SNBehaviorFarhoodyZink.pdf  

Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement which do you chose? After you listen to this Pawcast, you'll know which is the right method to choose. Learn the scientific backing behind choosing Positive Reinforcement through two articles written by Dr. Stanley Coren. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waggingwoofies/message

Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with the Director of Public Relations at AAA, Jeanette Casselano, about holiday travel with pets; Dr. Stanley Coren about how to tactfully handle your family when dealing with your pet; and Texas A&M veterinarian, Dr. Christine Rutter, about the dangers that the cold weather can pose to your dog.

Wally Conron invented the labradoodle, one of the world's most popular dogs. He now considers the breed his "life's regret". Conron spoke about the creation of the labradoodle while appearing on the Australian Broadcasting Program (ABC)'s podcast Sum of All Parts. The topic of overbreeding and designer dogs is unfortunately a familiar one to our next guest. Dr. Stanley Coren is a professor emeritus of psychology at UBC, and the author of many books about dogs, including ‘How To Speak Dog'.  Dr. Coren wrote about this topic in 2014. Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren  Professor Emeritus of Psychology at UBC 

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This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk to Petfinder's Jessica Arnold about less adoptable pets; Zen Dog's Matt Beisner about his new Nat Geo TV show, “ Dog: Impossible”; and Psychology Today's Stanley Coren, PhD, about anthropomorphizing of our furry friends.

Following the July 9-11 Council of the Federation Premiers meetings in Saskatoon, the Premiers as a group sent a letter to all federal political party leaders outlining priorities for Canada and expect a reply before October 21. Jeffrey Epstein arrested and charged in New York state with sexual abuse an trafficking of minors.  His privately owned Caribbean Little Saint James island has been dubbed "pedophile island" by residents of St. Thomas.  Epstein's private  Boeing 737 is known as the Lolita Express. Bill Clinton flew on the plane with Epstein and witnesses state was seen on Little Saint James island. Today in the U.S. individuals illegally in the United States and ordered deported by the courts will begin to be arrested and readied for deportation by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents. Politically controversial, but what are American people saying? When your dog or dogs have died when is it time to bring a new dog into your life? Listener emails asking this question and inquiring if I've done this yet after losing both my dogs in a 3 week period recently. And, Dr. Stanley Coren takes your calls. - Guests: Scott Moe. Premier of Saskatchewan. As host of the conference Premier Moe signed the letter sent to federal party leaders. Dr. Wanda Polzin, clinical director at Little Warriors, a national charitable organization based in Edmonton and dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. John Zogby. Founder of The Zogby Poll and op ed writer for major U.S. publications and opinion guest on national television. Books:  The Way We'll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream ... and ... We are Many, We are One: Neo-Tribes and the Tribal Analytics in 21st Century America. Dr. Stanley Coren. Psychologist. UBC. Internationally known  dog behaviour expert and best-selling author about dogs like "Why We Love the Dogs We Do" and "Born to Bark."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calgary business owners rally as city council tackles the property tax mess Guest: Kelly Doody, founder & owners – The Social School   The Liberals want to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021 Guest: Tristin Hopper, Edmonton-based National Post contributor   “A Stranded Nation” – a new documentary on the Canadian oil and gas sector Guest: Heidi McKillop, Director and Producer of A Stranded Nation   C.D. Howe Institute on the cost and feasibility of universal pharmacare Guest: Rosalie Wyonch, policy analyst, C.D. Howe Institute   Why a dog's stress might be mirroring its owner's stress Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, dog behavior expert / Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia

Do you get embarrassed when you meet a new dog and the first thing they want to do is bury their nose in your crotch? Why do they have to do that? In this episode, I’ll tell you what the dog is doing - and it’s no different than what they do with other dogs – they’re simply finding out information about you -  but not in the way you probably think. Whoever hears about cat trainers?  – And the common belief is that cats can’t be trained. But it’s not true. They can - and the benefits for an owner’s sanity and the cat’s welfare are plenty. Feline behavior specialist,  Sarah Ellis, from International Cat Care, and co-author of the book, The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat, talks about why and how to train cats. Find out what to do so that your cat likes its carrier and how to make going to the vet easier. When you’ve had too much to drink and wake up with a hangover, someone may suggest the “hair of the dog” – meaning take another drink! How did dog hair get associated with curing a hangover?    I’ll explain where this expression comes from. Please rate and review the podcast. It really helps!  Easy links to iTunes and Stitcher at: www.raisingyourpaws.com. Resources for the Episode: Source for the Story about dog’s investigating our bodies. “How Dogs Think” by Stanley Coren. International Cat Care Website. Dr. Sarah Ellis, Facebook page. How to order “The Trainable Cat.” By John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis. Source for story about the expression, “hair of the dog, “A Fine Kettle of Fish and 150 other Animal Expressions”. By Michael Macrone.  

