Dogs Unknown

Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser•dogsunknown.buzzsprout.com

You love your dog as family…but how well do you really know them? Dogs Unknown is an award-winning show that unlocks the mystery & magic of dog behavior. From the team at Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Join co-hosts Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser as they interview dog behavior experts on topics about our canine family members. Named Dog Writer’s Association best behavior podcast of 2020. (fka DogLab)

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Genetics and Behavior with Dr. Jessica Hekman and Trish McMillan

We have two incredibly intelligent and talented guests today to talk about a complicated and sometimes controversial subject; genetics and behavior. I promise this is worth listening to, and our guests bring a unique mix of scientific and practical knowledge that makes this episode one you don't want to miss. Guests: Dr. Jessica Hekman is a postdoctoral associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and teaches online classes about the biology and genetics of canine behavior. Jessica receiv...

Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Play Bows and Visual Perception with Dr. Sarah Byosiere

Today’s episode is “Play Bows and Visual Perception”, with Dr. Sarah Byosiere. This is a fun one, and the discussion will help you understand the function and evolution of your dog’s play bows, and how your dog visually sees the worlds. Guest Bio: Dr. Sarah Byosiere is the Director of the Thinking Dog Center at CUNY Hunter College where she focuses on studying the behavior and cognition of domestic dogs and other canids. Dr. Byosiere began her career at the University of Michigan where she studi...

Mar 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2

Making Sense of Smell with Jessica Schulte

Today’s episode is “Making Sense of Smell” with our guest, Jessica Schulte. It’s a fascinating conversation about how this superhuman ability informs the ways in which our dogs perceive, navigate, and understand the world around them. It also provides insight into the value of adding structured or competitive nosework into your dog’s routine. Our Guest: Jessica is a certified dog behavior consultant and a certified professional dog trainer and is one of the first Nose Work instructors certified ...

Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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