Instructions To Make Your Dog Laugh Dr. Stanley Coren is back on Animal Radio to give us specific and detailed instructions on how to make our dog laugh. Don't be a skeptic until you've heard about the research. Some breeds are more likely to laugh than others. Dr. Coren will share the science behind dog laughter and other body signs. Listen Now Hong Kong Tightens Animal Laws Too much government oversight or good laws for pet welfare? Either way, new changes are coming to Hong Kong for pet owners and businesses that deal with animals. People there could soon be punished failing to take care of their animals if they don't walk their dogs, take sick pets to the vet or have them vaccinated, under a plan to tighten Hong Kong's animal protection laws. Listen Now Making Happier and Healthier Pets San Diego Humane Society's Top Dog Dr. Gary Weitzman helps animal lovers find the answers to common questions, curiosities, and perplexing puzzles. He'll focus on how veterinarians have changed the way they think about vaccines. Listen Now Puppy Mill Pet Shops Under Fire Animal Kingdom Pet Shop, which has a small chain of stores in Central California, is facing yet another lawsuit. This one is from a woman who bought a Golden-Doodle from one of the stores for $2,100. She claims that soon after she got her new pet, it started having major medical issues, including bilateral hip dysplasia. Her medical costs have totaled more than $17,000. The pet store has reimbursed her for only $2,900, so she is taking the owners to court, asking for $10,000 in damages. The pet store is also facing a lawsuit filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and another organization alleging involvement in a "puppy laundering scheme." Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Dr. Stanley Coren is back on Animal Radio to give us specific and detailed instructions on how to make our dog laugh. Don't be a skeptic until you've heard about the research. Some breeds are more likely to laugh than others. Dr. Coren will share the science behind dog laughter and other body signs.

The Roy Green Show - The attacks on Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott continue from Liberal caucus members and "independent" senators, as well as LPC-friendly commentators. Catherine Galliford and Janet Merlo join Roy to speak on the issue, as they both know about making a career-ending decision 'for the right reasons' and about being publicly castigated by the organization they identified. The federal political environment in Canada is increasingly bitter as accusations are exchanged particularly between the Conservatives and Liberals with Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer flailing at each other. Trudeau has labeled Scheer as alt-right and the Conservatives have a video campaign titled Trudeau vs the Truth. As the people of Alberta prepare for Jason Kenney to be sworn in as Premier on Tuesday, what is the mood in the province?  Do Albertans want Kenney to follow through with his threat to shut off the taps for AB oil being shipped to B.C., as well as reopen the issue of equalization payments (with QC receiving 70% of the money, most of it siphoned from AB) and creating a constitutional crisis. And, is the Albexit sentiment real?  Dan McTeague joins Roy to talk about the cost of fuel in Vancouver and across Canada. Gas prices are over $1.70 per litre in Vancouver. They also talk about the carbon tax and "rebate scam", and what will prices look like for gasoline this summer? Roy shares a personal experience with having to have his dog put down. Dr. Stanley Coren, Psychology professor and dog behavior expert, joins Roy for the conversation. Coincidentally Stan just today wrote a blog piece titled 'Are there dogs in Heaven?' - Guests: Catherine Galliford. Fmr RCMP Corporal and public face of the RCMP and the first female RCMP officer to publicly step forward to declare she was a victim of sexual and other harassment. Janet Merlo former RCMP officer (classmate of Catherine Galliford) who suffered the same fate as Catherine and who was a driving force behind the $100 million class action lawsuit against the RCMP by women who were sexually and otherwise harassed Lisa Raitt, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Professor Duane Pratt, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Economics, Justice and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Dr. Stanley Coren, psychology professor withUBC, international dog behaviour expert and show judge, author of best-selling books about dogs and host of the Psychology Today magazine blog 'Canine Corners'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Hill helps us understand how to build a relationship that will last. Michael Lanza answers all our questions about how to plan a family backpacking trip. Jake Van Wagoner walks us through his own creative journey and how he has found success doing what he loves. Dr. Stanley Coren weighs in on the common observation that dogs look like their owners.

You know your pet loves food but have you ever wondered what they actually can taste compared to you? I’ll explain the similarities and differences between your taste buds and dogs and cats. Did you know that there is a fifth identified taste detector on your tongue that you share with your pets?  Find out what it is here. Talking about dogs biting people is a disturbing issue.  Contrary to what many people think and you may have experienced, there are very specific reasons that dogs bite and attack people. Dog aggression expert, Bryan Bailey, author of the book, “The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us And How to Prevent It” will explain how dogs have retained the survival strategies of wolves, the subtle signs that dogs give that an attack is coming and how you can prevent dog bites and attacks. Resources for this Episode: Source for the story about pet’s taste buds - How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren. First Aid Tip about your dog and anti-freeze.  Blog article for episode 36 – www.raisingyourpaws.com. Bryan Bailey’s Website. Bryan Bailey’s “Taming the Wild” Training and Boarding Company. Amazon link to order The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It.  

Petrendologist Charlotte Reed & Michael Fleck, DVM talk with author Stanley Coren, MD about keeping your new year's resolution, President of Helen Woodward Animal Center, Mike Arms, about adjusting to a new puppy or kitty in the house, and Canine Coach, Krista Wickens, about helping your pet shed a few pounds in the new year. Reed also talks about the latest in pet related products she sniffed out at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Should you get a boy dog if you already have a girl dog or does gender matter at all? The answer from both Deborah Wolfe and Dr. Stanley Coren is ‘ that depends'. Listen for the details on how to add to your pet pack and whether you should consider a female or male, a pup or older dog or an ex breeding dog. The two experts discuss the pros and cons of neutering and some differences in dogs by their gender. Deborah asks Dr. Coren if it makes sense that Karla Hamolka be allowed to work with sick animals and drugs in a Vet Clinic when she is the ex-wife and co accused of Paul Bernardo who was recently denied parole for offences they committed together against young girls. Dr. Coren explains the connection between cruelty to animals and violence to humans. Dogs help dogs as we saw on tv with a dog pulling a fallen injured dog out of traffic on a busy highway and as Deborah has seen many times at Camp Good Dog and Dr. Coren has seen with his own dogs as well. Hear the funny and heartwarming stories of mischief and assistance that take place when dogs help dogs. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Hoarders, Abusers and Dogs Helping Dogs on Pet Life Radio.

Host Deb Wolfe talks with Dr. Stanley Coren about PTSD animals and how they benefit us physically in measurable scientific ways and also where the line should be drawn with plane travel after a peacock and a squirrel were stopped from flying as assistance animals. Deborah asks a listener's question about helping dogs to bond with an autistic child and Dr. Coren discusses breed differences and makes suggestions for involving the autistic child customizing the advice for the breed. Dr. Coren tells stories of his many dogs and weaves the science and facts into his tales so you end up learning by listening and enjoying the process. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - PTSD Pets, Family Pets and Autistic Kids, & Dog Stories on Pet Life Radio.

A horrible case of animal abuse in Nova Scotia left a young dog starved to death inside a cage on the back seat of a car with a bag of dog food on the front seat. The owner of the dog received four months house arrest 20 months probation and a ten year ban on owning a pet. The head of the Nova Scotia SPCA is disappointed. Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, Psychology professor Emeritus, international dog behaviour expert, author and dog show judge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While clocks are set to spring ahead an hour for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday morning, ICBC is warning drivers to be alert and well rested for the start of the new season. ICBC says losing an hour's sleep may have an impact on your alertness and awareness when you're behind the wheel. But according to “Sleep Thieves” author Stanley Coren, society is already chronically sleep deprived.

Deborah asks Dr. Stanley Coren to explain how dogs are equal to a 2-3 year old child and challenges him with examples that seem to show advanced abilities like the puppy who saved a building from fire and the golden retriever who kept his owner safe and warm in the cold last week in the news. Empathy and altruism are part of the dog and 2-3 year old makeup explains the Professor. We know that dogs work better for rewards when given intermittently but why does rewarding dogs (and humans) only sometimes work better than when rewards are given every time? Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dog Psychology Compared to Human Children on Pet Life Radio.

Three brutal attacks on elderly couples near Vancouver by pit bulls sparks breed ban demands while in Montreal the SPCA got an injunction to stop a breed ban and the Province of Ontario has one in place. Many American cities and entire European countries have passed breed bans against pit bulls and sometimes other breeds too like Rottweilers, but do they work? Are pit bulls that different from other dogs? They are over represented in fatal bite statistics but is that stat relevant to the mutt you might meet at the dog park who looks like a pit bull? Deborah asks Stan these questions and points out that she's experienced other breeds that more dangerous and met many pit bulls and pit bull crosses who are lovely. Dr. Stanley Coren explains the truth about pit bulls, Staffies, Rotties, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Jack Russels, behind the stats and stories and gives you solid advice for you and your kids on how to avoid being a bite victim. Is your dog kinda strange? Does he or she do something odd or weird? If you have any ‘why' type questions about the behavior of your dog please send them to me and I'll ask Dr. Stanley Coren your questions next time we are on-air in January. Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pitbulls & Dangerous Dog Breed Bans & Safety Part 2 on Pet Life Radio.

Three brutal attacks on elderly couples near Vancouver by pit bulls sparks breed ban demands while in Montreal the SPCA got an injunction to stop a breed ban and the Province of Ontario has one in place. Many American cities and entire European countries have passed breed bans against pit bulls and sometimes other breeds too like Rottweilers, but do they work? Are pit bulls that different from other dogs? They are over represented in fatal bite statistics but is that stat relevant to the mutt you might meet at the dog park who looks like a pit bull? Deborah asks Stan these questions and points out that she's experienced other breeds that more dangerous and met many pit bulls and pit bull crosses who are lovely. Dr. Stanley Coren explains the truth about pit bulls, Staffies, Rotties, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Jack Russels, behind the stats and stories and gives you solid advice for you and your kids on how to avoid being a bite victim. Is your dog kinda strange? Does he or she do something odd or weird? If you have any ‘why' type questions about the behavior of your dog please send them to me and I'll ask Dr. Stanley Coren your questions next time we are on-air in January. Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pitbulls & Dangerous Dog Breed Bans & Safety Part 1 on Pet Life Radio.

Deb and Stacy Mantle from www.petsweekly.com talk about what to buy and what not to buy for the pet lovers and pets on your Holiday list. Deborah tells you what she really thinks about puppy pee pads and Stacy delivers a thrashing review of a pet pee siren product that would freak out even the calmest dog. Plus they tell you about an indestructible ball that actually seals the tooth holes your dog makes! You'll get some wildlife sightings, holiday and cold weather safety tips plus a couple of stories about a dog with ADHD and a cat with a new personality. Plus Deborah gives you training tips for the tough dogs in your life and promises a follow up show with Dr. Stanley Coren to talk about pit bulls and ‘dangerous dogs' now when recent attacks have made that issue once again front and center in Montreal and Vancouver and so many other places. (See Deborah Wolfe's YouTube channel for video how-to demos of the top ten commands your dog should know). Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - To Buy or Not to Buy on Pet Life Radio.

This week's topics include more on the hugging your dog study with special guest Dr. Stanley Coren. Tune in every SUNDAY at 12 Noon Eastern, 9am Pacific and call in with your questions at 877-385-8882. All callers receive a FREE Prosense pet product or KONG toy, just for calling in! Now on Google Hangouts too! Questions or Comments? Email Dr. Jeff at DrJeff@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff

With recreational marijuana on the slate to be legalized in Canada, do we need to protect our pets from accidently eating some magic cookies. Respected scientist and Psychology professor Dr Stanley Coren says your doggie does not like your hugs. We find out why and how to show your love. And would you drive into the lake because your GPS said to.

A study out of the University of British Columbia shows that hugging dogs stresses them out. Calgary Today's Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Stanley Coren, a canine expert and lead researcher of the study. 

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Get the Oxytocin flowing with dog-human eye contact and you and your dog will feel great. Look into your dog's eyes briefly to get the love chemicals flowing explains Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor of Psychology at UBC, author of many books including 'Do Dogs Dream' & 'Wisdom of Dogs'. The latest results from the Japanese studies started twenty years back show that not only does the human get a shot of all natural feel good chemicals, the dog does too when they briefly look into each others' eyes. If you like this show please check out previous shows with Deb Wolfe interviewing Professor Dr. Stan Coren, author of 'Intelligence of Dogs'( & many others) on a variety of news and dog and human psychology topics at episodes 3, 4, 40, 41, 65. Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Look Into Your Dog's Eyes and Feel Good on Pet Life Radio.

Our labor day episode, in which we discuss: Judge Posner’s castigation of state attorneys in gay marriage cases, professionalism (shiver) and politeness, the knee defender and recliners, airplane boarding and luggage retrieval, the exciting new adventures of the Town of Greece, satanists, and contempt of cop. This show’s links: Seventh Circuit arguments in Baskin v. Bogan and Wolf v. Walker Christian Turner, 404: Argument Not Found Paul Ford, How to Be Polite About the duty to rescue Paul Bloom, Against Empathy in the Boston Review, with respondents Richard Greenstein, Against Professionalism The Knee Defender AP, Plane Diverted as Passengers Fight over Seat Reclining CBC News, Fired RIM Execs “Chewed Through Restraints” on Flight Josh Barro, Don’t Want Me to Recline My Airline Seat? You Can Pay Me About the so-called Coase Theorem Stanley Coren, Is It Safe to Ship Dogs or Cats by Air? About boarding patterns on airplanes Dahlia Lithwick, Checking In on the Town of Greece Episode 19: The Prayer Abides (guest Nathan Chapman), discussing the Town of Greece case About the Streisand effect Jack Jenkins, How Satanists Are Testing The Limits Of Religious Freedom In Oklahoma Swartz v. Insogna About contempt of cop

Deborah interviews her good friend Dr. Stanley Coren, P.H.D. Psychology, Author of 'the Intelligence of Dogs' & many other bestselling dog books about the strange and empowering connection between service dogs and children on the autistic spectrum highlighting some of the difficulties for families with multiple kids or dogs and the solutions to making this work for everyone. How do you pick a puppy when its for your special needs kid? Find out and dispel some widespread myths you might mistakenly be holding onto with some truth and fact from Dr. Coren. who is both an expert on mental health in humans and and expert of the mind of the spectacular creature we call dog. Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Autistic Kids and Dogs: What's Really Going On on Pet Life Radio.

Blacklisted Breeds By Insurance Companies Dr. Stanley Coren is back! This time he's toting his research about the breeds of dogs that are being blacklisted by homeowners and liability insurance. Allstate claims one third of their claims last year included a dog. Thriller Author Hero of the Week Author Stan Yocum is the Hero Person this week because he spends countless hours training & fostering service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. After bonding with these awesome animals for 18-months, Stan must say "goodbye" when they go to their forever home. More Companies Offer Pet Insurance Health insurance is an important benefit at work, now one in every three Fortune 500 companies is offering Pet insurance. Those companies include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Delta Airlines, Microsoft, T-Mobile and UPS. Some of the companies even pay 100-percent of their employee's pet insurance premiums. Laser Pointers Can Cause Psychological Problems Most dogs and cats love to chase laser pointers, but they could have some unintended consequences on your pet's psyche. Dr. Nicholas Dodman says that if you use a laser pointer too often, your dog can get so obsessed with chasing the light that they develop behavior problems. Never getting to the point of actually catching the 'prey' can drive a dog slightly nuts. New Pet Mixers To Meet Your Mate If you're single and ready to mingle, you can attend one of the pet-friendly mixers being hosted by Petsmart Charities and Match-dot-com. They're being held all over the country this summer. More this week Next Week: Clarissa Black - Ace Collins - Will Howkins

The Dog Show #228 – July 10, 2013 Stanley Coren, author of “The Modern Dog”. Many fascinating topics discussed in this interview, including the evolution of sporting breeds and their relationship with the improved technology of guns.

DEVO Guests on Animal Radio® The group responsible for introducing new-wave to Generation X is our special guest. Founder Gerald Casale has a brand new song that was written about Seamus, the infamous dog haunting Mitt Romney's campaign. Do Dogs Dream? World renown scientist Stanley Coren is answering all the questions we pondered about our dog. Do they dream? If so, what about? Do they know who is in the mirror? Can they see TV? Can dogs hear better than humans? Is it true that a dogs vision is horrible. What colors can our dogs see? So many questions, plenty of time for answers. Rabid Rabies is one of the only unconquered fatal diseases both humans and animals have to deal with. While it's mostly in third-world countries, we still have lots to fear in the U.S.! Wired Magazine's Senior Editor Bill Wasik and Veterinarian Monica Murphy fill us in on the world's most diabolical virus. On the Lighter Side One man's hopes of selling bird droppings he says bore a resemblance to the late King of Pop have been washed away. Brandon Tudor of Oswego, Illinois says he immediately noticed the likeness to Michael Jackson when the droppings hit the windshield of his 1996 Cadillac Seville. The 29-year-old father of three put the windshield up for sale on eBay with a starting bid of $500,000, but his hopes of turning a profit disappeared when rains washed away the windshield art. More this week

In Part 2 of our Cats vs. Dogs series, we'll compare the skills, natural equipment and psychology of Cats, Dogs & the Humans who love them with Dr. Stanley Coren. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cats vs. Dogs Part 2 with Deborah Wolfe

Are you a dog lover who barely tolerates cats? Or maybe you are a cat lover who finds dogs terribly messy. This show will give you ammunition for water cooler, or cocktail party arguments about which is better Rover or Kitty. Then again the Professor tells us there are three types of people; the cats only people, the dogs only people and the cats & dogs people who love both the felines and the canines like Deborah does. Whatever your camp this show will teach you something about both cats and dogs while you enjoy a funny, lively debate between experts. Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor and Author of ‘Intelligence of Dogs' is barking for the dogs while Darlene Arden, author of ‘The Complete Cat's Meow' will be meowing for the cats with your host Deborah Wolfe sitting on the fence as moderator and stirring up trouble like the cat on the fence with the dogs sitting below-. Maybe there aren't any ‘Seeing Eye cats, but cats can work. You can find more shows with these two experts separately if you scroll back through the animal party. These two are among Deb's favorite guests because they are informative and great fun. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cats vs. Dogs with Deborah Wolfe

Want to listen in while two dog experts visit and exchange ideas in depth? This is your chance to hear Dr. Stanley Coren, UBC Psychology Professor & Bestselling Author, interpret his book, ‘ The Intelligence of Dogs' helping you understand what this means for training your own dog or for selecting the right type of dog in the future. Deborah Wolfe, and Dr.Coren share some historical dog stories and facts from his book including the solution to the trivia question about the Victorian doggie record holder for most rats killed in half an hour. Was it 20? 50? 100? 200? How many rats do you think ‘Tiny' killed in 30 minutes? And what kind of dog was she? Plus Deborah asks the Professor for his opinion on several hot button timely news topics including; the Supreme Court Decision to ignore the appeal on the ban on pit bulls, (half pit bulls, and pit bull-like dogs) in Ontario. Dr. Coren gives his opinion on the recent controversy over unethical breeding to extremes in the UK and more including whether or not your dog should be a vegetarian. Educate yourself and listen to this show (NO tuition fee required!). More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Brainy Breeds -- The Intelligence Of Dogs Part 2 with Deborah Wolfe

Deborah welcomes Professor and Author Dr. Stanley Coren to give you the highlight lecture, the cram session notes on the ‘Intelligence of Dogs'. Deborah begins the show with animal news; Goat Canucks Goat? Deborah becomes a hockey fan finally after years of resistance. A three year old girl survives a cougar attack when her mom jumps in between and beats the cougar; Cougar safety for humans and pets. Listen to this show to find out who the dumbest and smartest breeds are. Is it an insult to get called an Afghan? What about a Poodle, a Doberman, Boxer, Golden or Bulldog? The Professor describes three types of dog intelligence and explains why some dogs can be so smart at some things like lure chasing (hunting) and yet clueless at Obedience training class. How does your dog's intelligence compare with your child? Dr. Coren explains that all dogs can learn what we need from them but that sometimes knowing the breed's intelligence helps owners understand how long it will take to teach them. Deborah and the Professor chat about dogs, dogs, dogs and how the different dogs think and learn. Do dogs pull guilt trips on their owners? The answer may surprise you. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Brainy Breeds - The Intelligence Of Dogs with Deborah Wolfe

Do Animals Have Feelings with Dr. Stanley Coren, Dr. John Malcombe. Remember, this Podcast is only a half-hour. The full two-hour show is available at AnimalRadio.com.

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